6 Kitchen Countertop Ideas

We chop, we stir, we eat on it—the countertop is one of the most utilized elements of a kitchen. These homes respect the highly trafficked surface by creating it out of brilliant materials, from smooth gray basalt to reclaimed elm. View Slideshow Slideshow

A poured-in-place concrete island with concrete countertops, as shown in this Austin kitchen, make for an inexpensive and durable option.

Image courtesy of Ryann Ford. View Slideshow