Pictures of our granite slab (and a long, boring story)

16 years ago

We're building long-distance...so we drove out of state for our Spring Break and went to check on the house progress. I knew that this trip would be for choosing a granite, appliances, and plumbing fixtures. I've poured over your granite tops for months, keeping a list of stone to check out once we finally made it to the granite yards. We forgot the list. The list of granite AND appliances to check out in person.

Oh well, I told myself that I KNEW what I was looking for. I had decided that the colors in the slab were more important than the movement. I'd even reasoned that I would be PERFECTLY happy with a more uniformed granite as long as it had the the colors I wanted. Well, I found a uniformed granite with exactly the colors I wanted and there's just this tiny twinge of wistfulness...I keep going back to some strong, flowing granite pics. But we went to four different places, and I couldn't find a beautiful slab with movement in our colors.

Anyway, I still think it's beautiful. Here's some pictures from our adventures of granite shopping with a 5yr old and a 6 month old (who was getting her first two teeth during the trip).

Here's a picture of the new house upon arrival

(cinder block steps aren't permanent)

Here's a sample cabinet door next to a chip of our granite

Our slabs

They called it Gallo Bahia but I'm sure it goes by another name because I couldn't find any examples of it on the internet.

For those interested in what it's like spending an entire 7 hours granite shopping with two kids...here are some funny pictures.

After the 2nd granite yard, the 5yr old wanted to take pictures while we were driving. Here are the pictures we found on the camera (lol).

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rmlanza
16 years ago
Your daughter has the makings of an award winning photographer! What a beautiful picture of your baby! Not to mention the pink Crocs and Daddy's map!

Congratulations on your beautiful new home AND your beautiful new granite. Can't wait to see pics of it all finished!

Robin
kelleg69
16 years ago
I think the granite looks great and your kids are even better looking than it! Good luck. Must be tough to build long distance.
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You are all amazing. Thank you so much for your input! I believe you've answered my question about cost savings. I do believe you've convinced us to stick with the basement. So a little more information and reasoning for this layout, which I agree is a little different.... We're in our mid thirties and we have 3 young daughters. We live in a split level with garage below, and I gotta say, it's not my favorite setup. Unloading kids and carrying everything upstairs is hard. He's a farmer with a wide array of hobbies including hunting, skiing and camping, and there's a lot of crap that goes along with those things. I'm a simple woman with few passions other than working full time, raising babies, taking care of chickens and making soap. Our current yard is a steep hill with our home in close proximity to a busy highway. My girls will never be able to ride a bike or play with a ball at this property. So we desire the following in a home: Accessible main level for aging parents and of course for us in the future. The front entrance of our plan has a concrete sidewalk ramp. Attached garage on main level with plenty of space for farm truck, SUV, his old Camaro, ranger, mower, saws, tools and a workbench. A decent sized mudroom/ laundry room. Four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. I'm thinking of 3 teen girls getting ready in the future. Walk in pantry. I have home canned goods and canning supplies. It'd be nice to have space for that. A secondary living room. I want this to be a romper space for my growing kids, their cousins and friends. The less breakable things, the better, in my mind! I see a lot of movie watching happening here, and a windowless den would be fabulous. A second kitchen for entertaining, which we do quite often, and for soap making. This is a messy hobby that also comes with a lot of stuff that takes up space. The craft room and hunting rooms.. these are on my wish list. That whole end of the basement could just remain unfinished storage. But how nice it would be to have designated space for his hobbies and mine. Really, I'm okay with no windows in those rooms! Anyway, we've put a ton of thought into these plans. It is essentially a whole other home in the basement which I know is a lot of expense, but something I'd like to explore at least. Thank you again for answering my questions! our current home :)
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bluekitobsessed
16 years ago
The house looks beautiful, the kids are adorable, and I love the way the warm gold glaze on the cabinets matches the granite. Good luck!
igloochic
16 years ago
LOL I so know how you feel dear...I took a 2 year old. Nothing like trying to look at granite while chasing him so he won't get under the big slabs...they might look steady standing up there in the yard...but it just doesn't feel good to have the baby under them! I only made it to one granite yard (ok that's all we have LOL) but thank god! 7 hours of granite and the baby....e gads! I hope you drink! :oP

It's very pretty. I'm partial to the golds :) I do have granite in your "colors" with lots of movement called Vulcan Gold...but I never see it anywhere! I've had the slabs on hold for two years LOL
fairytalebaby
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16 years ago
Igloo, I'm not speaking to you right now. Your Vulcan Gold and mysterymachine's Golden Ray were on my "list" of slabs that I was DETERMINED to find while in the area! LOL. When we stopped for lunch I asked DH if he thought I could have a margarita (I'm nursing the little one) and he said "It's probably fine for the baby if you have a drink, but I think drinking and shopping could be a dangerous combination for you"!
mysterymachine
16 years ago
Does that mean you are not talking to me either? LOL. Your house is very cute - looks like a great lot up against a green belt!

You have to be excited that the color matches so good! Look at it this way - now you don't have to worry about making the granite the focus point and can be a little more adventurous on your backsplash or other elements of your kitchen.
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16 years ago
Your house and granite are beautiful! My Mom has similar (if not the exact granite) at her home. It is really pretty. Congrats on your choices and making it through the trip. Kids are adorable!
fairytalebaby
Original Author
16 years ago
Yes, mystery...I'm still upset at both of you for finding such perfect slabs! Thanks for adding the comment about my backsplash--now I have to worry about that?!? I can't wait to be done with all these decisions! lol
mysterymachine
16 years ago
Awwww but backsplashes are FUN!

The decisions I got really sick of are all the little ones like what kind of reflector inside the recessed lighting - stuff that I've never thought of before the remodel.
pennylaney
16 years ago
Beautiful granite, house, cabinets AND children! Sounds like you are having fun.

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neesie
16 years ago
I love the granite you chose! Your new house looks so pretty, the setting and the bright red door. What a nice place for your kids to grow up!
fairytalebaby
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16 years ago
Thanks for all the responses!

PennyLaney--If you think it sounds like I'm having fun...I think you read the wrong post! LOL...just kidding. I'm so stressed and my best friends now think I'm spoiled because of GW. A year ago I'd have been happy with a $400 dishwasher and now I have this yearning for the F&P double dish drawers. I need to step away from GW...lol.

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