Different rooms, different solutions. No, it's not bad to pick another top.

Hi Amie, have you had a look at the Caesarstone website? They have a visualiser where you can select different bench tops, splash backs, cabinetry, floors and wall colour - it's fabulous for getting a better idea of how your kitchen will look :) I had a play with it for about an hour the other day lol ;) I found it amazing that the small sample colours, look totally different when applied on a large scale like a bench top.... definitely worth navigating around the Visualiser page of their website to see what you think will work best for you :)

I have ydl on vanity 2 years no problem

I’ve not used it but after 20 years of participating in building discussions I’ve yet to hear many complaints about engineered stone. According to a stone mason they are all very similar in composition. Most of the complaints come from installation issues. There was a flurry of complaints when Caesarstone first brought out their matt honed concrete finishes. So if the product you’re using has been in the market for a while and it’s installed properly then it’s going to perform the same as the alternative product. Do your diligence by putting your sample through your own scratch and stain tests.