Help me pick a countertop

[kaylie]

Hmm, I see what you mean about the white/cream mix.

If you were considering ever painting the cabinets white or grey, I'd go with the carrera-look top.

If you really like the cream and think you're more likely to change the backsplash than anything else, I'd stick with the wood.

Did there used to be an island in there? I'm trying to figure out what the pendant lights are hanging over.

[kaylie]

Not sure what city you're in, but you might be surprised at granite prices not being as crazy as you'd expect. In the Philadelphia area there are a lot of places that will do up to 40 sq feet for $1800-$2000 if you use a level 1 or 2 granite.

Painting the cabinets yourselves would require space since they need to dry for a long time (I wouldn't do it outside in case leaves or something blow your way), but it would be a heck of a lot cheaper. We're planning to paint our maple cabinets this spring/summer.

[thewop]

What about Silestone Kona Beige?

[SusanBAnthony]

Although I generally think wood countertops are a dumb idea bc of how hard it is to keep them in good shape, in this case I would do it on the island. It isn't like there is going to be a ton of water on the island, and with the white tile, cream cabinets, and brown wood, I think it would be pretty busy to add another color. But I am a matchy person so take that fwiw.

Or, what is the cost for just replacing the whole countertop? I would compare doing it now, bc if you get granite, for example, the island might work out to be free since you might be able to do it with a scrap. I think if it was me I would hold off until I could just replace the whole thing all at once, so that you are getting something you really like, not just whatever matches best.

[sillygoosegirl]

I like the white and green.

[lys]

Have you looked at quartz and corian?
Of those you have pictured, I like the cream silestone.