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Does anyone have wood perimeter countertops and a marble island?

12 years ago

I see lots of marble perimeter countertops and wood top islands, on the Internet, on this forum and in the magazines...but I'm wondering, does anyone have the reverse? Wood perimeter countertops with a marble island? If you do, does it work well? Can you post pictures? Thanks in advance :)

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andi_k
12 years ago
Here's a pic I had saved on houzz...

[modern kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2105) by austin interior designer Van Wicklen Design
KCRemodeler
12 years ago
I'm getting walnut perimeters/peninsula installed right now, with granite on my walnut beverage center....i also had a hard time finding pics. but at least i think it will work well. :) Hoping to have pics posted in two weeks.
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I struggled with this exact same dilema. Most of the two tone kitchens have light perimeter and dark island. The style of my house and surrounding furniture does not really support the look of so much light cabinetry. But I also didn't want an all dark cabinet kitchen. I began searching desperately for pictures in magazines and as I looked I began to find a few and they were beautiful! Then Sharon1 posted pictures of her kitchen and she had the exact same color scheme I had just ordered and I thought it was gorgeous! It was a huge load off my back. My perimeter is a dark stain rustic beech and my island is a creamy glaze. I haven't picked countertops yet - I don't know what I want to do yet. I think the reason you see my light perimeters is that it keeps the kitchen light and airy and a dark island looks more like a piece of furniture. Flipping it is less common, but it is still beautiful. I wish I had pictures, but I'm a DIY project under construction! :-) I also searched for Sharon1 and all her pictures fell of the forum, which is a bummer. I couldn't find her in the FKB either - she must not have posted there. I'm sorry to not be more help visually. But hopefully I've reassured you that many of us have done the very color scheme you are considering!
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I live in a house with a light perimeter and dark island. I don't like the kitchen, but I do like this detail-- it's one of the only things I like! I'm considering doing the same thing on my new kitchen, too.
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Thanks, all. It sounds like staining isn't an issue these days with the good sealers. I can handle etching, scratching, etc., on our perimeter (and welcome it) but I wouldn't want it on our center island. We have a giant South-facing window that pours light onto the center island and would really exacerbate every little etch. We aren't going to worry about every little thing on the perimeter but we do also plan on protecting it by using cutting boards and treating it nicely. We know it will happen anyway, though.
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2LittleFishies
12 years ago
I think the look is as beautiful as the reverse, but I assume many conclude that for island prep the wood is easier to deal with than the etch/stain factor of the marble... at least that's what I thought in my case : )
boxerpups
12 years ago
I do not have wood nor marble but I do have a few visuals
that might help you.
~boxer

wood perimeter and marble island.

not a marble island but granite

not marble island rather a granite island with
perimeter in wood

wood perimeter (not marble in the center but at least
you can see the wood counters)
lavender_lass
Original Author
12 years ago
Andi- Thank you...that's really pretty :)

KCRemodeler- That sounds wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Fishies- I think you're right, but I'm trying to minimize the damage, so I thought the small island might get less abuse. We'll see...

Boxerpups- Beautiful pictures, as always! Thank you, for all the options. I really like the last one, as I'm thinking about a small island or work table.

My blue Arborite is no more and the one place in the city nearby, didn't even know what Arborite was! So, I don't think they'll be having any sales on display models. LOL

Here are the bunny tiles and blue arborite I was hoping to use...which I'm sure most of you have seen :) {{gwi:1448093}}From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures
{{!gwi}}From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures

I know I want white cabinets for the perimeter, but if there's no blue...I like this picture...and thought maybe I could paint the island/work table the blue, with a marble top, to go with this. What do you think? {{!gwi}}From Courtyard Garden album

And for those of you, who have seen my earlier plan...our contractor said it would be very difficult to put the bedroom wing onto the existing house...and expensive. So, I'm back to my ealier plan, with all the porches and a corner banquette! Sorry, it's so light, but it's a copy. {{gwi:1400142}}From Courtyard Garden album

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