When it comes to bench tops, it is great to have extravagant products like stone, corian and timber. They give you a great look when you start out and your kitchen is built. Each material you can use in your home has its advantages and disadvantages.

Good old fashioned laminate for example can sometimes be the best material to use for your home. It is a durable material that can last and hold its style and look for years to come. It is hard wearing and when looked after will last the test of time. It’s available in many colours and finishes these days with a number of different edge profiles and thicknesses.

I am the same as most cabinet makers, in that I love to work with a variety of materials: Stone, marble, corian and even bamboo. They all give a different finish; some are more durable and some less durable. What you need is a Cabinet maker that works with all of the different options available and can give you an honest and qualified answer to what your needs are and what would look best for now and years to come.

So when you talk to a Cabinet Maker look at what they have done in the past and what they can do for you, get an honest opinion as to what would look best for you and get the kitchen that you have dreamed of.