$Formica, $12 per square foot (installed) Shown here in Fossil, Formica’s laminates come in exuberant colors, subtle patterns, and finishes that replicate the look and feel of natural stone at a fraction of the cost. Photo 7 of 15 in Inexpensive and Durable Material We Love: Laminates by Diana Budds$

Inexpensive and Durable Material We Love: Laminates

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Formica, $12 per square foot (installed)

Shown here in Fossil, Formica’s laminates come in exuberant colors, subtle patterns, and finishes that replicate the look and feel of natural stone at a fraction of the cost.