Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the new year begins, you may be thinking about refreshing your ...

Whether it's an industrial, rustic, modern, or contemporary look that you're going for, there'll be a benchtop to suit. While we often consider what's going to look good, there are other important ...

Aussies are going crazy for a new type of ‘faux marble’ that is said to be 10 times more durable than its laminate predecessor and just a fraction of the price of stone. Since then it has levelled off ...

As a designer and avid cook, I'm often asked what material I recommend for kitchen benchtops. My answer: honed marble (statuary or Carrara are my favourites) or soapstone because I like their mellow ...

It seems like we are always talking about kitchens in some regard and the way we use them – and rightly so. The kitchen is one of the most utilitarian spaces in the home, a highly used zone and a ...

The recently launched Imperio benchtop range is a well-considered choice. Anyone with a beautiful marble benchtop will know that an upended glass of Pinot on a slab of Carrara can often remain long ...