Natural stone texture earns praise for design and durability

Product designed for kitchen and bathroom countertops with easy maintenance

A kitchen featuring LX Hausys' Viatera Solea surface material. [LX Hausys]
A kitchen featuring LX Hausys' Viatera Solea surface material. [LX Hausys]

LX Hausys has earned recognition in the US home remodeling market for an interior surface material that combines the look of natural stone with strong durability.

The company announced Wednesday that its Viatera Solea product won the 2027 Home Reno Award presented by the American lifestyle magazine Good Housekeeping.

The Home Reno Award recognizes products and services in the home remodeling sector that excel in design and functionality, selected through expert evaluation and testing.

Viatera Solea features a white base with broad, subtle gold-toned veining that replicates the natural appearance of stone.

Viatera is an engineered quartz surface material used primarily for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanity tops. Its durability and stone-like aesthetics have made it a popular choice, particularly as demand for premium interior finishes has grown in the North American market.

Viatera Solea is engineered so that the veining pattern flows seamlessly across multiple slabs when installed side by side, creating the appearance of a single continuous surface over large areas.

The product also resists scratches and stains from everyday use, making it easy to maintain.

The award reflects the growing importance of durability and ease of maintenance alongside design in the interior materials market. It is particularly significant in high-use spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms, where materials that deliver the premium look of natural stone while reducing the burden of upkeep are increasingly valued.

LX Hausys won the 2026 Home Reno Award last year with its porcelain surface material Teracanto Onyx Pearl, and the latest recognition for Viatera Solea marks the company's second consecutive win.

"This award recognizes our efforts to provide innovative interior materials that combine sophisticated design with long-lasting functionality," a company official said. "We will continue to introduce differentiated products that balance design and practicality."


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