Marble countertops are surely beautiful, but if you're not keen on the maintenance they require, these alternative materials will add just as much appeal to your kitchen scheme.

When designing your perfect kitchen, it's important to be mindful of the countertop material that designers feel is losing ...

It’s like a terrazzo 2.0–the classic faux rock that has little bits of marble or granite set in concrete and then polished–but made using far less stone in larger pieces.