Oh man, I feel you—been there with the chipped countertop nightmare! When I remodeled my kitchen last year, I swore I’d never go cheap on counters again. I ended up going with quartz after a ton of research (and a few disastrous experiments with hot pans and cheap laminate). If you’re in Orlando, I’d seriously check out
https://edstoneinc.com/ A buddy of mine used them, and his countertops survived a literal Thanksgiving meltdown—gravy, wine, and a dropped roasting pan. They’ve got that mix of durability and style, which sounds like exactly what you’re after.
