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While quartz or soapstone might be the defining detail of your dream kitchen, laminate countertops are still a reality in many homes. Available in an extremely wide variety of colors and styles, ...

"Instead of marble being polished like you normally see, the marble could come honed (with a matte texture). ... It fits New Orleans so well," LaBruyere says. "Clients want ... that old-school look, ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

In recent years, the number of countertop options has skyrocketed, with natural, man-made and combination surfaces to fit every aesthetic and budget. The uses of countertops have expanded, too. Their ...