You know, for about 15 years I had IKEA wooden countertops (back when they were made better, I think)...
As a matter of fact, I had almost IKEA everything!
Point being, those wooden countertops served me really well. They held up just fine - I really babied them when I first installed it, but as the years went on, they took on a lovely patina with very little care. It's not always about the most expensive, or the best countertop (as if there really is one best).
ETA: It's really about whatever works best within one's budget. Hence, IKEA for 14 years!
