When I bought my first house last year, I was determined to have marble countertops — Carrara marble, specifically. And with Carrara falling on the relatively cheap end of materials (an average of $40 ...

The Trump administration imposed tariffs on more than 180 countries and territories on April 3, in a move expected to hurt the housing industry in a multitude of ways. “It is estimated that almost $10 ...

Marble also has what Mayer dubs a "warm and cool" quality, making it desirable for a wide range of spaces. "Marble always ...

Finding countertops that won't go out of style is the top priority of many homeowners who are considering how to design their kitchens. In the ever-evolving world of kitchen design, choosing kitchen ...

Marble is hot right now, and it's easy to see why. It's an elegant surface with beautiful streaks of color, but after installation, some people have had some buyer's remorse. When my husband and I ...

I'VE BEEN DEVOTED to the goes-with-everything look of honed white marble countertops for years, using Carrara in three of my own kitchen renovations—traditional town house, gritty loft and Adirondack ...

Deciding on kitchen surfaces can be daunting. For New York–based designer Noa Santos, there’s no improving upon the natural beauty of stone. “It’s such a tactile experience,” says Santos, who leads ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new way to design your home. “Nothing moves like marble,” says Stephanie Laney, lead designer for Surfaces USA, referring to ...