best low cost kitchen countertops

There are lots of options on the market for kitchen countertops, but 10 materials comprise the majority of countertops in residential kitchens. They include granite, marble, quartz, and more. Each material has its positive and negative aspects. For instance, some are very strong while others can be scratched or marred. When we reached out to members of our Architect/Designer Directory to take an informal poll on the best countertop picks for budget projects, we underestimated how tricky the question would turn out to be. "Honestly, we struggle these days for a budget countertop material," said Tara Mangini of cost-conscious firm