Not porcelain, but we did granite tile counters.

Thanks Nicole.
Are your edges bullnose granite, or do the tiles come right to the edge against a trim piece?

They come right to the edge with another strip of granite under. The edges weren't as polished as the rest of the stone, but I oiled them (when I was oiling the butcherblook peninsula) to darken them up a little so it wasn't as obvious. It's been almost a year, and that one swipe with an oily rag has held up all this time.

Nicole your counters are stunning! What a wonderful idea.

Thanks, Holly! We did a complete DIY, gut job, moved every major appliance and removed a load bearing wall for under $10k. I love my granite tile and I especially loved that it fit in our budget.

Oh my goodness. Your space is so stunning! DH and I are so not DIY. Not because I wouldn't love to be but just no talent at all for us. Your lovely kitchen looks like it cost 5 times your budget. Truly one of the loveliest I've seen. Congratulations on a well planned and executed project.

I've always thought granite tile counters are a great idea. Also, I have noted that if you put 18" tiles on the diagonal, it happens to span almost exactly 25-1/2", which is what a typical countertop depth is.

Nicole, beautiful job! I cannot fathom doing a gut remodel on that budget. You are to be commended!

There is a pro tiler who is on this forum sometimes, more often in the bathroom forum who has done beautiful granite tile counters. His name is Bill..... last name escapes me now. Maybe someone can help?

Also, consider porcelain tile. Someone here did a fantastic kitchen with 24" porcelain tile. It is WOW.

Consider epoxy grout but learn how to use it first.

Deb,
Porcelain is actually my first choice. It's what I have now that I like very much.

The color we have now won't work with the new cabinets, and that's why I'm looking for some pictures for ideas.

I hadn't thought about 24" porcelain. I will check that out.
Thanks

I found the kitchen I was referring to.

Here is a link that might be useful: large format porcelain tile counter

Debra,
Thank you thank you thank you!

That is just beautiful.