Kitchen Countertops with Character

Kitchen countertops largely influence the style of the room, perhaps more than in any other room due to the large amount of kitchen surfaces. While marble, granite, tile and other natural stones may seem like an obvious choice, there are an increasing number of new options available.

Eco-friendly countertops include those manufactured from recycled glass, paper, and plastic. The Originate Natural Building Materials Showroom is a Tucson firm in which these materials are being displayed. Their environmentally friendly countertop collection includes Richlite, a dense material made from recycled paper and plastic resins.

If you want a unique and ever-changing countertop for your modern kitchen, consider less traditional materials such as raw steel or zinc. Raw steel will rust over time giving it a rustic look. On the other hand, zinc is a very reactive material such that scratches and stains change its appearance until it looks similar to marble.

For more information on unusual kitchen countertop materials, visit www.avonite surfaces.com, www.icestone.biz, www.richlite.com or www.rotometals.com.