Honed slate makes a wonderful counter top - and it would be as smooth as the proverbial baby's bottom. It most probably will not be budget friendly, though.

Here is a link that might be useful: Evergreen Slate Co, Vermont

Hi Nosambos,

I love the idea of Shaker and a Euro hood. Wonderful.
In this economy everyone is being careful. I can
understand using laminate instead of something expensive.
I have seen beautiful laminate counters that look like
slate. But don't give up on brown if you love it. Anyway
here are some visuals to check out and think about.
Oh and a few pics of laminate counters.
Nothing all put together but I am sure your
creativity will do this.
Hope the pics help.
~boxerpups

Ornanworks (not tin backsplash but it could work)

ornanworks

Rootskitchen. I love this one.

Tin bs imageshack
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countryliving mag
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pewtergranite counters
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tinology
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rynone
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extremehowto
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formica madras indian slate
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