Can anyone offer any opinions on durability of work surfaces please?
We're going to a new house and I want to replace the worktops (units look fine) but am not sure what to go for.
Ideally I'd have granite but it is very dear, and also I might wait till I can do the whole thing properly before putting my forever worktops in 
But meanwhile, what is really durable? I've tried oak and hate it, don't want anything with a 'texture', but I have three boys and so they will randomly chop things on it, however often I tell them not to, and so on.
Basically it has to last and be really easy to clean and keep in good condition.
Any thoughts very welcome