Hi, am a newbie here and glad that I found this forum. A lot of valuable tips I get here.

I just got my very first house keys and would like to do something on the bay windows. The choices given to me are as follows:

1. Solid plywood with laminate finish top

2. Solid wood

3. Galaxy granite top

4. Granite top with single bluenose & backsplash (don't know what is this)

Between item 3 and 4 above, which is better? Price wise I was told that solid plywood top is cheaper than granite by nearly half.

From your experience/view, which is the better option (pro and cons). I am totally lost and clueless as this is my very first house.

Thank you very much.

Btw, what is the market price for granite (galaxy or bluenose)?

Firstly.. I qualify by saying.. it depends on the ID theme.

but..

it shd be dark coloured.. like wood.. to simulate a counter top, or it should contrast with the surrounding wall colour.

Solid wood = teak board? This will cost more than granite, unless contractor providing some cheap wood.

For me.. I would determine the furniture theme first, then follow the colour scheme of the TV console, or wardrobe surface, etc.

If wanna be safe. go for laminate finish. Every few yrs.. change laminate to match decor.

Firstly.. I qualify by saying.. it depends on the ID theme.

but..

it shd be dark coloured.. like wood.. to simulate a counter top, or it should contrast with the surrounding wall colour.

Solid wood = teak board? This will cost more than granite, unless contractor providing some cheap wood.

For me.. I would determine the furniture theme first, then follow the colour scheme of the TV console, or wardrobe surface, etc.

If wanna be safe. go for laminate finish. Every few yrs.. change laminate to match decor.

Thanks yoongf for your inputs. Will discuss with my family again.