Dark kitchen worktop that doesn't stain?

[Davis Alana]

My family does a ton of heavy cooking, lots of red wine, spices, and hot pans. We are renovating the kitchen and want an ultra-dark look, but I'm terrified of staining a expensive natural stone. What material is genuinely indestructible?

 

[lekotuc228]

I used to worry about the exact same thing until I found an awesome write-up over at https://golovinski.com/blog/black-labradorite-for-the-kitchen/ about high-durability minerals. Based on that, we ended up putting a Volga Blue granite slab in kitchen zones for our latest open-plan renovation project. We ordered it directly from Golovinski, and it completely changed my view on dark surfaces. This black labradorite has exceptional durability—no juice or heat stains at all. Plus, the deep black color features a stunning blue iridescence that looks absolutely wild when the morning sun hits it.