Will Countertop Finishes in Hawaii’s Luxury Homes Evolve?

Luxury homes in Hawaii have featured stone counter tops for more than two decades.

When I appraise a high end residence, I often wonder when the trend will morph into something different.

I stumbled on an article that discusses some alternative finishes that are being introduced in Europe–will any catch on in Hawaii? (I haven’t seen any yet)

http://dishwashers.reviewed.com/features/goodbye-granite-the-6-hottest-countertop-finishes

The nanotech material below looks interesting to me.

Italian “Nanotech” Material