Beyond Granite

Staff -- Interior Design, 3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

We admit that granite, though durable, can be a bit bland. For a kitchen worktop that dazzles, we recommend lavastone by Pyrolave. Though it looks like supra-high-gloss porcelain, the enameled material is tough: resistant to scratches, heat, and cold. Lavastone works equally well in the bath—just ask Karl Lagerfeld (he's a fan). 919-788-8953; www.pyrolave.com. circle 324