Can anyone recommend a kitchen worktop that isn't granite or wood, looks high quality and wears well...and is not too ££? 
I'm trying to research and getting lost with all the different options I've never heard of.
Is there such a thing as realistic faux wood that wears well and doesn't chip or stain?
I'm considering (gloss or matt) white or matt grey inframe units. Walls will remain light and floor = wood effect or pale tile effect probably.
Dark worktops might be too much as I want to keep the room quite light and airy. Equally pale worktops won't offer enough contrast. Wood/ imitation seems like a good compromise.
I've had wood before and I don't find the upkeep too bad but if there's a realistic alternative I'm interested 