Whether you?re a designer, business or homeowner, choosing quartz over other traditional surfaces actually isn?t a hard decision at all. ;-)

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As someone who works from her home office (aka the desk in my bedroom), I like to break up my routine and head out to a cafe or coffee shop for a change of scenery. I?m a bit of snob though ? I tend to only seek out places with great design or a beautiful atmosphere that makes it worth it for me to pay for gas, metered parking, a $5 latte, and a filling lunch?and maybe a donut, too. That?s why I appreciate when businesses take the time to cultivate an aesthetically pleasing surrounding that I can admire as I sip my coffee and get down to work. Honor Coffee, Newport Beach; photo by Vy Yang
Sorry Coffee, Toronto; photo by Vy Yang
Eightfold Coffee, Los Angeles; photo by Vy Yang
I can only imagine the choices an owner must face when it comes down to making design decisions that balance beauty and practicality. I used to think cafes were crazy for installing high-maintenance marble surfaces in such high-traffic, accident-prone areas, but now I realize those countertops were likely made of a more durable material, like quartz! These days, businesses (and even homeowners) don?t need to sacrifice beauty, practicality, or budgets thanks to Wilsonart, a world leading provid...