BeckySue Becker, CMKBD, CAPSBecky Sue Becker is a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) and is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS). With 30 years of longevity and comprehensive experience in the kitchen & bath industry, she is a sought-after designer in the Atlanta region. Becky Sue’s advocacy approach means your turnkey project will be less stressful and help you love where you live.

This year the Kitchen & Bath Industry (trade) Show offered numerous "show stoppers" in my book!  One of my picks is from a strong leader in the world of laminate.   While many have pushed laminate off the table of consideration, I believe with the challenge of our economy coupled with the innovative design that Formica delivers .. I think everyone should re-think laminate!

Finally an alternative that really competes with the look of granite!  Formica and other laminate manufacturers are been producing laminates that have amazing colors and patterns that compete, but .. the brown edge on the caps were always the deal breaker.    While some of the edges have been amazing, the end caps always tell the story.

This year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago, Formica introduced their IdealEdge.   This edge will finish all edges of your couter top .. the same.  Affordable with the look of luxury!    

Learn more about Formica 180fx and the Ideal Edge by the main site for learning how laminate is so much more! Formica.com

Are you so intrigued you would like to know how it's made?  Check out this video, but note, this is not a DIY type of project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x3_fvIwtxcE