As regional manager with the Showplace Design Center, Allison Haley Luffman draws on more than a decade of experience in the sales of home construction materials. Allison Haley Luffman comes to her current role following service as sales director with Affinity Stone Solutions, prior to which she led as chief operations officer of Italia Granite and Marble.

Granite countertops offer a homeowner both elegance and function. The timelessness of the material hints at its long history, granite being a popular building material since the days of ancient Egypt. An all-natural material, it reflects light to create both shine and texture.

The variants that occur naturally in stone create added visual appeal, and the longevity of granite means that this appeal is likely to last.

Low maintenance as well, granite is not susceptible to bacteria and is easy to clean with soap and water. It is strong and hard to scratch, which makes it a good cutting surface, and its natural cool feel means that a baker can roll out dough or prepare candy right on the counter. Heat resistant as well, granite countertops stand up to hot pots and pans without cracking. And as a further benefit, the high-end quality of granite adds value to a home.