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Granite Alternative
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Love the look of granite but not the high price? Wilsonart’s Winter Carnival laminate countertops may be the answer. This luxurious large-scale exotic Brazilian granite-look design brings an exotic edge to the company’s High Definition collection.
Looks Like Quartz
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Made with AEON Enhanced Performance Technology, which provides an extra protective layer, Wilsonart’s Crystalline Onyx laminate countertops feature a medium-scale quartz/marble effect in warm grey and beige hues.
Faux Metal
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Give your counters the look of metal at a more affordable price with Nevamar’s Silver Alu Metalx laminate countertops. This easy-to-maintain metal-like surface is available through local dealers and universally appealing to those who love clean, streamlined design.
Upscale Formica
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Make a statement with Formica’s Dolce Vita 180fx laminate countertops, which capture the true scale and visual drama of a granite slab. Made with advanced printing technology, the laminates in the Formica countertops reproduce exotic stone and granite patterns with unmatched realism in an overall five-foot span.
Pionite
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Introduce the look of a engineered stone to your kitchen with laminate countertops from Pionite’s abstract collection. The surfaces come in a wide range of hues from the crystalline black of Graphite Talc to the icy white of Ivory Cirrus to the subtlety of Blue Sandstone, shown above.
Modern Wood
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For the modernist, nothing compares to the Minimal Due surface from Poliform’s Varenna collection. The sleek faux-wood laminate countertops merge high design with practicality and brings a touch of warmth to this minimalist kitchen.
Minerals
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For an organic look with luxe shine, try Formica’s new Mineral Terra offering in their Radiance finish. The shimmering smooth glass effect on the laminate countertops are penetrated with a texture of 3D holographic facets that refract and reflect light.
Butcher Block
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Recreate the look of a butcher-block countertop at a fraction of the price with Pionite’s Select Butcher Block laminate countertops. The easy-care surface can be cleaned with mild soap and water without the need for special treatments or sealers.
Luxurious
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Give your kitchen the rich, earthy character of travertine counters on a budget with Formica’s Travetine Gold laminate countertops (from the 180fx collection). The honed Etchings finish adds depth to the alternating cream, caramel, and gray colors of the vein-cut travertine pattern.
Modern Scandinavian
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For a clean, crisp Scandinavian look, consider IKEA’s Numerär double-sided countertop in white or dark gray with a wood-effect edge. These moisture-, heat-, and scratch-resistant, high-pressure laminate countertops have a 25-year limited warranty.
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Extreme How-To
If you are looking for more on kitchen planning and countertop options, consider:
Planning Guide: Kitchen Remodeling