To find out exactly what you should be avoiding (and perhaps moving ASAP), we've asked interior designers for the common ...

Stain-repellant, solid surface can also be repaired with careful sanding. Choosing wood for a bathroom vanity isn't about picking a practical bathroom countertop material – it's more about looks.

Also, from a practical standpoint, cleaning a black countertop isn't quite as simple as wiping it down and walking away. Even ...

Even fragrances sometimes come in compact bottles that don’t really need to sit on your countertop, so focus on items that are packaged in a way that means they really can’t be stored horizontally.