Quartz is considered a low maintenance stone to have in the home since it is easy to clean and does not require annual sealing.Quartz is the perfect stone no matter what your interior design style. Since quartz countertops are engineered, almost any type of color can be brought out on the surface by means of pigmentation. Natural veining designs are at the discretion of nature but man-made quartz is guaranteed to have flawless veining and patterns. Quartz countertops are nearly identical to popular natural stone like marble and granite. One of the most common uses of quartz is kitchen island countertops. Here are the most popular quartz kitchen countertop islands and design ideas