Tired of Granite? 8 Countertop Alternatives to Consider

Butcher block countertops with stainless open shelves, seen in a kitchen from A Couple Cooks. Even though I've been trying hard to convince people otherwise, here in Houston at least, granite countertops are still king. But if the dark, speckly stone leaves you cold, fear not! There are alternatives. Here are 8 of our favorites.