Hmmm that’s definitely an idea, I hadn’t even thought of that! Thanks :)

Wood would look nice. Or use the opportunity to add color so it seems more like a buffet rather than a kitchen countertop. Look at quartzite, marble, or a deep neutral like soapstone. Can you see this area from your kitchen? If so, I'd try to coordinate with those materials.

You can’t really see it from the kitchen, small house not open concept. I would like it to look like a buffet, it’s only 14” deep. I ask like the Silestone Desert Silver.

A few years ago, I had my bathroom / laundry room renovated. I chose a white quartz remnant, called Thassos Pental Quartz, from a stone yard. I am very hapy with my choice. It cleans up with dish soap and water, no staining, no chipping. It looks as good today as the day it was installed! Best of luck in you counter choice.

A wood top would make it seem more like a buffet and look beautiful with your floors.

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It might be really lovely to add a wooden top. Here are a few of our dining room designs with wood elements to help you further:

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Look at quartzite in white silk

Thanks everyone for your ideas!