Granite IS beautiful! However, we opted for quartz in our home in OH. Naturally antimicrobial - it is a solid, manufactured surface that requires no real care other than an occasional wipe-down. It priced out a bit less than quartz when we had it done 3-4 years ago.
Quartz-based countertops are manufactured under a variety of brand names: Caesarstone, HanStone, Silestone, and Zodiaq to name a few.
Bill
