If you love to cook and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you need a countertop that’s durable and can keep up with the action. Sure, stone counters enhance the beauty of your kitchen, but they should also enhance the function of it as well. As such, you need to choose a stone that is durable enough to withstand the rigors of cooking and baking.

So, if you’re an amateur home chef and want a countertop that’s both beautiful and durable, check out these top three options. Your natural stone fabricator in Metro Boston can provide further guidance as well.

Granite

There are numerous benefits to adding a granite countertop to your home kitchen. Granite is:

• Heat resistant, so it’s ideal for prep work, cooking, chopping, and any other task that involves close contact with knives and other sharp implements.
• Naturally stain-resistant, which means spills won’t leave lasting marks (especially if you seal it).
• Is available in a wide range of colors and patterns, making it easy to find a style that matches your décor.

Whether you’re going for low maintenance, style or a combination of the two, granite is the perfect option for the home chef.

Quartz

Tough as well as scratch and stain resistant, quartz is another good choice for home kitchens. No need to worry about accidental spills or knife marks when cooking. Simply wipe up spills with a damp cloth. And because quartz is non-porous, it does not absorb food stains or odors. The result? A clean and fresh countertop every time, no matter how many meals you prep in there.

Quartz also happens to be low maintenance, with no need to seal or wax it. It only needs an occasional wipe-down with warm water and soap. It’s available in a wide variety of colors and patterns that will be sure to fit your overall décor.  

Marble

Well known for its beauty and durability, marble is a great material for busy kitchen countertops. It has many advantages. Marble is:

• Non-porous so it won’t absorb stains from food prep.
• Cool – literally – so you can roll dough or work with chocolate easily.
• Easy to clean and maintain. With TLC, your marble countertops can last a lifetime.

If you’re an amateur chef who is looking for a beautiful and functional kitchen, you really can’t go wrong with marble.

While there are several different countertop materials ideal for amateur home chefs, these are three of the most common and popular. All are heat resistant, so there’s no need to fret over hot pans possibly damaging your countertops. They’re all also durable and easy to clean so they will look beautiful even after many years of heavy use.

Contact Granite Guy

If you’d like to add any of these materials to your kitchen, consult with one of our expert custom stone fabricators in Metro Boston today. Just contact us at 508-460-7900 for a free quote and consultation.