I’m not a fan of Corian’s plastic look, but I would install that, if the only alternative is tile. As Anglophilia said, it relatively inexpensive, and cleans easily. Corian is also very easy to repair, if need be. Tiled counters are a nightmare to keep looking well...all that grout.

I would keep the butcher block the ones in this pic are from Ikea and 17 yrs old I ran acatering biz from there and found the butcher block so easy to care for alight snading when they looked a little used and a good oiling back to new. BTW I would do butcher block before corian

Laminate is a much better countertop material than tile. Smooth, no grout lines.

They make large format porcelain slabs for countertops but I don't know how they compare in price or durability to stone. I'd google it and see if there's someone in your area to find out more.

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Joe just FYI - those porcelain counters are really pricey. Very durable and hard which requires fabricators with special tools and knowledge. I’ve priced them out and it was more than quartz.

Get Formica ....lots of stone and marble looks and others.

thinkdesignlive, bummer but thanks for the information. I literally just happened upon them a few weeks ago as I need a countertop for a new vanity. I'm still going to price it because I only need 48" or maybe I'll go looking for a remnant slab of granite.

In my kitchen, I'm happy with my Corian counters -- durable, inexpensive and no drama (why is my stone turning a rust color, etching and/or staining from turmeric) but I'm super practical so not always the best judge between form and function.