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10 natural stone and porcelain benchtop alternatives to engineered stone

Choosing the right benchtop is the most important decision you’ll make in your kitchen. Natural stone and porcelain benchtops offer a world of choice in terms of beauty, functionality and performance – and each stone has a unique composition and pattern. We’re here to help you find your perfect match, starting with these 10 options.

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Elba kitchen benchtop in Armadale Annex, interior design by Studio MKN, architecture by Eliza Blair Architecture. Photography by Shannon McGrath.

Artedomus is expert in all things to do with kitchen surfaces and our collection of natural stone and porcelain panels for benchtops is comprehensive and far ranging. The Artedomus team handpicks our stone from all over the world, choosing each piece for its outstanding beauty and durability.

So, when it comes to selecting the best stone or porcelain benchtop for your kitchen, you’ll find each option to be distinct from the next. It helps to consider what your ideal aesthetic, functional and performance needs are, as this will inform your ultimate choice. The team at Artedomus can help you pick out the perfect choice from our huge variety of stock. And, no matter where you’re located in Australia, our national stock is ready and available for selection and purchase.

To get your started, here are 10 natural stone and porcelain slabs in stock and ready to go. Start scrolling and contact us for more information or to organise a viewing.

1. Artetech Pietra Avorio is a highly durable porcelain with the beautiful aesthetics of natural stone.

Pietra Avorio Benchtop at Little Bay by Kate Lawrence Interiors. Photography by The Palm Co

Pietra Avorio Benchtop at Little Bay by Kate Lawrence Interiors. Photography by The Palm Co


Pietra Avorio Benchtop at Little Bay by Kate Lawrence Interiors. Photography by The Palm Co

Pietra Avorio Benchtop at Little Bay by Kate Lawrence Interiors. Photography by The Palm Co

2. Aquarzo is a strong and durable quartzite with bold veining.

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Aquarzo Honed and Travertine Litzio at Concrete Curtain by FGR Architects. Photography by Timothy Kaye

3. Qariza is a type of quartzite that showcases beautiful, rich golden and brown hues and undulated veining.

Qariza kitchen by Olive Cooke

Qariza kitchen by Olive Cooke


Qariza kitchen by Olive Cooke

Qariza kitchen by Olive Cooke

4. Arterrazzo Rosaio is a gorgeous terrazzo featuring a light coloured base with chips of cool and warm tones, perfect for benchtops.

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5. Maximum Royal Platinum beautifully replicates natural stone but has the incredible durability of porcelain.

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Royal Platinum at Alba House by Studioplusthree

6. Elba is highly coveted for its cool grey tones and soft brown markings.

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Elba kitchen island at Malvern House by mckimm


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Kitchen benchtops and splashbacks in Elba marble. Hawthorn House by Christopher Elliott Design

7. White Fantasy is a dolomite of cool grey colouring with dark grey veining and soft variations.

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White Fantasy honed benchtops and splashback with Sugie Series Series SU2031 wall. Design by The Stella Collective. Photography by Peter Clarke

8. Sareva is a strong and durable quartzite with soft colouring and veining.

9. Maximum Viola is an extraordinary porcelain surface that offers complete architectural sustainability and unprecedented design flexibility.

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Chroma Rosso floor and Maximum Calacatta Viola island

10. Leonica marble has a neutral-coloured background that is adorned with bold, dramatic veining.

Leonica Honed

Leonica Honed


Leonica Honed

Leonica Honed

Like this article? Read our guide to choosing the best kitchen benchtop material.

Words by Alice Blackwood