Help choosing laminate countertop

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

We're in the middle of a kitchen reno on the cheap. We're still in the baby stage as a family, so choosing function over dream kitchen right now so definitely picking laminate countertops. I picked a vinyl sheet floor that I'm in love with, but it's a bit tricky to match the counter to. I don't want the patterns to be competing or too busy, but then totally plain counters seem too boring to me as well. Here's a few options we were looking at, open to other suggestions for Formica or Wilson Art laminate colours too! Cabinets are white, walls BM palladian blue, flooring Mannington filligree iron.
The trellis designs I thought were really cool because they tie in a bit with the floor's design, but I don't know if it's a bit too much. I'm always picking colour and patterns over simple and neutrals, but sometimes I don't know when to stop! My hubby thinks we should go with a more ordinary stone or granite look countertop.

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sprtphntc7a

3 years ago

u said u like the 'trellis' designs b/c they tie in with the floor but sometimes you can too much of a good thing. let the floor be the star. i agree with others, solid countertop with minimal design. when you kitchen is done, there will be 'stuff' which will fill that void u think needs to be filled. and i would do a quiet b/s as well. use blues as your accents, towels, rugs etc to pull in your wall color.

less is best here!

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sazutti
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3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

Wilsonart Tin trellis
sazutti
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3 years ago
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Wilsonart pebble piazza

Wilsonart charcoal trellis
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
" I picked a vinyl sheet floor that I'm in love with, but it's a bit tricky to match the counter to."

That's because you're picking in the wrong direction. Pick from least selection (appliances) to most selection (wall paint) and your choices are always expanding instead of receding.
Andee
3 years ago
Let the floor be the star of the room! I would pick a solid color that is intermediate between the dark and light colors in the floor. You can introduce other design element in you accessories, towel (and curtain?) fabrics. Don't let the countertop and floor compete for attention.
sazutti thanked Andee
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
Sorry, Andee, but floors are not at eye level.
chicagoans
3 years ago
The floor is busy, as you know, so I would pick a solid color counter. I don't think it would be boring at all.
herbflavor
3 years ago
Any solid … more brown family for warmer look
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or gray obviously….choose light counter if small space . the floor gives a green ish undertone ??? hard to tell when viewed in picture