Hello Abinash, Correct me if I am wrong in my guess that you liked the basin so much that this entire unit was build around it :) that too in the centre of the room. Jokes apart, the base cabinet doesn't provide a few inches gaps to the user for keeping the foot comfortably while using a hand wash. Have you considered the water proofing and maintenance of this unit as what it appears it is wood with laminated top as of now. Do you have a floor plan, as it is a surprising positioning of a hand wash. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore

Thanks. I am aware of potential materials (e.g. quartz). I was looking more at what color combination works well with ash oak cabinet colors? Would a softer tone mimicking wooden countertop (e.g. brown/beige colors) work better or would a darker tone such as black/dark brown go well?

Hey, IKEA has some great choices in solid surface kitchen countertops. Since you are trying to choose the best material for your kitchen countertops, you can head over to the IKEA website to get help with your decision. There, you can browse the different kitchen countertop options available and compare them. Besides their ready-made countertops, you can also get customised ones, so that they can suit your requirements better.

Hey, You can always go with high gloss grey and white laminate which is a very standard combination. I suggest you look at century or merino catalogues or visit the nearest store as you can feel the finishes and have a clear idea of what you're getting into.