If that's what you want, go for it. It'll look fine.

I would price a black granite for the perimeter tops just so I would know what the cost difference between the laminate and granite would be. Sometimes the difference is minimal.

Ok thank you, I read a couple of threads that made me confused about mixing the two counter surfaces.

I think laminate and granite work together. My mom had that mix, with an off-white solid laminate and an off-white speckled granite. Looked good to me.

Are these the choices you are considering?

Our Fantasy Brown has very little black in it, so just be sure you see the slab you're going to be using. Also, Fantasy Brown isn't granite. There are tests that you can put a sample through to determine whether it's quartzite or marble. Good luck!

I love fantasy brown.. I wouldn't mix it with black, though. Do you have pictures of your slab? I think it would look gorgeous to find a seafoam green to pull out the color in the FB!!!!!

I believe this is actually large format tile.... But something solid like this would look beautiful with Fantasy Brown!!!!

That's Pyrolav. About $300-500 a square.

Yes crl, those were the choices I was thinking of. I just wanted to change something up for the island, saw a couple of pieces of Fantasy Brown and loved it.

Pattisue, do you have link how to do tests to determine if product is granite or not?

Here's a link to one thread. Within the first post of the thread, there are links to other threads on the subject. (Our Fantasy Brown passed the quartzite test.)

Countertop geology part six

Perfect, thank pattisue!

Any suggestions what would work with Formica Lava Flow? Cabinets are white, island dark brown. Thanks

I'd keep the fantasy brown, assuming you are satisfied with it's durability, and change the laminate. I'd look for a plain taupe I think.

That fantasy brown is sooooooooo pretty! Such pretty flows of color through it. I don't think I'd notice anything else. I'd keep hold of that one if you love it!

Thanks, yes it sure is a pretty stone.

Another question, would Formica Jet Sequoia on perimeter work ok with Fantasy Brown island or too much movement in Jet Seq? Or would White Delicatus or Bianco Antico go better with Jet Sequoia?