Leathered marble countertops

You’ve chosen the stone, and now you learn there are different finish options! Having a hard time deciding what countertop finish is the right one for you? We walk you through the differences between polished, honed and leathered… Polished A polished finish gives the smooth surface a shiny, much glossier look. The polish that coats […]

How my honed marble countertops have worn after 4 years of daily use and would I choose them again. Honed vs polished marble comparison.

Hi! I’m Ashley, I’m a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home in San Diego, CA. My old house renovation is chronicled on my blog The Gold Hive . I’ve been slowly renovating my kitchen to create a new space fit for a modern family in an old home. While it’s taken me years to decide on the layou

The Kitchen Guy on Instagram: "☕️🚫 Ever wondered how your kitchen countertops would stand up to life’s little accidents? We put four popular materials to the test: marble, quartzite, quartz, and granite. The challenge? A 10-minute coffee spill standoff. 🕒💧 Watch as we reveal which surface handles spills like a pro, and which one might leave you with a lasting reminder of your morning brew. Spoiler alert: Marble lovers, you might want to watch this! 🤭✨ Dive into our countertop…

marble countertops in the kitchen, pros and cons of marble

The feel of your favorite leather jacket, now in your countertop. Leathered, or antiqued finish, makes marble, granite and soapstone a tactile experience.

When my husband and I were researching our kitchen renovation a couple years ago, marble countertops were the clear frontrunner, but we were nervous about the inevitable etching. So we paid visits to every marble-topped bar and marble-furnished ice cream parlor we could find, cocking our heads to the side, peering down long polished surfaces to examine the damage left by countless drippy glasses and plates of spaghetti. We ended up with marble and we’re very happy with it.

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Every house has potential if you design it with intention. Sharing the process of designing, renovating, and decorating our 1960's home, and providing inspiration for you to do the same.

Leathered granite is something new to consumers who are more accustomed to polished, high gloss finishes, or even matte or honed stone finishes, which are flatter and smoother looking in appearance. Leathered granite is something different. So, what are the differences with leathered stone, and does it cost more?