I’m a huge fan and follower of MCM kitchens/bathrooms/architecture and nothing says MCM more than Formica countertops. The OG House has them in the kitchen and they’ve taken a beating since the 60s and are still going strong.

I’m not a huge fan of the whole granite countertop fad. It’s far too trendy to go into a classic home and since I have zero plans on ever selling my home and it’s my house, not someone else’s, I’m going with countertops that spark joy for me.

Because my kitchen appliances are mint/aqua/turquoise, I had very specific color requirements for my kitchen. I love the look of terrazzo and the MCM dinette sets with sparkly tops. This surface is perfection in that regard. Additionally, the fact that it is renewable and patchable should damage occur makes it even more desirable.

While the kitchen is pretty much set in stone (hur hur), the bathrooms are not. We will keep an open mind about what color schemes will go into them when we get closer to build time. The nice thing about Formica is that they offer free samples and free shipping, so I’ve taken advantage of this offer with some contenders for bathrooms as well as to have an actual sample of what I want for the kitchen.

2023 Update: I may install this in the OG House. I’ve recently purchased new appliances and I’m in the process of renovating the kitchen so….