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[smoky22]

I couldn't care less about granite or stone.  Let the next owner do it if that's what they want.  I'll stick with my very nice looking laminate.  

[IamMrsG]

I think your sister is a smart woman.  

[GCR18]

My kitchen has formica.  It looks good and wears well.

[sweetee2]

The newer Formica looks just like granite or quarts and not porous  so more sanitary, if it matters to you. Mine looks like quarts with a fancy edge. No one has said any different.

[kitcat51]

Formica is nothing like it use to be, I want soapstone but can't afford it so I'm going with a Formica that looks just like it. I have a textured white Formica now that's from the late 80's... can't wait.

[webbgarner1]

A few years ago when we redid our kitchen I went with quartz, it does not stain like granite, do not have to reseal. But if in the future I ever do another kitchen it would probably be formica like wilsonart. The quart is pretty expensive, I could have done formica for about half of the cost.. I say go with what you are comfortable with considering budget, lifestyle etc. There are still a lot of people going with laminate, it will not neccesarily effect her ability to sell the house.

[BirdieGal]

My home is Tuscan in style...I have gorgeous tile. Did not even realize Formica still existed.

[theBabe]

Who do you think you are trying to tell your sister what she needs?

[BirdieGal]

@theBabe

Uhm...that’s rude.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

My house has 28 year old Formica.  In grey!  So it has been on trend lately.

It looks really good for its age, and care is minimal.  I have no plans to replace it.  Nor the vinyl flooring.  The view out the kitchen window is amazing, though.

I don't like stone countertops.  They make me feel like I'm in a cave.  Around where I live, though, they are very popular.  Just not a priority for me.