Gone are the days when kitchens featured a single countertop material throughout. Today’s on-trend kitchens artfully blend different surfaces on the counters and island to create depth, contrast, and visual interest. Mixing materials adds diversity to the decor and allows you to localize choices based on function. Here’s how to elegantly mix and match countertops. Combine for Contrast Contrasting colors, textures, and tone create a dynamic look. For example, the experts at Bedrock Quartz recommend pairing cool white quartz countertops on the perimeter with warm wood tones on the central island. Or you could blend glossy tile inlays along the...