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Made of natural larvikite stone from Norway, this robust worktop comes in a variety of colours. It’s a non-porous surface offering resistance against water, stains and scratches. What’s more, it can withstand heat up to 300°C. Lundhs Emerald, from £680 per m2, lundhsrealstone.com
This ultra-thin laminate is made up of several layers, making it superdurable. It is a low maintenance option that you can install yourself and the range features several imitation stone and wood finishes. Cloudy Nova Zenith, from £360 for 3m, worktop-express.co.uk