The Spruce on MSN

We asked designers which kitchen countertop materials people regret most—and we're all guilty

Key Points Quartz looks uniform and manufactured over time; it can yellow or fade.Marble and concrete are prone to staining, ...
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Move Aside, Marble: This Is The More Durable Material Taking Over The Kitchen In 2026

When you're picking out a new countertop material during a kitchen remodeling project, it can be all too easy to prioritize visual appeal above practical considerations like cost and durability. If ...
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The aesthetics of marble from late antiquity to the present edited by Dario Gamboni, Gerhard Wolf, and Jessica N. Richardson

Introduction : marble, material, and image / Dario Gamboni and Gerhard Wolf -- Marble metamorphosis / Gerhard Wolf -- Churches and mosques : aesthetics and transfer of marble in early Islam / Mattia ...
Southern Living on MSN

Is it safe to put hot dishes on marble counters?

Marble is a beautiful countertop material, but it doesn't have a reputation for being the most durable. Since marble can be ...