Right.

I like the left better, more color and pattern without being too busy.

I like the left better. It seems warmer and in keeping with the other pictures posted.

I prefer the left side, slightly bolder and it looks richer, to me.

If these are the granites I think they are, the one on the left will lean more warm, with brown and gold tones once its installed, and the one on the right will lean more white and cool I think. Which are you wanting to achieve? From the pics you have (LOVE the glass doors btw!), you appear to want a warm tone with the warm whites you have in the pic.

I agree the left side granite is warmer and the greater amount of black in it seems to play nicely with the leaded glass design. I also think it will go nicely with the floor.

left

Right, because it's less busy and more understated. It allows you to focus more on the lead glass windows; yet, you still have the cream that coordinates with the warmth of the cabinets, floor, and glass color.

Neither. Something with more color and movement, or something quieter, like an engineered quartz.

Right, looks gorgeous. The left would also be lovely. Your kitchen will be beautiful!

Right.

I don't understand what on earth either of those stones has to do with leaded windows, one way or the other. Are you trying to make your kitchen look like it was built around 1900, give or take? Then neither goes. Both are very distinctively granite-looking from a mile away.

If you are trying to match those stones to something, dig into paints and backsplashes.

I agree with hollysprings. I don't think either of your granites add to the warmth and beauty of your cabinets. Granite in picture is too "busy". Smoother and calmer would work better.

hollysprings: It's helpful that you mention quartz. I am removing quartz from 1999 LOL. The shade that I have is just like a shade of cardboard. I also must get rid of the ugly bulging drop in Kohler executive chef sink with it's leaky faulty non pull out faucet from 1999. The faucet still leaks even after several visits from plumbers. The edges of the cast iron sink have rust waves around it and chipped paint in some areas. The quartz was installed by the previous owner and several places have told me that I can only put in another drop in sink with the same cut out size. Several places also said they would not be responsible if my quartz cracked during removal, trimming or replacement. That is why I'd rather just put in new counter tops. I shopped for quartz and I found Cambria Torquay (60 psf) but it was too cold and white. Silestone Lagoon was also too cold. I looked at the Berkeley but thought it was too dark as the main color was brown and I wanted the main background color to be creamy white, tans, browns, grey without being an exotic grade. My neighbor has several quartz counter tops throughout her home but I haven't seen any that speak to me. I'm finally getting rid of my rusty sink & leaky faucet ! I'm a bit worried that the bold look will stand out and look busy after years of looking at my bland cardboard colored quartz. When I was receiving quotes every single one of the visitors wanted to know why I was removing quartz LOL. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated thanks everyone !!!!

What color are your cabinets?

Right, because I like a lighter less busy stone and it has nothing to do with the cabs. Either works and a poll like this is just going to tell you everyone else's personal preference when all that matters is your own.

In the day light I initially chose the busy granite. Now I am leaning towards the less busy choice at night. Okay maybe too many glasses ... I would like to add glass cabinets to dress up my far cabinets which face the wall of windows. ( the only source of incoming sunlight for my kitchen ). Many thanks for any input good or bad :)

I'm not blown away by either for the look I think you're after, but between these two, I like the warmth of the left stone better with the ivory cabs and light floor. Just be careful you're not going to end up with a bunch of brownish neutrals that don't add up to any character.

keep in mind the granite you are leaning towards above can have some prominent redish tones to it. are you sure that is what you want? i ruled out that granite for that reason. have you seen these stones in person to be sure you know what you are getting? i am not a fan of either. i also have a vintage looking kitchen with hardwood floors and ended up going with marble. i know that is not a perfect choice for everyone but could not deal with the busy look of granite.

Cambrian Black leathered granite would play up the black in your lead glass and be more neutral. Very pretty with white or cream cabinets.

Do you think adding glass cabinets to the opposite wall (which faces the wall of floor to ceiling windows) will add light and hopefully some sparkle. All those wood windows have rectangle mullions, the large floor to ceiling window beside that wall (90 degrees to it) also has rectangle mullions as well as the glass door to the outside deck (same rectangle mullions). I would love to add a large antique chandelier in that far darker corner.

I like the right because it's softer and calmer but I don't think it picks up on the warm tones of your floor. The one in the photo seems to do that. I think it's a good idea to look for some that are less busy without specks which seems to be the soothing vibe of your other selections.

Like I said earlier, I am not a designer nor do I have any aspirations to be one. I am grateful to GW for the wonderful ideas and constructive feedback from all of you :)

Is your cabinet color Benjamin Moore simply white? I wouldn't call that ivory. It's a very white color. It is very hard to tell colors on the computer. You need to choose from the actual samples in your own light.

catbuilder, I disagree with you about BM Simply White. :) It was one of the two colors I considered for my cabinets (I went with BM Cloud White). Simply White is only slightly whiter than Cloud White, both of them being a rich soft white. Of course lighting and other elements in the kitchen influence the perception of color.

Left with the leaded glass pic on the right. But I am not a home decor whiz!