From backsplashes and countertops to new color palettes, this season's trends reflect a desire for both functionality and ...

Blindauer explains the shift: “Velvety finishes like honed marble, soapstone, and leathered quartzite are in high demand, not just for their tactile beauty, but for how they wear in.

Materials such as leathered quartzite and honed granite are becoming popular choices for homeowners seeking a sophisticated yet low-maintenance look. See all of these choices at Utah's Bedrock Quartz.

It features custom, quarter-sawn oak cabinets with Taj Mahal leathered quartzite countertops and an oversized center island. There is also a Hestan range and stove, and a built-in Miele espresso ...

3. From Uniform to Mixed Materials. The days of matching everything exactly are fading as homeowners embrace more personalized, collected-over-time looks — and that approach includes mixing countertop ...

Blindauer explains the shift: “Velvety finishes like honed marble, soapstone, and leathered quartzite are in high demand, not just for their tactile beauty, but for how they wear in.