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Side-by-side comparison of natural marble and engineered quartz slabs in a kitchen showroom, highlighting the contrast in veining and texture.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 2026

A split-screen comparison showing a kitchen counter with a 4-inch marble backsplash on the left, and another kitchen with a full-height marble backsplash extending behind the stove on the right.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 2026

Modern New England farmhouse kitchen in Massachusetts featuring a large Imperial Danby marble island with warm gold and gray veining.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsPublished: January 2026

Modern kitchen featuring a large Calacatta marble island with a waterfall edge, showcasing seamless vein matching flowing from the countertop down the side leg.

Written by: Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsPublished: January 13, 2026 If you are goin...

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

Bright bathroom featuring a white Carrara marble vanity top with undermount sink, matching marble wall tiles, and a marble tub deck.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

Sunlit kitchen in Southborough, MA featuring Vermont Imperial Danby marble perimeter countertops paired with a walnut wood island and white shaker cabinets.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A Granite Guy Inc. salesperson holding a tablet helps a couple compare three large marble slabs side-by-side to discuss pricing options in their Southborough, Massachusetts showroom.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2026

Honed vs Polished Marble: A 30-Year Fabricator's Honest Guide

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A homeowner's hand resting on a honed Carrara marble kitchen island countertop, showing the natural veining and soft matte finish in a sunlit New England kitchen.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A wide shot of a kitchen with a large island and a living room in the background.

Written by The Granite Guy | December 29, 2025

Modern kitchen island featuring MSI Calacatta Alto quartz countertops with subtle grey veining and an undermount sink in a Southborough, MA home

Written by The Granite Guy | December 29, 2025