Countertop materials are often overdone and quickly become outdated. But design is cyclical, and good-looking, durable ...

Move over, outdated countertops. Expert-backed picks like sustainable materials, matte finishes, concrete, and warm tones are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A kitchen countertop should be more than functional. It's the focal point of a kitchen, and you should choose a material that is aesthetically ...

Choosing a kitchen countertop is a bit like dating—you want something attractive, reliable, low-maintenance, and preferably not prone to cracking under pressure. Maybe you're into the cool confidence ...

As we look to 2026, a once-coveted surface is slipping out of style. There are finishes ready to take its place, and spoiler ...

A dog leaning on a kitchen countertop attempting to get food with a cat watching in the background - sophiecat/Shutterstock Pets aren't supposed to be on the counters, but in reality, you can't ...

As chameleons go, quartz is impressive. The man-made stone offers an increasingly realistic look mimicking materials such as marble, granite, concrete, and more. But quartz offers easier maintenance ...

Most countertop manufacturers market their products as stain-resistant or stain-proof, but there is often a major caveat. Many countertop materials resist stains only if maintained properly — and even ...

WE ASK A LOT of our kitchen countertops. We gather around them, work at them, prep food on them, eat on them—and these days we also seem to think our counters should say something about us. So, given ...