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Cambria’s Annaleigh quartz series.

A Grothouse countertop.

Planet by Quartzforms.

LX Hausys America's Teracanto.

Cutting Edge

A buffet of countertop materials lends zing to your kitchen

PORCELAIN DOLL
LX Hausys America has debuted Teracanto, a porcelain surface that mimics white and gray marble and quartzite. Made in Italy, the slabs are waterproof, nonporous and resistant to scratches, heat, UV rays and acid. lxhausys.com

SURFACE STYLE
Cambria’s Annaleigh quartz series comes in a soft taupe colorway with ebony flecks and marbled veining in charcoal gray. Find in a matte or polished finish at Cambria’s Manassas and Sterling locations. cambriausa.com

WONDERFUL WOOD
Grothouse sources more than 60 wood species to fabricate its extensive line of surfaces, available in 40 stains. Countertops in solid wood and butcher block are sealed for protection against water damage and scratching. glumber.com

NIGHT SKY
Halley’s Comet inspired Planet, a recent addition to Quartzforms’ quartz surfaces. A deep black field is crisscrossed by lines of orange and white veining that reflect light; pictured on both countertop and backsplash. quartzforms.com

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