I have new respect for WilsonArt. I recently used it in a commercial job and was very pleased with the outcome. Make sure the base is nice and thick so you get a good size edge.

I like you counter choice a lt....why not run it up the wall for the backsplash. It will be stunning all by itself.

https://laurelberninteriors.com/old-snob-change-of-heart-laminate-products/

Great read!

Share the floor manufacturer please? Love the tone.

Looks to me like the laminate and the backsplash compete with each other. Both have a lot going on. Most here would recommend choosing the backsplash after the countertops are installed. I’d look at calmer countertop options if you can.

The lighter top option as the counter and backsplash!

Have you already purchased the backsplash? Are you committed to that choice?

Can you change your mind about the backsplash? Oh, jinx flopsycat 😂

I like the lighter choice. Your floors look lovely.

Wilsonart® Residential Laminate | Drama Marble · More Info

My feeling about the stone laminates is that they are a little ”too beaucoup,” by which I mean they seem to be patterned after the busiest possible part of the stones. Perhaps predictably, I prefer lighter, less busy patterns like those below. I think doing the same laminate as a backsplash would be far preferable to faux brick (which I do not like at all, but if you do, go for it).

Beachwalk

Pietra Viva

Your backsplash is not the best choice, specially with that countertop.

Do you have a sample door in SW Pure White?

I am sort of committed to the stone backsplash. lol

I see a few comments that the stone wall isn't great, but it's staying, Also a couple comments liking the Drama Marble. I do like the Beachwalk that eam44 suggested, but I also like the contrast elements of the Drama Marble. The kitchen is a pretty small galley style and only one wall is stone, the opposite wall is just painted. The walls are SW Creamy. Someone asked to see a painted door, so here's a couple more photos. I do appreciate all the input, and if I put laminate in and that wall looks terrible, it's gotta go! lol (that brown spot in lower corner of bottom photo is a shadow, btw)

for elcieg: Floor is Old Baymeade in Sand Dollar, it's Luxury Vinyl from Carpet One.

☝️Agreed. If you are stuck with the faux brick, consider choosing a quieter laminate. But if you are going to reconsider, keep in mind that this is faux brick on an interior wall on top of a 4” backsplash (that’s 3 strikes).

Good luck! I hope you end up with something you love.

Thank you for the info on the floor...lovely neutral color.

I think this will look very nice.

OK, I love your backsplash. And I love your galley-style space. I'd like to see more contrast in your space though. Your rough backsplash helps with texture contrast, so I mean color. Your current kitchen and counter choices make me think you are cautious about color and your 6-panel doors say you like or have a traditional home (not sure what the light fixture is saying). Have you considered a soapstone countertop? Maybe choose medium to dark grey rather than the darkest black? I see yours has a half bullnose edge, and soapstone can be made into a full bullnose easily. If your budget is tight, there is granite that looks like soapstone. And if even tighter, every material has a soapstone look alike, because it's a classic beauty. Should fit your style and comfort range easily. After that, I'd love to see a beautiful runner down the middle of your kitchen and a gorgeous new chandelier. What colors do you like? Warm or cool? Your yellowy-creamy cabinets say maybe you like warm colors, so what about a warm red runner?

You might be interested in this article:

https://www.thekitchn.com/kitchen-countertop-trends-out-23684517?utm_source=yahoosyndication&utm_medium=referral-distro

The OP has stated that she wants laminate. Soapstone and granite are going to be much more expensive.

Wilsonart has a laminate named "oiled soapstone" https://www.wilsonart.com/laminate/design-library/oiled-soapstone-4882

Cool! Thanks, Diana! What do you think about contrast? You're the pro.

Keep it light in your small gallery kitchen.

I love contrast, and don't think that a dark counter top is going to make the kitchen look dark. Not enough lighting makes a room look dark. I would add undercabinet lighting if you don't already have it. And add some recessed can lights in the ceiling, and a light over the sink.

Also, the doors at the end of the kitchen--where do they go? If you open them do you gain any daylight? And what's at the other end of the kitchen?