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# “Unnatural” Stone Countertops

From [Top 6 Tips for Creating a Timeless Kitchen Design](https://listium.com/@tessd/115896/top-6-tips-for-creating-a-timeless-kitchen-design)  
By [Tess DiNapoli (@tessd)](https://listium.com/@tessd)

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Published 18 October 2024 · Updated 18 October 2024

Category: home & garden / home improvement & repair

- Notes: There has been a recent resurgence of interest in traditional stone countertops, given their classical rustic charm. Unfortunately, they’re often expensive and subject to chipping, water retention, scratching, and stains. However, numerous “unnatural” \[countertop alternatives\](https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/real\_estate/0807/gallery.value\_added.moneymag/3.html) are often aesthetically indistinguishable from stone countertops. For instance, engineered quartz is highly durable, non-porous, and resistant to scratches and stains! Numerous such countertop alternatives bring the charm of a stone countertop without the costly downsides.