Counter dilemma...
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Beverly Cady Cabaday on May 08, 2015Looks good to me!Helpful Reply
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CK on May 08, 2015Looks good to me too.Helpful Reply
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Becky Jean Kallenberger on May 09, 2015It doesn't look bad with it but if you decide to find a counter top that matches the black better I wouldn't recommend wood. If money is an issue then I would stick with what you have as it looks just fine.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on May 09, 2015If you can make it happen somehow within your budget, I would get matching Formica while you're still in the construction phase. The colour and texture is too different. This is one of those things that can bug you so you're never really happy with it, and wished you'd done it differently in the first place. Either that or do a faux finish that matches your countertop.Helpful Reply
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Pam Elkins on May 09, 2015They don't need to match. I like the contrast. I agree that wood isn't a great surface for your whole kitchen. It would require a lot of upkeep.Helpful Reply
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Reggie on May 09, 2015Once you get the room finished and accessorized, I don't think you will mind the difference. I am not a fan of everything matching.Helpful Reply
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Liz.breier on May 09, 2015I have noticed that they are selling backslashes that are workable for apartment rentals. Some are beautiful, and they don't cost a fortune.Helpful Reply
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Kelly MacGregor on May 09, 2015The wood is so stinkin' gorgeous! With respect to Marion Nesbitt - don't change that - it would be tragic!! But, she's right in that if it's bugging you now, it will probably bug you later, too. I think what you have does look fine but sometimes photos can be deceiving. And if you put wood on all your hardest working countertops it sometimes isn't the most practical choice. How much is cost a factor? Maybe check out some other (solid surface?) countertop options and choose something that is in complete contrast to the black stain - then any contrast it looks purposeful - like you're trying to go in a totally different direction. Good luck! Beautiful job so far!Helpful Reply
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Julie Munson on May 10, 2015I would paint the wall a little darker, then the two different counter colors wouldn't stand out as muchHelpful Reply
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