We can safely say that the busiest spot in any kitchen is its worktop. Most of the pre-cooking activities happen on them — from prepping vegetables and other food items to assembling the needed crockery for the process. Therefore, while installing a kitchen worktop a few things must be kept in mind:

Which kitchen worktop will be value for money?

How often will the worktop be used?

What should the worktop look like so that it does not clash with the aesthetics of the kitchen and the entire home?

While there are many options available for homeowners when it comes to kitchen worktops, marble kitchen worktops are becoming increasingly popular. Marble is one of the most preferred stones by architects, designers and homeowners the world over. Following are a few qualities of marble that set it apart from other rocks:

Marble is a metamorphic rock that is primarily composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals. Due to the fact that it is available in multiple colours, and has a smooth and polished appearance, it is preferred by designers because it gives them the option to work with material that is not limited.

Marble is a pretty strong rock. Therefore, they make a good option for worktops. Due to its core strength, marble is also scratch-resistant till a certain point.

Because marble is essentially a soft rock it is relatively easy to work with. Therefore, for people who are looking for a kitchen worktop that requires special designing or cutting or other aesthetic features, marble is the right option.

Marble is also heat resistant. Therefore, it does not heat up easily. Therefore, marble kitchen worktops are excellent to work with when cooking requires a lot of baking, for example.

Finally, marble worktops look extremely elegant. The smooth surface couples with the lighter hues make it an excellent choice for homes. They instantly provide the illusion of there being a lot of space and add luxuriant value to the home.