Thanks, everyone. Still not sure why not ALL the pics are showing up, but too tired to figure it out tonight. dianalo, that's actually not a Domsjo. The Domsjo is a really nice sink, but I didn't like that it sat above the counter, so we paid the extra for a Belle Foret undermount farm sink. It was pricier and necessitated modifying the base cabinet and therefore doing a curtain underneath the sink instead of doors, but I'm really happy with it. I think I like the curtain better than I would have liked the doors. As for the tin backsplash ... it's a temporary fix. I like it a lot, and may yet decide to keep it, but the plan has always been to do white subway tile 2/3 of the way up the wall (basically to the height of the range hood). But for now, it's really functional, easy to clean, and gives a little visual interest to what might otherwise be a pretty boring little kitchen. And since it's a kitchen in a 1921 house, the tin "feels" right in the same way that the subway tile will "feel" right when we get around to doing it. It was only $200 and maybe an hour of work to do. I'll try to take some better pics that encompass more of the kitchen tomorrow. There's a "hutch" on the opposite wall that wasn't included in these pics. Thanks for looking! I hope it helps. If you want pics of anything else, let me know. When we started this, NO ONE had pics of Corian Rain Cloud, so I know how scary it can be to second guess yourself and wonder if you made the right call.

Well, such thoughtful feedback from everyone has been quite helpful. Suero, thank you for taking the time to check out the Corian and laminate to let me know that in real life there is quite a difference to the touch. I've always liked working on laminate counters and had them for 35 years in my last home. Gooster, wouldn't travertine and limestone be too cold for a desk surface in the winter? I don't know much about these lovely materials, just asking. I'm certainly open to looking at other materials. Holly-kay, you best expressed my initial plan, to use the same painted material as the cabinets, as yes, I do want a high end look in that room. In my last home I had a study with white painted library cabinets. The counter was the exact same painted surface as the cabinets. They held up for many years, but needed repainting at the end. However, my DH did the initial painting with an air sprayer at home which can't match a job by professionals, esp. a product produced in a large factory. I think I can handle the care needed with a painted surface, just was hoping something else would work and be care-free. I live alone and the grands are not allowed to be careless with nice things. However, a painted surface would still mean a seam somewhere in the 103" long counter. I think if the last 8 " were pieced in the desk area it would be noticed less at a distance,esp if a desk pad were used as holly-kay suggests. The general consensus seems to be that Corian is a nice product but may not give the formal look I'm going for. Thanks to all of you for taking the time to respond and to provide such open feedback. I really appreciate your help and will post photos when the cabinets are installed. I've slowly been collecting artifacts from whaling days for this shelf system so can't wait to finally display and enjoy them.

Hi, Thanks for the reply. It seems too thin for a door. Would we cut strips of the corian and adhere it to the inside of the door to accomodate the hinge? I don't want to see the hinges. What do you think about a stainless steel piano hinge mounted to the inside?

I had considered the Corian Rain Cloud as a countertop and even ordered a cutting board made out of it, so I could see a larger sample. I ended up not loving it, but I still have the cutting board. You can email me at astridholbergATcomcastDOTnet (using the symbols @ and . in the right places) if you would like me to send it to you. I would do it for the cost of shipping. It really helps to see a larger piece. Another thing to recommend: I went to a local corian fabricator and they had scraps left over from previous jobs. You might try that.