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What is the best way to insulate the walls of a home built in 1905?

I must tell everyone that when we built our "high end" custom home beginning in 1993 and ending in 1996, granite was the "must" of kitchen and bath design. I was miffed over the dictate of those statements and designed my kitchen and baths with mexican tile and cherry hardwood floors. When we had to sell our home last year-we received top dollar BECAUSE we did not have granite countertops and stainless steel appliances! As the potential buyers all commented on how sick they were at seeing nothing but granite and stainless steel at our price point!

Now in the historic home we purchased in another city, we are faced with the same "battle". Kitchen renovation has yet to be started as I can't decide what counter material to use in a home built in 1905! One thing I do know is granite will not be an option! Any suggestions?