Quartz vs. granite. Stainless vs. black. ... When homeowners upgraded their countertops, 48 percent picked quartz and 45 percent chose ... Black stainless steel now covers one in 10 new appliances.

Builder-grade Helotes kitchen gets a $50K renovation with new quartz-topped island, new black stainless steel appliances and more color By Richard A. Marini , Staff writer Updated April 1, 2022 3: ...

Even more than shiny new appliances, a smooth stone countertop is often the focal point of a kitchen renovation. Natural stones like marble and granite are popular for countertop materials, but ...

The black stainless finish that was all the rage about 10 years ago is on its way out, but the stainless steel finish will remain timeless. Advertisement Article continues below this ad ...

Kristina Crestin, a designer based in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, paired cabinets covered in Benjamin Moore Dakota Shadow (448) with smoke soapstone. Because the kitchen island was ...