Things are shaking up in the surfacing industry, and the now-not-so-new-kid on the block offers a wide range of quartz materials that have formed a strong foothold in the design community. What used to make up a small percentage of the overall market share because of limited color options and texture offerings, is now experiencing significant growth. Engineered stone producers are giving the natural stone industry a run for its money and homeowners seeking alternatives are benefitting from the competition.

With more quartz manufacturers starting to produce the material every year, and new colors steadily being released, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to track the industry’s innovations and new products. Here’s a round-up of the latest trends in engineered stone seen at Benyee and the reasons why we offer such a great variety of quartz as an option for homeowners and designers: