Come take a peak at my Costa Esmeralda!

15 years ago

Well, it went in yesterday and I have to say I just love it!! Definitely feels a little more green than I thought, but there is also lots of grey/blue too. Really looks beautiful and a breeze to keep clean. Doesn't show fingerprints and crumbs. Sorry these aren't the best pics. I have to work on my camera. You can click on the pictures to see them bigger and more of the album.

So, now onto paint, backsplash,pendants, chairs and stools. The paint is going on the big wall behind the island and around the table/window wall.We are having all new trim put up, and crown molding over the cabinets/I would like that wall to stand out a little from the granite. Not sure what I'm going to do there yet. Thinking of Espresso bar stools and table...unless you think black would be better.

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kelleg69
15 years ago
Looks awesome. Great with the cabinets too.
jejvtr
15 years ago
positano
I have loved following your threads - I meant to post on your last(?) re: cabinet color - Everything is really coming together your palette is very soothing - Love the cabs - I like that they are not stark

Costa is stunning - great choice!

Loved just looking through your pics - yummy!

I love the aqua blues but for some reason, never liked blue in eating areas (just me) Of all your pics I like the one showing wine fridge, flowers and paint samples - The paint I like the best is the khaki(bottom, largest) colored one - To my eye, the blues & greens are just not the right blue or green -

Link for stools didn't work - but from what I understand on here go for comfort! Seems the biggest regret w/stool purchase is lack of comfort.

You really have unlimited options for backsplash - It appears your home is traditional - So, my personal pref would be stay traditional - Although I think color like a glass subway would be beautiful - I tend to feel that it limits that down the road changes - if that makes sense

keep posting !
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I googled Costa Esmeralda granite and it appears to be a medium green granite, sometimes with some beige and taupe(?) It might be helpful for you to post a picture of your slab or check Google images to find one that is very similar to the color of yours. From what I saw, and what I recall of Emperador Light marble, I think that you would find EL to be too busy to go with CE. (And I do love EL!) With a beautiful granite, it's sometimes best to let it be the star and let the other elements take a supporting role. I think that travertine would really compliment your CE. Have you checked Houzz.com for any inspiration photos of CE or similar granite? Even searching the bathroom photos for "green granite" may give you some good examples. I had to laugh when I read that your hubby wants something "cavelike" because that's not typically the goal for most people. But I do understand because, between my dark Moxuara granite, darker-than-we-had-ordered cabinets and my darker-than-I-remember-it tile, my bathroom may be verging into cavelike territory.
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Ohmygoodness, I haven't looked at this post in awhile -it just came up when I was searching for another, and so I saw these new posts. So sorry! starpooh -thank you so much for asking! I'm flattered! I am just leaving to go to a swim meet, but will take care of this next week if that's okay. Rosie -you're so sweet! The pulls are from IKEA and Lowe's -they are an exact match to each other! The longest are from IKEA. On the coffee bar counter: the long drawers are 34 inches across. Top one is 6" deep and bottom is 10.5" deep (measured inside). The narrower drawers are 16 inches across. Bottom one is 10.5" deep and one above it is 6" deep. The bottom one holds all my pitchers upright, which I love! All of these drawers replaced cabinet doors. The bank of drawers beneath the cooktop: the top drawers replaced fake drawer-fronts, and are each 16" across the drawer face, 13" inside crosswise measurement, and 6" deep. I use them for pot and pan lids. Ideally they would have been another inch wider. The middle drawer is 34" across the drawer face, 31.5" inside crosswise measurement, and 6" deep. The bottom drawer is the same crosswise measurements, but is 10.5" tall and was sized specifically to store my tallest stockpot. Hope this is helpful -thank you again for your sweet comments! If I missed anything, or it is confusing, just bring on the questions... Lynn
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Thats too bad, because I have an appt for Tuesday at Elemar. There is a granite called silver sea green, maybe that was it? I haven't seen that one in person, just seen it listed on the internet, some bad photos. I haven't called everyone local, because each fabricator uses certain granite yards or warehouses. I finally found a fabricator who will do my L shaped counter with only a small seam at the sink rather than a large seam at the L, and he even said that is the way he always does it, "why would you want a big seam like that" at the L he asked, and it is the one my kitchen installer uses. I was getting prices independently and had a problem with the way most of them wanted to lay out the counter. Anyway, he uses 3 warehouses, and one I have been to, only have dark green and very gray, damaged slabs and don't plan to order any more until what they have is sold. The other two I have been dealing with, have been going by photos because they are not too close to me. I was waiting to go out there to look at them until they got in a new shipment they were expecting, but the photos do not look promising. The nice, light green CE seems to have dried up, and I don't know if it will come back in this spring/summer or if it is no longer available from the mine. Also, I have been given prices of up to 170-180.00 sq ft for this. So between getting a good fabricator who will do it in the way I prefer and wide differences in prices, I can't just go anywhere. But I do have a choice of several large granite warhouses, just none are getting in those colors right now for what ever reason. This whole granite thing is just too unpredictable for my tastes. If you don't want black or almost black, or the speckled granties, you might be out of luck. the other colors and patterns seem to have very wide color variations, and I have noticed it in other granites, other than CE, also. Sue
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I apologize: that doesn't really answer your question: Depends: where you live~ cut outs ~ edging ~ square feet ~ I would say $85.00 sf out the door price with demo, cut out sink & stove : material fab and install for the Costal. and $65-$70 per sf out the door for Crema Bordeaux. We charge $3 per sf for demo (you can do that yourself!) tell them AFTER BID $1 per sf for sealing stone (EASY to do yourself!) then you know done correctly! State that day the day fabrication or at signing and don't pay for sealing $21.00 sf for Fabrication with a choice of free edging: Demi bullnose: bullnose: standard: ease: or beveled edge.(ogee and waterfalls extra + 2.5" built up edge) $12.00 sf for complete install $275.00 for undermount sink cut out: free SS sink: 70/30 or 60/40 or 50/50 18 gauge. $175 for stove: This just gives you an idea: why: and how: Trust me: I am not advertising: We use to charge consistantly to each customer! NOT ANYMORE: Economy changed about one year ago. People come in with 6 bids in their hands! LOL! The word Consistant PRICING in Dallas Texas Is GONE! Everything is Negotable here. Now up North: I have seen some HIGH prices: Also: have to put into consideration: FREIGHT charges! These slabs come on big tankers across the sea!!!!! $$$$$ And based on where you live: it cost money to ship. Gas was high for over a year! Companies have gone out of business. Slab yards aren't stocking new granite! All have been hit. There is more of a demand here in Dallas for LOW installs: because there are "not" so trustworthy installer throwing out cheap bids! Driving the bids down. We have had to PICK up the PIECES now at 3 customers house: screw over by "bad" installers. 1/2 kitchen install: also kitchen installed wrong never fixed: and lady with guest vanity never installed right: including plumbing screwed up and we riped out and started over 36x22 piece! She was having a party! All of these 3 were "having parties" 2 Christmas and one July 4th. That motivated them: they never got their jobs fixed! Lady with 1/2 kitchen and no running water for 90 days! her kitchen 65 sf ended up costing her 5500$. We had to double rock her backsplash: because of the gaps the other installer left! And we had to match Portofino Gold: not easy! Also: other guy: CRAZY: got granite: they screwed up: never would come back: so he hired new guy to fix: screwed up cooktop worse and never came back: terrible seams: terrible install on the flow of Madura Gold! Then we were third company he hired! We riped it ALL OUT: started over: Maduri Gold 3cm: He was SOOO happy: perfect seams and he was almost in tears when we left! funny thing was it rained the next day on July 4th and his party got cancelled! and His wife was FREAKING OUT because granite installers RIPED out all the old Sheet Rock! So all the drama they had been through: she freaked out thinking we screwed up her walls! She calls Screaming at me: and I didn't understand her: She is screaming there are wires sticking out every where and wood showing!!! I had to laugh~ AND???: So, I quickly explained to here the Durock was much better and to chill out! Tile guy will fix! I had to laugh! My Point: Beware! Get references: go see their finished work: ask how long in business. Ect! I have people bring me 6 estimates lately! Home Depot, Lowes and Cosco: will charge high: remember they are Third party! They don't fabricate! they hire random people with their own shops and then random installers!
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cat_mom
15 years ago
Beautiful granite! Very soothing colors in it.
josie724
15 years ago
Very Nice Positano, it really is coming together beautifully. Enjoy cooking in that kitchen it's beautiful.
gglks
15 years ago
looking great!!!!!!!!!! and your ss appliance changed the look of everything too!!!!

are you trying to bring some blue tones in? have you tried a paint with more gray in it? one of the ones i was looking at was sw conservative gray (i think????) and sedate gray. try to bring one of those home and take a look. i also like ralph lauren....stone.

anyway, i think the ce can really change colors based on the paint color. i went with the grecian ivory and i think it brought the green out for me. (mine seems more gray than most ce)......maybe the gray's will lessen the green???? don't know but i'd check them out!!!!!

i'm soooo excited for you!!!!! it's really coming together. i think i'd go for expresso stools too.....
bestyears
15 years ago
That is so, so pretty. I cannot imagine anyone would ever get tired of looking at that.
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
I think I want to stay away from painting the walls blue. I have a lot of that color in my living room. I was looking at Sag Harbor Gray....a nice khaki neutral. Or a putty color would work too. I feel like I need a little color for a pop. What about a touch of orange? Maybe in the window treatments. Something with the green and orange? I found this pendant for over the table at Room and Board. Comes in Blue/green or orange/green.
Think it's too much? I think my style is Transitional.

Here is a link click on orange and ocean.

Here is a link that might be useful: room and board drum shade
gglks
15 years ago
i love the orange/green stripe!!!! i thought my kitchen looked really good at christmas time with all the red and green in it.....and sometimes i have green apples and oranges in my bowl on the island and the orange is a great accent......i think it will work.....
ssjm
15 years ago
I LOVE it!!
pbrisjar
15 years ago
Nice granite and that lamp is very cool. It'd add a great touch of fun to the room.
pluckymama
15 years ago
Well, you never have to worry about your cabs being too creamy again. I can't imagine a more perfect combination in your kitchen. The costa is beautiful.
redroze
15 years ago
Eeek!!! I LOVE your cabinets and granite together. I definitely think you should do espresso stools...but a dark dark brown bordering on black. It will look stunning. Your cabinets don't look too creamy, your granite doesn't look too green. Step back, don't overanalyze.
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
I went out and got some Clementines and orange flowers to see how it looked. I really love it...and I painted a swatch of the sag harbor gray.
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Sag Harbor Gray
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pbrisjar
15 years ago
What *perfect* touches. You have a great eye.
josie724
15 years ago
Positano, the orange of the clementines is just the right pop of color....very nice. I really like the Sag Harbor on the wall, it goes great with the Costa. Get over to HomeGoods they had a bunch of accessories in orange.
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
I'll definitely check out Homegoods. Dh is not sold on the paint, thinks it's a little blah. Any other suggestions?

Thanks for all the comments!
farmhousebound
15 years ago
If I were to do granite, that would definitely be at the top of my list - looks great, especially with your cabinets. The gray looks pretty with it and would allow you to bring in any color down the road with accent pieces. If you don't have a lot of wall that will be painted, maybe you can convince DH?

OT--your island is pretty much the same shape as mine is going to be. I had the cabinet I will be using for the island templated yesterday for marble. Could you tell me what edge you have as well as the radius of your corners? Are all four the same? I ask because I am shooting for your look and the fabricator and DH are trying to get me to go with more of a curved edge on the overhang side to make it more friendly if you run in to it. The fabricator said it was a 4" curve on those corners and a 1" on the cabinet side corners (hope that makes sense). Me, I would just as soon be more careful and live with whatever bruises I got (LOL)! The fabricator also seemed very reluctant when I was trying to describe the simple edge to him that your pic seems to show and was going to put something a little more formal on it (if that is the right word). Also, could you tell me how much of an overhang you have? Thanks!
pbrisjar
15 years ago
Tell Hubby to get over it ;).

No, seriously. That color is perfect with the granite. The "life" for your kitchen will come with the accessories, etc.

What are you planning on for a backsplash?
josie724
15 years ago
I agree with pbrisjar, the granite is so beautiful that you don't want a paint color that will compete with it. I think the Sag Harbor brings out the beauty of the Costa....just my opinion and you're the one who has to live with the hubby....LOL
vicnsb
15 years ago
Oh it looks gorgeous! The whole kitchen looks great, so much
sunlight making it all sparkle! I just love my costa esmeralda so I know
how you are feeling too! Can't wait to see your other choices.
vic
zenamidievel
15 years ago
Beautiful!! May I ask what type of refrigerator you put in and if it's regular or counter depth? Thanks so much!
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
Dh is actually pretty easy going. He always says I don't know why you ask for my opinion.....your just going to do what you want anyway. So, if I like the gray he'll be fine. He just wants me to love it! What a guy.

Not sure what I'm doing for backsplash. I really like the look of the tile behind the range in the picture. Not sure if it's mosaic or mini brick.Looks like the colors are grey,green maybe a touch of blue. Hard to tell in the picture. I also think cream subways would look nice. Maybe in a longer shape like REDROZE? Anyone have any ideas? not sure if I want to do glass, although Walker Zanger has some beautiful ones.
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I was looking at the top right colors.
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Farmhousebound- My island is 31.5x61. I love it!! We are only using the kitchen for minimal things since we still don't have the faucet, dw etc. So, I haven't loaded up the cabs, but it is so great to have a nice space to work on. It feels a lot larger than I thought. If I had small stools I could fit 4 around it no problem. The kids love to sit at it with their friends.

I have an Eased edge, I also wanted a cleaner look. Nothing too fussy. All 4 edges are the same. In the picture they look a little sharper than they are. They are softly rounded. When it went in, I second guessed myself. Maybe I should have rounded them more so the kids won't run into them. But if you have stools on the corners they have to walk around them. If they hit their head on the granite it would hurt no matter if it was more rounded or not!! They'll just learn to go around.

My dd had a bunch of her friends over the other day(4.5yr olds) and all they did was run around the island. Kept saying ...careful girls watch your heads!! No injuries to report. I love the way it looks. A friend just had the eased edge installed before me, so I knew that was the one.

I have a 12 inch overhand on two side. My trash/recycling is in the short end facing the dishwasher and another cab across from the fridge. I opted for more seating space than storage.

Hope that helps!!
farmhousebound
15 years ago
Thank you! Between that information and talking w/ my DH's aunt last night at dinner, I am convinced of which direction I want to go and it always helps to get confirmation. Now to make a phone call Monday to the fabricator to change all 4 edges to the same radius! My overhang will be the same as yours as well and overall top will be 72" x 35".
jejvtr
15 years ago
Posit

Looking reallyy lovely

I went "shopping" for you

http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixers&cat=310&prod=1852

Window treatments
http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-shop-by-designer-amy-butler-designer-cotton-print-fabric-amy-butler-august-fields-collection-amy-butler-august-fields-bright-buds-ivory.aspx

backsplash
I like the bottom 3x6 not the top decorative
http://www.walkerzanger.com/gallery/kitchen.php#

busy in the application but in yours would be lovely
http://www.walkerzanger.com/gallery/kitchen.php#

Backsplash ideas

Quite a personal preference - like trying to pick someone's perfume - I love simple, quiet, classic that enhances the entire palette -doesn't scream or overwhelm the space. I prefer larger brick as opposed to mini
http://www.walkerzanger.com/index.php

Moda mosaic, antium, kasade, wallstone, teak glass tile, patine, terra cotta
http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-shop-by-designer-amy-butler-designer-cotton-print-fabric-amy-butler-august-fields-collection-amy-butler-august-fields-graceful-vine-orange.aspx

http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-shop-by-designer-amy-butler-designer-cotton-print-fabric-amy-butler-august-fields-collection-amy-butler-august-fields-coreopsis-peach.aspx

http://www.fabric.com/clearance-fabric-home-decorating-clearance-discount-fabric-30-off-home-decorating-fabrics-embroidered-shantung-paradise-trellis-embroidered-shantung-paradise-trellis-brown.aspx

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Linen-and-Cotton-Dish-Towel-in-Orange-NWT_W0QQitemZ360078408454QQihZ023QQcategoryZ13953QQcmdZViewItem?refid=store

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-VERA-DISH-TOWEL-NEVER-USED-ORANGE-FLOWERS_W0QQitemZ260301624342QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=orange

Gotta have a kitchen runner or 2 - Love Kilim as they are reversible, comfy, wear exttremely well, hide plenty, resist stains and aren't pedestrian

http://www.kilim.com/shopping/productdetail.asp?lblProdid=2911&lblForm_no=9998&lblAON=1#

http://www.kilim.com/shopping/productdetail.asp?lblProdid=2813&lblForm_no=9998&lblAON=11

Wow great price
http://www.rugstudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=21840

http://www.rugstudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=26052

http://www.rugstudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32510

Ok I'm done I spent a lot of $$$$$$$$$$
:)
bdaykitchen
15 years ago
The creamy & costa are the perfect combination! My cabinets (very similar style to yours) are soon to be finished & then I have to choose a "creamy" color also.

Will you remind me-- which color did you use? I'm considering using a peacock green granite.

Love your kitchen- keep the pics coming!
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
jejvtr- wow, thanks for doing all that searching!! Love the prints from Crate and Barrell, mixer and the dish towel. I already have the mixer in Stainless though. How did you find the time to look for all that.

bdaykitchen- My cabinets are from Adelphi. I picked one of their colors called eggshell. And the granite is Costa Esmeralda. Peacock green is very pretty, my sister in law has it in her lake house. Looks very dark in some lights and more green in others.

Farmhousebound- My kitchen guy originally suggested I do a more rounded corner on one side to fit another stool. I think it would have driven me crazy to have it not be equal on all 4 sides.
zenamidievel
15 years ago
Would you mind telling me the size, counter depth or regular, of your refrigerator? I'm trying show my husband how much better counter depth would look in our space based on your pics but want to verify that's what you have.

Your kitchen is beautiful!

Z.
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
Z- I have the Kitchenaid KBFS20ETSS Architect 2 19.7 cu.ft. Counter depth french door. The cabinet frame covers all of the fridge except the doors. I think it looks great....more built in.

Here is a link- I also posted on your other thread. Not sure if you saw it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchenaid Counterdepth FD
zenamidievel
15 years ago
You're the best!! Thank you. Can't wait to see you post more pics when you've finished!

Z.
annkathryn
15 years ago
Have you decided on a wall color yet?

I have Costa Esmeralda in my master bath and went through samples of many Restoration Hardware colors. I tried Latte, Cappuccino, Sycamore Green and Bay Laurel, to name a few. Everything looked a bit blah to me so I posted on the home decorating forum for opinions. I ended up with a creamy beige from Benjamin Moore, if I remember correctly. Here are some of the choices and the end result.
From Master Bath
From Master Bath
From Master Bath
positano
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for posting the pics annkathryn. Your granite is beautiful, love that blue grey color in it.
opticalg
15 years ago
I too am looking for a paint color for my kitchen that has maple cabinets with a cherry stain and Costa Esmeralda on both the backspash and countrttop. Mine is a condo so it is small and has a northern exposure with the breakfast room facing west.

Come take a peak at my Costa Esmeralda!

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