engineered stone

for versatility i would say go for 2X2... even if u whack it.. u can easily replace the tiles. And the table top will last you for ages... if you can find a good tiler... they can make it look almost seamless. My second choice is solid surface... more versatile than the granite and cheaper also. The best if you can find engineered stone(quartz).

hahahahah thats why its the best choice... and if u can afford it... the weird thing is that in europe its the other way around... granite is actually more expensive there... Quartz is good cause its very resilient against scratches and stain.... can take heat damage and it can be repaired... looks better 2X2 tiles. the only thing is thats its crazy expensive and not many carpenter have it. Very hard to find a good master who knows how to work with Quartz so thats why i choose solid surface.

i am using LG. 10 yrs warranty for a peace of mind... they cover cracks and discoloring...

erms still brand new... just got it... havent even moved in yet