From eye-catching visual elements to innovative features, the countertops of tomorrow are all about making bold statements ...

For quartzite counters, you have the choice of a leathered, honed, or polished finish. Given their differences, a leathered look might just outweigh the others.

Tile may be a common backsplash option, but it isn't the only one. ... "Here, we used a polished white macabus quartzite with horizontal veining.