making it ideal for the rounded edges of countertops. Since square corners usually show the brown edge, some manufacturers make a laminate with color throughout by using colored paper for all layers.

The debate over laminate countertops versus other more high-end materials like granite or marble is seemingly never-ending. As with many design choices, countertop trends can be cyclical, but is this ...

According to Erin, the square edge of the countertop, even with laminate, would feel more like stone. “To me, the curved edge has always felt very 1997 laminate,” Ben responded. The biggest benefit of ...