Also, I would like more counter space. What size of the sinks should I get? 18 inch? Thank you.

There are several companies such as AGL, Johnson, Baba, Kalinga etc that makes engineered quartz in India. The choices of colors they offer also quite extensive. The prices of these quartz are not that much higher than good quality granite. So visit one of these showrooms to get a touch and feel of these materials.

Laminate is incredibly durable. Currently we have a stone-look gloss surface with tiny, occasional pits for texture, no problems with food particles getting stuck. Previously we had a matte finish in color, it lasted 20 years before looking scuffed. I would not use raised texture on a counter bc the peaks would wear more quickly.

Are you referring to Nano white crystallised glass also known as nano white marble as it replicates the look/shine of good quality white marble. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore