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Maya Glantz

I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to Know

Modern kitchen with black porcelain counters and red overhead cabinets.

From tiles to pots to painted dolls, it can often feel as though there's very little that porcelain can't be used for. But while it works perfectly well in these settings, that doesn't necessarily translate to your kitchen counters.

When designing your home, choosing your kitchen worktop will be one of the most significant decisions you'll make. More often than not, it will be the first thing you notice when you enter the room. But, beyond aesthetics, your countertop material can dictate the way you use your kitchen area. Choose a particularly sensitive finish, and you'll be signing yourself up for a lifetime of anxiously scrubbing and protecting your precious counters, not exactly the dream in what was meant to be a family-friendly kitchen.

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