How do I bathroom / kitchen / extension? etc.

What's wrong with wood?

It's survival is directly correlated to how time rich you are. And is almost always not installed correctly - eg Correct cut outs under sink lip, and sloping drain cut outs.

Aside from the staining, molding, warping, splintering and fraying? Nothing that I can think of.

we went with bamboo.

pros;

• good eco credentials
  
• looks (have got bamboo shelving system and island worktop so matches in nicely)
  
• i was installing it myself so knew i could adjust it if needed
  
• ordered online and got a load of offcuts that i have used elsewhere
  
• good value
  
  

cons;

• requires re-finishing / waxing every 6 months
  
• has a few watermarks now after 2 yrs use (which i think adds to the charm of wood but most would probably disagree with)