The world’s oldest structures date back nearly 5, 000 years and are built from stone, of course. Later, commercial and industrial structures used stone inside and out. Then, modern homes and buildings relied on man-made materials and used very little, if any, natural stone inside. But now, natural stone has come home again.

Why? Because the kitchen, and specifically the countertops, are the focal point for most families both at the beginning and the end of each day. Whether you’re cooking a full breakfast or supper, making coffee, filling your water bottle, or grabbing your bags before rushing out the door, most likely there’s a kitchen countertop involved. Why not choose the look you’ll love to see every day?

Here’s an interesting two-minute video on how travel, technology, and tastes influenced why more and more people are choosing natural countertops for their kitchens.