Here are our favorite ideas for kitchen countertops on a budget without having to sacrifice style. The lamination, and sheet of plywood, plus labor to do both, add to your bottom line. A less expensive and stylish way to go is to use only the single-thickness material, in which one lamination process and the plywood is eliminated. It’s popular in Europe and now designers are making use of it in the United States. This choice could save you around $1,000 in your average kitchen renovation budget. Beware of no-name brand of quartz countertops that may be inexpensive, but potentially made with sub-par materials and manufacturing processes. Stick to companies such as Caesarstone or Silestone.
