Quartz versus granite is one of the great countertop debates, and both are top contenders for a honed finish. Ultimately, it's up to your style and needs in the kitchen, but honed quartz tends to ...

Materials such as leathered quartzite and honed granite are becoming popular choices for homeowners seeking a sophisticated yet low-maintenance look. See all of these choices at Utah's Bedrock Quartz.

The finish I chose, which I've enjoyed every day for over two-and-a-half years, just happens to be one of the hottest countertop trends of 2025: a honed finish that has a matte appearance.

It feels good. This last point is a bit odd, I admit, but I love the hand-feel of our honed quartz countertops. They feel … soft, somehow? Even though it’s a super-hard stone.