Here's a thread that may be helpful:

Here is a link that might be useful: White Granites

Here's another on Corian. Good pictures of white-on-dark cabinets, even if Corian isn't your thing.

Here is a link that might be useful: white

Formica has ColorCore2 laminates where the laminate is the same colour all the way through. Comes in a few different whites and finishes including the low lustre microdot. Not sure what the up charge is but it would be best used for the set on straight edge which should save you some money in terms of fabrication. It is only available in solids.

Here is a link that might be useful: Brochure on Colorcore2

Thanks for the feedback so far....all the links have been very helpful....Keep the comments coming! Thanks.

We are getting white Silestone. It has a matte texture. We found that getting solid white in Silestone was very reasonably priced. It was less than granite and less than other Silestones because plain white is the base. As they add other stuff to it for color and texture, the price goes up. Sorry it's not up yet or I would show you a pic.

We chose a white granite. The slabs we chose were resined when they were milled, so they have resisted everything we have thrown at them in the nearly two years that they have been installed. Be sure to get samples of any countertop that you are considering so that you can stain test them before you commit to them. Just spot them with every colored, acidic, or greasy substance you can think of, let it sit overnight, them clean it off. You'll be able to see right away if you'd be in for a staining problem.

Here is a link that might be useful:

white marble will stain if not careful: must be a neat freak: or fast at wiping up spills. Definely scratches just with car keys!

White granite: there are some out there: expensive: usually an exotic or semi exotic price.

We installed Millenium Cream: because customer had existing slate splash that she didn't want to tear out.
Not one bit of mica(black) in the slab.
The first link /post should help you.
Kashire white is good: but has a blue tint to it.
Giallo Ornamental can appear very light.

Good luck: (yes: polished resin granite will be less likely to stain) must always take care of your granite with daily or weekly granite cleaners: and a very very mild soap for quick pick up on spills: (soap will dull granite surface over time) No windex and no harsh chemicals: and no soap with degreaser in it. Just a bit of advice.

Budget friendly: giallo ornamental or ming gold maybe or moon valley are budget friendly.

** White granite is going to cost you! set of slabs we purchased in Dallas Texas were $1200 each. (just for slab)