Think industrial
Your shiny and basic linoleum countertops could really do with an upgrade, but buying a whole new countertop in a marble or other material can often break the bank. You’re not doomed to be stuck in the seventies, however.
Head to your DIY store for some concrete and satin finish paint. Cover the countertop with a light coating of concrete, dry, sand it smooth, and then paint in grey to create a modern, industrial-looking finish.