The Risky Countertops The Property Brothers' Drew Scott Avoids In Kitchen Makeovers

When it comes to clever home design tips and tricks, you can always turn to Drew Scott, the co-host of one of HGTV's legendary shows, "Property Brothers." If you are looking for advice on a kitchen renovation, the home makeover pro has a dealbreaker he wishes homeowners would avoid — getting too bold with countertop designs. 

In an interview with his brother, Jonathan, for BETTER by Today, Drew advised homeowners, "Try not to go too bold on the more expensive items like countertops because the more bold you go, the quicker they'll go out of style." While striking patterns can feel exciting in the moment, the bolder the pattern, the quicker you might get tired of it. It can make a kitchen feel dated faster than the usual subtle options available. Beyond aesthetics, overly trendy countertops can also be a breaking point when you're trying to sell your home in the future.

Instead, Drew is a big advocate for everything and anything timeless, which is why if you take a look at some of our favorite kitchen makeovers by the Scott twins, all of the kitchen countertops lean classic. Thick subtle veining, neutral tones, and minimal patterns that won't overpower the space and try to be the star of the kitchen. These are choices that don't just create a beautiful kitchen in the present, but also act as a long-term investment. They'll always blend seamlessly with decor updates including changing cabinet colors or a new backsplash. 

Now that we're well aware that bold patterns should be completely avoided, what does work for countertops? For Drew Scott, the answer comes down to timeless materials that will serve a kitchen for years to come. 

In their 2016 book, "Dream Home," the brothers highlight quartz alongside neolith as one of their favorite go-to materials, and they still love using quartz countertops years later. In a 2022 episode of the 7th season of their show, "Property Brothers: Forever," they leaned on quartz for its durability and versatility. The brothers also wanted everyone to know that quartz doesn't have to look so predictable, so they opted for a honed finish, which is more matte than the usual high-gloss style. The result? A quartz countertop with a much softer look. 

One material the brothers advise against is laminate. In an interview with HGTV, the stars were asked their opinions on laminate countertops. While Jonathan emphasized that he has yet to see a kitchen with laminate countertops that truly looks good, Drew was more straightforward. "It frustrates me to no end when people spend their budget on a product, like laminate, that automatically seems dated — it's like throwing money away!" he explained. If laminate is the only budget-friendly option, he suggests homeowners look for styles with stone-inspired prints to mimic a higher-end material, and of course — steer clear of bold patterns.