In the fall of 2009, Tom Fischer of Fishstone Studio, Huntley, Ill., created a concrete countertop for a restaurant's outdoor bar. Although the countertop looks simple enough, it did not come ...

Concrete countertops effectively mimic natural stone. But it tends to be less expensive than materials like marble. And it’s more durable, with high-quality options resisting chips or stains.

Now, homeowners have a staggering variety of choices when it comes to countertops, from butcher block to marble, soapstone, ...

From granite to quartz and every surface in between, we've rounded up the 10 most versatile kitchen countertop materials that ...