Featured kitchen: Mountain Green granite tops both islands as well as the perimeter cabinetry for a luxe look that ties in with the color of the vintage armoire.

Make it work at home: If you love the idea of granite, but can’t afford to install it on all of your countertops, Caden recommends installing laminate on the less-used countertops and granite on the island or wherever you sink is, which is likely where you work the most.