Shopping for granite countertops isn't an overly complicated process, but there are some things to consider so you can avoid ...

"I played with different sight lines by using vertical reeded wood on the base of the island juxtaposed with horizontal bar shelving and combined it with a cove dupont rounded countertop edge ...

This new edge is now ground and polished, and if done by a master stone mason, you'll never know the countertop wasn't made from a 3-inch-thick slab. Like many other design elements, counter edge ...

Manufacturers have added more rounded edges and curves to countertop designs. The ability to craft different shapes creates design flexibility so they fit more than just modern style aesthetics.

Sleek waterfall edges in granite, quartz or even wood 'finish a space off nicely,' says installer Bryan Dudek, of Moss Home and Garden in New Orleans.

Marble Marble is arguably the most popular kitchen countertop material chosen by designers due to its stunning color possibilities and intricate veining. Epstein has marble in his own home and ...

We asked Amy Nowak-Palmerini, principal of Roam Design in Congers (roamdesignllc.com), to steer us toward the countertops that are best for families, avid chefs and bakers, and various budgets, too.

3. Honed Edges A honed worktop refers to the act of grinding the stone to create a matte, almost satin finish, unlike the traditional shiny edge you'd find on polished counters.