Tired of Granite? 8 Countertop Alternatives to Consider

Butcher block countertops with stainless open shelves, seen in a kitchen from A Couple Cooks. (Image credit: A Couple Cooks) Even though I've been trying hard to convince people otherwise, granite countertops are still king. But if the dark, speckly stone leaves you cold, fear not! There are alternatives. Here are eight of our favorites. Loading Email Sign-Up Form... If the form doesn't load, you can try our mailing list page instead.