Surface Design Studio · Westchester, NY

See your kitchen come together.

Explore 200+ slabs, try them against our cabinet doors and see them in your own kitchen. Your countertop is chosen as part of the whole design, and our design-build team coordinates the template, fabrication and installation from start to finish.

Browse the stone ↓

Get an instant ballpark: pick your stone, add your size, edge, backsplash and sink details, and your quartz or porcelain price appears the moment you submit.

200+slabs to choose fromSince 2015design-build in WestchesterTemplate → installhandled by our team

Countertops

Browse quartz, quartzite, granite and marble. Tap any stone to see it full screen — then upload a photo of your own kitchen to see how it looks in your space.

What’s included — and what you handle

So there are no surprises on install day, here’s how the work is split.

We handle

  • Template and on-site measurements
  • Fabrication, custom-cut to your template
  • Removal and disposal of your old tops (if selected)
  • Plumber or electrician to disconnect and reconnect on replacements
  • Sink cutout and faucet holes
  • Installation, and sealing for natural stone

You handle

  • Cabinets installed and level before templating (new installs)
  • Your sink and faucet on site, if you’re supplying them
  • Clear countertops and easy access on install day
  • Backsplash tile, unless you’ve ordered a stone backsplash

Pricing is an estimate until your countertops are templated; final sizes and price are confirmed at templating or site visit.

Countertop FAQ

What happens after I request a quote?

Quartz and porcelain requests show an installed ballpark instantly when you submit; natural stone is priced within one business day. If you accept, we schedule a visit to measure the job and finalize the price. Once the final quote is invoiced, your countertops are custom-cut to your template and installed.

Typically 10–12 business days after templating. A replacement takes a few days longer, because we need to schedule a plumber or electrician to disconnect whatever is attached to the existing countertop.

On a new install, the general contractor on the job typically handles the faucet and cooktop. On a replacement, we bring in our own team to remove and reinstall them.

Yes. On a new install it usually goes quickly. If your kitchen has a wall-mounted hood, the hood has to be taken off the wall and reinstalled to do a full-height backsplash.

It can. Removing an existing countertop can sometimes damage backsplash tile attached to it. We take every care, but we can’t guarantee against this and can’t be held liable for it. If backsplash tile is damaged during removal, repairing or replacing it is an additional charge.

Where upper cabinets rest on the countertop, the top may not come out unless those cabinets are uninstalled and reinstalled afterward. We handle this case by case. Depending on the job, this work may be done by our installers or by yours.

Porcelain is clay fired at very high heat into a thin, dense slab that stands up to heat, UV light and scratches. Quartz is engineered from crushed stone and resin, so it is non-porous, consistent in color and low-maintenance, and it is meant for indoor use. Natural stone, such as granite, quartzite and marble, is quarried, so every slab is one of a kind and it needs periodic sealing.

Porcelain and granite handle heat very well. Quartz contains resin that can discolor under direct high heat, so we always recommend trivets on quartz, and using a trivet is a good habit on any surface.

Porcelain and dense granite are the best choices outdoors because they resist UV fading and freeze-thaw cycles. We do not recommend quartz outside, since sunlight can yellow the resin over time.

It can be, if you love the way it ages. Marble is softer, so it can etch from lemon, wine or vinegar and scratch more easily than granite, quartzite or quartz. If you want the marble look with less upkeep, porcelain or quartz is the practical choice.

Natural stone does. It is sealed at installation and should be resealed periodically, usually about once a year depending on the stone. Quartz and porcelain never need sealing.

For daily cleaning, use warm water, a soft cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid bleach, abrasive pads and acidic cleaners like vinegar, especially on natural stone, and wipe up spills such as oil, wine and coffee promptly.

Porcelain is available with an eased (softly squared) edge or a mitered edge. The pattern on porcelain sits on the surface, so rounded profiles like bullnose or ogee would cut through to the plain body underneath. A mitered edge lets the pattern wrap the edge for a thick-slab look.

Porcelain slabs are about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, and a mitered edge can make the countertop look much thicker. Quartz and natural stone are typically 2 cm or 3 cm thick, depending on the slab.

Yes. Porcelain and granite are non-combustible and heat resistant, which makes them a great choice for fireplace surrounds and hearths.

Yes. Our countertop tool gives you an installed ballpark as soon as you submit your stone, size, edge, backsplash and sink selections. Quartz and porcelain are instant. Natural stone is priced by hand from current slab availability, and we send that within one business day.

Your stone choice and your size, entered as length × depth or as total square feet if you already know it. Then pick your edge profile, backsplash and sink details. If anything is missing, the form shows you what to add before it gives your ballpark.

No. It is an installed ballpark. Final sizes and price are confirmed when your countertops are templated, and you will know the exact number before fabrication begins.

Questions? Call (914) 888-7668.