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It may be convenient in the moment, but placing hot pots and pans on your counters can leave your surfaces damaged. When searching for the best heat-resistant countertop protectors, you have options that are both functional and decorative — whether it's a large, flexible silicone mat or a more compact trivet. They're all comprised of heat-resistant material and grounded with protective bases, though.

Here are a few popular types you'll find:

Bring together function and fashion with the best heat-resistant countertop protectors to prevent damage to your surfaces — here are my top six picks.

This pack of two extra-thick countertop protectors — which boasts a 4.7-star rating on Amazon — are heat resistant up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit, and they're made with food-grade, nonslip silicone. They're great for crafting, baking, or even sliding underneath an air fryer — and you can even cut them to suit your needs. They're also flexible, making them easy to store between uses. Just roll them up once you're done and they'll be able to fit almost anywhere. Each one measures 25-by-17 inches, and these are available in white, taupe, gray, and brown. You can wash these with soap and water, but there's no mention of them being dishwasher safe.

What reviewers write: "We just put new granite in our kitchen and wanted mats to protect it while cooking. These mats are exactly what we were looking for! Easy to clean and a perfect fit to cover the entire work area. They roll up and store in a drawer. Great value as well. We may buy another set just so we have them forever or gift them to a friend."

If you've decided that a silicone countertop protector is for you (but would prefer a few more colorful options), this one is a good choice. It comes in five rich shades: black, green, purple, red, and translucent. Similar to the first pick, it's made with food-grade silicone and is heat-resistant up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit. And because it's flexible, you can also use it to roll pastries, shape clay, and more. Each one measures 23 by 15 inches, and the nonstick exterior makes them easy to clean — with or without your dishwasher. You can also cut this mat to fit your space.

What reviewers write: "I was worried that this would remain curled up but it didn’t at all! It is exactly what i was looking for to protect my working surface of my camper trailer’s kitchen."

These trivets made from natural mango wood not only work great when protecting your surfaces, but they're also decorative (thanks to the gorgeous tree carving in the center). The wood is 2.28-inches thick to help prevent heat from reaching into your countertops, and the added rubber feet provide further protection to your counters. Since these are only 8-inches wide, they can only hold smaller one pot or dish at a time as compared to the silicone mats that can hold various pots and pans at once, so take that into consideration. And because these are wooden, you should wash them by hand. The exact temperature these can withstand isn't mentioned by the brand — but since wooden trivets can typically hold items up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (depending on how long they're exposed), you can likely expect these to work similarly.

What reviewers write: "Size is great. There are rubber feet on the bottom. It could hold any size pot. It's thick enough and wide enough to support the base of any standard pots/skillets."

These heat-resistant bamboo trivets protect your counter by absorbing warmth from your hot pots, and the rubber feet underneath them help further protect the surface below. This pack comes with four trivets of different shapes and sizes (two circles and two squares). The smaller trivets measure 5.9 by 5.9 inches, while the larger ones measure 7.09 by 7.09 inches. These should be hand-washed, and the brand recommends soaking them in salt water for three to four hours prior to using them for the first time. Again, the brand didn't disclose the exact temperature these trivets can handle — but since most bamboo surfaces can usually withstand items that are 400 degrees Fahrenheit, these should act similarly.

What reviewers write: "They do the job if you don't want to singe your wooded table with a hot plate or pot. They are well made. Very nice!"

This ceramic trivet is an easy way to add a splash of color to your kitchen. The cork backing keeps your surfaces protected against accidental scratches while keeping heat from the trivet isolated and away from the countertop. The ceramic itself is heat-resistant up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and you have the option of choosing from five rich shades: blue, green, purple, red, and yellow (with more color choices with the two-packs). If it ever gets dirty, simply give it a quick rinse with some water. This platform is 7.7 inches wide.

What reviewers write: "It is great for my cooking and baking needs. I can use them to set hot pots and pans down on my counters and table without the heat transferring and ruining the surfaces."

Protect your surfaces and decorate your home with this chic table runner that doubles as a countertop protector. It's made from an insulating natural polymer that can handle up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, and the flexible design means you can easily roll it up for storage when you're not using it. Similar to the silicone picks, it's waterproof and features a nonslip design. The best part? The extended length means you can fit multiple pots and pans on it at the same time. Each order is 11 by 39 inches, and you have the option of 13 different colors and patterns to choose from, including solid colors as well as marble, rustic wood, floral designs, and more.

What reviewers write: "I waited a couple months to write this review so I could really see how this trivet runner works. It has been everything I had hoped for! It looks great with lots of different designs that fit any aesthetic, protects the table against heat, and is very durable. We use it 4-5 times per week and even regularly put pans directly from the oven on it. It still looks great, and we haven’t experienced any warping of our table yet."