Kitchen Countertop Options - Two Twenty One

We haven t done anything to our kitchen since adding the under cabinet lighting, replacing all of the outdated almond-colored outlets and switches. and having the cabinets refaced last fall. But we ve finally saved up enough to get new kitchen countertops.  (We don t believe in spending money we don t have.)

Another reason why we want to knock the countertops out before the nugget arrives is so we can install a new, single basin sink which will be a lot easier for bathing him.  Plus, we need a new sink because our current one is stained and gross looking.

So today I m sharing 3 countertop options with you guys to get your opinions.

We re doing laminate countertops.  I ve said this a billion times we don t live in a granite countertop house.  It would be financially stupid for us to spend money on granite or another stone for this house.  Unless you guys want to start a GoFundMe account to pay for granite countertops for us, but I m sure your money could be used for much better causes.

Since we decided on laminate, the three options you ll see below are all laminate.  But laminate has come a long way, people.

Here s how the kitchen looks right now with our plain Jane laminate countertops.

My awesome friend, Erin. did the kitchen mock-ups for me.  I m handy with Photoshop, but not a pro like her.

I had Erin add the white subway tile backsplash and change the sink to stainless steel because that s our ultimate plan.  We also intend to remove the world s ugliest florescent light and add recessed lighting and pendant lights, but I didn t have her work the lighting into the mockups because I haven t decided on the light fixtures yet.  Baby steps.

FYI, we aren t changing the appliances.

Option #1

Wilsonart Italian White Di Pesco

Option #2

Wilsonart Calcutta Marble

Option #3

Wilsonart Typhoon Ice

We ll most likely do a full bullnose or flat polish edge on the countertops, which makes them easier to clean and makes the laminate appear more stone-like.