Or, if you prefer a bold, striking countertop design, there's a porcelain option to satisfy ... for the creation of bold designs and dramatic colors that are often more challenging to achieve ...

From porcelain countertops and range alcoves in the kitchen to stylish ceiling treatments and organic materials, these trends are expected to be big this year ...

(We call “worktops” countertops.) A control panel integrated into the porcelain slab countertop lets the user turn on a compatible blender or other small compatible countertop appliance.