Thanks for the deco-kudos yukionna! And David...
"the check's in the mail!" 
Talk about a beautiful decorating job...yours is terrific too!
Having just completed the dinette in Maxwell, I want to contribute a few thoughts that may help folks considering refacing their cabinets. I worked first-hand with both Wilsonart plastic laminate (table) and real wood/veneers (bench seats). I did the all the work myself using a friend's shop and tools, although most of the tools I used I could have done at home with our "DIY" ones....it was just nice to have all the layout space in the shop, the professional power tools (I felt like Tim Allen!) and the mess away from home.
Frankly, I think working with the wood is easier. It's thiner, lighter and can be cut with an Exacto knife. The plastic laminate, requires a router and special bit to cut/trim it, although that's no big deal if you already have one, if you have to go buy one...add that to the cost of the laminate and the difference in $$$ is reduced.
I looked at the referenced site and they have beautiful products, however their prices do seem a bit high and then you have to add shipping to that. Most cities have wood-working stores and local distributors for wood veneers, you may want to check one out. I am certain the pricing would be equal or better, the selection/variety about the same and you could see it in person and select you graining before purchasing it.
As far as "finishing" the veneered pieces...it's very simple...just lightly sand the panel once it's adhered, stain it the desired color and then clear coat.
Another consideration is, edge trim. With wood, you can stain the substrate edge to match the face or use a veneer tape. With the plastic laminate the edge is going to be more apparent because most likely on thin panels, you wouldn't use edging so it would be a painted or ??? surface. On thicker panels you will need either metal or vinyl t-mould or plastic laminate edge trim, which entails more routing and a special bit!
Also, if you are using plastic laminate over existing cabinetry the thickness
may be and issue that affects your hinges & hardware...although A/S tolerences are probably okay. The plastic laminate is thicker than the veneers which might mean you have to relocate hinges, thus affecting stability or "solidness" because the new holes are "so close" to to the old ones or the hinges are stressed from not being relocated....know what I mean? I'm having trouble comunicating this point....
One other thought...I have been told many times by professional cabinetmakers in my 20+ years as a commercial interior designer, that when using plastic laminate (or wood veneers for that matter) that both sides of the panel need to be covered in the same material. This is to prevent warping and twisting due to environmental conditions. Think about it...if plastic laminate is on the outside and either plywood or ??? is on the inside, moisture from the air can only get in from one side. this could cause the panel to expand/contract and cup making the fit questionable.
And finally, the wood veneers will, IMHO, give you a more "custom" and time-enduring look than a plastic laminate ever will. It will also be warmer to the touch and a cozier feeling...if that's what you're going for. It you're looking for the CCD-look, laminates would be perfect!
Okay...enough food for thought, just my $.02.
Whatever you decide to do is up to you...YOU are the one that has to do the work (or pay for it!) and be happy with the results. There is no "right" or "wrong" way just considerations that need to be taken into account. The most important thing is the that the result fits with your lifestyle...good luck! Please share photos...
Shari
BTW if you would like to see more pictures of the dinette work in progress, check out
Maxwell's website or click on the "photos" button below.