I think you could if you go with the same finish such as high shine, or honed. Also the Formica would be best in a single color taken from the granite color. I think it would be a great way if working on a budget. Since Formica is so affordable maybe you could take it and get a car finish applied where you get your car painted. I think then you could custom color your piece and get that high gloss shine of granite.

I have done kitchens where the main part is granite, but the desk area, which is separate from the main countertop is finished with formica with similar pattern so they tie together.

I would never do that. Go with either one material two colors, or use all the same. It is going to look like you tried to use a more expensive product but couldn't pull it off. Use a less expensive granite per foot and do all of the counters

Great advice by Jamie.

Christy, if you're looking to keep costs down on your stone counters, I'd recommend staying with the more simple level 1 edge profiles, and a group 1 stone. Even 2cm (un-laminated) can look great with the right detailing, and is less expensive than 3cm (or a 4cm laminated edge).

I think you would always regret mixing laminate with real stone as you'll notice the difference very easily when they're so close together.

Steve

I agree Mixing materials is often regretted down the road. if you need to do the tops on a budget start with all Formica they can be plug and play later when you can afford to do all of them out of stone!.

How about granite in one area, and a complimentary ceramic tile in the other? It won't look like you ran out of money this way, it will look like you WANTED a different look!