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Get details and costs on top counter materials to help you narrow down the choices for your kitchen

Get a delightfully different look for your kitchen counters with lesser-known materials for a wide range of budgets

Combining counter materials in the kitchen can create a dramatic look, improve function and stretch the budget

Blue is the new cool kid on the backsplash block, showing up in shades from pale ice to cobalt

Pullout pantries, sustainable hardwood cabinets and all-new appliances turned this kitchen into a showpiece for a Portland couple

Discover the appeal of budget-friendly plywood, concrete and other modest surfaces

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Make your kitchen workspace stand out with colored ceramic tile, back-painted glass, butcher block and more