When I bought my first house last year, I was determined to have marble countertops — Carrara marble, specifically. And with Carrara falling on the relatively cheap end of materials (an average of $40 ...

Key Points Granite, quartz, laminate, and ceramic tile countertops are dated, according to designers.Designers now prefer marble and soapstone for their natural aging and long-lasting appeal.The shift ...

Artelye Marble and Granite expands custom countertop options with premium edge profiles, helping homeowners personalize ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new way to design your home. “Nothing moves like marble,” says Stephanie Laney, lead designer for Surfaces USA, referring to ...

Tile countertops: love them or leave them in the past? While some designers like New York City-based Emma Beryl think they bring "the '70s and '80s back into the kitchen," others believe they should ...

When designing or remodeling your home kitchen, choosing the right countertop material is an important decision. You want something durable but not too boring, stylish but not overly trendy — ...

Choice Granite and Marble, Pittsburgh's trusted supplier, fabricator, and installer of premium stone countertop surfaces, is excited to announce a major expansion of its showroom located at 803 Geyer ...

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Marble can be susceptible to etching and stains, but what about hot pots and pans? We'll answer whether you can set something hot on marbletops and what kind of damage it can cause.