The good news? Marble has plenty of pros. Marble is heat resistant, but to help keep a marble countertop looking its best, experts say piping hot pots and pans should be placed on top of a kitchen towel, pot holder, or trivet. Also, sealing a marble countertop on a yearly basis will help it resist stains and light scratches. Another good to know, there are many different types of marble to choose from. Here we share our favorites. For this busy kitchen in a family home, California based design firm, Lauren Shadid Architecture went with a quartzite countertop. The fireplace surround is also natural quartzite.
