Get beyond the brand names and your countertop options really just come down to a handful of materials. The choices can seem overwhelming, but the truth is that there's never been a better time to be ...

Soapstone has been used in homes for centuries, but designers predict it will experience a major resurgence in 2025. With the shift away from spaces dominated by light neutrals and all-white tones, ...

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For our kitchen counters, we have traveled from laminates to butcher block to marble to soapstone to granite, and then back again. Each material has its pros and cons, but none has an ultimate ...