If you read my blog post (and resulting comments from my fellow Curbliers) about granite countertops, you’ve discovered several reasons why a lot of people hate them. High on the list were coldness, chipping and its ‘busy pattern.’ I’m going to throw out another reason not to like it: It’s not FUN. What would constitute a fun countertop? How about these very retro solid surface specimens:
Pictured above, with close-up below, is Formica’s Citron Ice. It reminds me of something my grandmother would have had in her 50’s kitchen.
I’m loving Formica’s Deep Blue Ice for the same reasons:
For something at oozes personality, it doesn’t get much better than Formica’s All That Jazz.
Heavy hitter of the solid surface world, Corian, offers up these sweet colors:
Arctic Mint
Arctic Strawberry
Corian and Formica might be the most well-known in the solid surface world, but there are plenty other out there including Avonite, Corinthian, Wilsonart and Swanstone, to name just a few. Although each offer a HUGE variety of colors including these very fun and retro samples, I’m wondering why its virtually impossible to find photos of them in situ. There MUST be a kitchen out there with an All That Jazz countertop, no? If not, how sad. 🙁
I absolutely want a fun countertop and I certainly won’t find it in granite. I have been trying to track down Staron “Aspen Fiesta” or Corian “Festival” to no avail. The Formica “All That Jazz” does not, unfortunately, have the vibrant red I am seeking.
If you know where I might find them I would be eternally grateful. And what happened to SolidSurface.com? Are they out of business? Did anyone buy out their inventory?
Hey I’m finding only Formica Solid Surface “Sea Glass” available and it’s fun. Hard to find a fabricator though! Also SolidSurface.com sometimes comes up as non existent and other times it comes up fine. Good luck! Becky