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New Bathroom Countertops

Back in March I shared that we were getting new Formica® Laminate countertops in our master and guest bathrooms. Last week the countertops were installed, and then we spent the rest of the week installing the new sinks and faucets.

For reference, here’s what our master bathroom vanity looked like before.

master bath vanity before

We had pretty plain, laminate countertops and chrome faucets that came with the house when we bought it 6 years ago.

master vanity 2

And here’s what the master bathroom vanity looks like now.

Much better, right?

laminate countertops in bathroom

laminate countertops bathroom

Since the installers pulled out the entire countertop, we had to install new sinks and faucets. So we purchased some drop in sinks from Lowe’s. I won the faucets in a giveaway a couple years ago. They’ve been in our garage collecting dust because I wanted to wait until the countertops were updated to install the faucets.

creme lacquered linen

The pattern I chose was Crème Lacquered Linen from the Formica® Laminate Jonathan Adler Collection. I like how it’s modern and simple but there’s texture for visual interest. Check out all the patterns Formica® Laminate has to offer and get a free sample here.

creme lacquered linen countertops

I think the Crème Lacquered Linen is perfect if you’re looking for something neutral that isn’t a stone pattern.

formica jonathan adler creme lacquered linen

jonathan adler creme lacquered linen

The faucets are by Moen– the Ashville collection in brushed nickel.

moen ashville faucet

Then there was our guest bathroom. Same boring countertops as the master bathroom countertops. The seam on the side splash always bugged me. I hated the seam in general and how it was taller than the backsplash. It just looked like it was thrown together. And I wasn’t a big fan of the faucet either.

guest bathroom vanity countertop before

Now it looks so much better and like a custom job.

bathroom formica countertop

We chose for both countertops, an edge of the product that was post-formed for a clean, seamless look.

formica creme lacquered linen

We installed the same drop in sinks that we used in the master bathroom and a new faucet. Although I didn’t win this one so I purchased it at Lowe’s. It’s by Delta– the Lorain collection in brushed nickel.

delta lorain faucet

formica jonathan adler

My next plan is to stain the vanities, well, at least the master bath vanity. The darker vanity will really make the new countertops pop with more contrast. And I need to update both vanities with hardware.

Want to enjoy a new Formica® Laminate countertop as well? Today we’re giving away a $100 Lowe’s gift card to get your project started!
To enter for a chance to win, just let me know what you think of the new countertops.

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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older (or nineteen (19) years of age or older in Alabama and Nebraska). Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. The notification email will come directly via the [email protected] email address. You will have 2 business days to respond; otherwise a new winner will be selected.
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This sweepstakes runs from 7/17/2015 – 8/17/2015
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Comments

  5. Kel says

    The linen, blue and silver really go well together. Very clean look. I wonder what other patterns they have. I’m interested to see how you stain the wood. I think we have the exact same cabinets.

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  6. Patti says

    I love the look! It’s giving me great ideas for updates to our bathrooms. Hope you post a tutorial on the staining when you complete it – that’s on my list of projects too!

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  7. Nicole says

    I love that design on the countertop! They look great, can’t wait to see them with the stained cabinets!

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  9. Jennifer McClenny says

    I like the look of the countertops. They are so unique! I would like to do something like this in my guest bathroom. Right now, we have a pedestal sink, but I’d prefer a nice countertop with cabinets for storage.

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  10. Jessica says

    We’ve been wanting to redo our kitchen countertops since we moved in to our 1980s home. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  11. Jessica says

    Love the new laminate! I can’t believe how good laminate looks now. We live in a little starter ranch a lot like yours, so we have all laminate countertops too. The kitchen and guest bath aren’t bad, in fact I actually like them! What I hate is our master countertop. I don’t know why- it’s just plain white but it drives me nuts! And also it shows every hair, spec of dirt, drop of makeup… Sheesh.

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  12. Lisa says

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I had no idea that there were such pretty choices in Laminate. I love the linen look…it is so fresh and clean!

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  18. Kathy says

    I have been saving for new counter tops in our kitchen and bathrooms. Changes the whole look of the room!!!

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  20. Leanette says

    I love the new countertops! The sinks and new faucets look great, too! I’ll have to check out the J. Adler collection asap!

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  21. Amy Silverthorne says

    Love the countertops! Would love to do the same thing at my house. We have plain white countertops and this is a great option! Thanks for all the ideas!!

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  22. Kendra says

    Love the “textured” look of the countertops! Your reno pics are a big reason I’m considering using Formica when we build our home. Thanks!

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  23. Jill says

    We totally need new countertops… Our 1995 pinkish counters have seen better days! (If there are ever good days to have 1995 pinkish counters )

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  24. Callie says

    I love these! I don’t know that I’ve seen many countertops with a pattern other than stone, and they look really nice. With 2 kids under three, I’m totally down for laminate countertops! They’re so easy! And I’d love that gift card, because I’m currently saving to replace my kitchen countertops after my (darling) husband burnt a ring in them with a boiling pot of green beans.

    P.s. I’ve really been enjoying the podcast!

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  28. CMB says

    Great update! I love the faux marble laminate that company offers 🙂 Staining the vanities will look so good! Can’t wait to see that 🙂

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  31. Margie says

    Hi There,

    What a great giveaway! I can always find something at Lowe’s! Your bathrooms look great! I love the look of the new countertops!

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  33. Erica says

    I love that linen counter top. So much different than the ordinary stone look! We could use a new one. Our current model is chipped!

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  36. Megan says

    I can’t wait to see your vanities stained with that counter! We just built our bathroom counter, but I’d love to have our kitchen counters done soon too

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  37. Nicole Rich says

    Love how clean the look is! Recently discovered your blog and have been using so many if your great ideas. I look forward to reading your blog!

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  38. sue says

    We are moving next month and we would..okay need…to fix up our new bathrooms.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  39. Shellbowen says

    What a fresh new look. I love the linen pattern. You now have freshened up bathrooms without having to endure a complete redo. Looks good.
    Michelle

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  41. Kirstie says

    Very nice update! I Love the linen look instead of stone. Our 4 bathrooms really need an update as well!

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  42. kate says

    We have older laminate counters in our bathrooms that I’d love to update too! Love the neutral color that you chose, compliments well with the fresh blue walls!

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  43. Brittany says

    New bathroom countertops would be great! Your flowers look lovely! I like how your countertops have a little interest without being over the top.

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  45. Emily Maron says

    The counter tops are so pretty (and I love how you did the edge!)! Could you have undermounted your sinks? Not sure if that is possible when you use laminate?

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  46. shirley short says

    I love the texture and the rounded feature of the edges! Who knew you could do that with laminate… not me.

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  48. Kelsey B says

    I love how you update your house with small changes that create a HUGE difference. You’re right when you say you don’t live in a “granite countertop” house. I feel the same way about mine and as we do updates I try to keep that in mind so we don’t overspend and make bigger upgrades than necessary.

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  51. Ryann Salamon says

    The new countertops are really nice! I love that they have “built-in” texture and think they will look great with a darker-stained vanity.

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  53. Rachel says

    Who knew there were so many new stylish choices in laminate these days! Looks great! We’re moving and could definitely use some new countertops in the new house!

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  54. Jessica says

    I love the countertops! We recently purchased a home that hasn’t been remodeled since the 70s and I would love to try something like this for our ugly kitchen counters.

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  58. April V. says

    I love your new countertops! They work really well with the new sinks and the brushed nickel faucets. I’m jealous!

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  61. Kara says

    so funny how the simplest of changes can make such a difference! Keeping things you, while making them better is so gratifying!

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  63. Susanne says

    Formica has made leaps and bounds in quality and choices! It definitely gives a wider range of options for midpoint priced countertops, while still letting the homeowner have custom looks.

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  73. Tabathia B says

    I like the faucet and the countertops, but wondered if you are going to repaint the walls to go with the same theme of the formica and the faucet or replace the sink

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  81. Betty C says

    I really like the new look. I especially like the new faucets. They are a much more interesting design than the originals.

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  83. angie says

    I really like them. I have always hated the faux marble look that so many bathrooms have. This is not trying to be anything other than pretty. Nice!

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  86. Sharon says

    Looks great! We were looking at different products to replace our vanity top and after seeing yours, we may just go with Formica.

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  93. Michelle says

    I have to say I’ve never seen that color vanity top. Nice choice. I am also in the middle of redoing my main bath. Little by little right?

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