Woman smiling and looking at a countertop - Unai Huizi Photography/Shutterstock As one of the main elements of your kitchen setup, your countertops play a major role ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've never worked on a kitchen renovation before, you probably haven't spent a lot of time thinking about countertop styles.

A lot of thought goes into choosing countertops during a kitchen renovation. For example, you'll want a material that is heat-resistant enough to withstand daily wear and tear. If you're eco-friendly, ...