Kitchen countertop ideas – 14 worktops in marble, granite and composite materials

Ceramic (porcelain) countertops are extremely resistant to stains, heat, acids and scratches. They are growing in popularity not just because of these properties, but also because they come in a good variety of colors and finishes, including concrete, metallic and natural stone looks. 

'Another man-made option, porcelain is a ceramic material fired at extremely high temperatures to create a durable, non-porous surface with a high resistance to heat and stains,' says Melissa Klink. 

'It is also available in book-matched and vein-matched looks for extra impact, and comes in thinner formats, from 12mm, as opposed to quartz which is 20mm-30mm thick.'