Picking out the countertop material is arguably the last piece of the puzzle that is your kitchen design. Actually, countertops take up most of the room and are usually used as a focal point of some sort. It’s also the space you’ll be looking at the most in that room as you utilize the space for cooking. It has to be a style and material that can keep up with the family’s day-to-day activities. Do you want to choose between man-made material, natural stone, or engineered? Do you want a gorgeous marble finish, or would you prefer a solid color? There are several ways of customizing your countertops to stand out for all of the right reasons.