I got epoxy and it didn't double the cost of the job. I think the reason is because the installers wanted to use it. It is a relatively new product and some people are reluctant to try something new. The installers did have to come back twice to finish the job because it needs to be done in steps. Some installers want to finish quickly and be gone. Time is money. Our installers were working in the area and just rotated through the houses to get the jobs done. They were using epoxy in all the houses. The fact that it doesn't crumble is the main benefit for using it.

We could really use a floor plan to help visualize what you have.

Your choices don't flow well to me. The flooring in your photo is pretty (very dark...are you okay with it showing every footprint, smudge, and dust bunny? If so, that's fine). From all of your options there I would do white cabinets with the Himalaya White granite. But you said ignore the granite. :) I would go for the gray cabinets with white quartz everywhere in that case, but personally I'd worry about gray cabinets being very dated in a few years. Is there another quartz option that you could pair with the white cabinets that is light in color and maybe has some movement, like LG Bianco Drift?

Natural Stone finish tiles are better for the above description . https://www.somanyceramics.com/floor-tiles-durastone/ Thanks, Amit Cornerstone Designs Bangalore