Renovations4u.com has a kitchen remodeling article explaining the different materials used for kitchen countertops. Before you begin your kitchen remodel learn about the modern design choices available. “With all the choices of modern and traditional materials available to the homeowner looking to renovate or remodel their kitchen counters and islands, it’s important to know the design possibilities, best uses and limitations of the various materials. The most popular materials for kitchen countertops include plastic laminates, natural stone, synthetic solid surfaces, ceramic tiles and wood. Here’s a primer on the advantages and disadvantages of each.”