We've only had our Cambria quartz counter top for about 1 month and I LOVE it!! I did want more of a shine but find it is not very shiney at all : ( But is sounds like more prefer the less shinier type. Around here the popular ones are Oxford, Nottingham and Victoria from what the dealer told me. I like them too and thought that one of those would be my choice but ended up choosing the new Cranbrook Quarry series just because it went better with the cabinets. Preston and Brownhill were also very nice. I was able to take the small 4"x4" sample home for a few days to decide. I can barely see the seem and love how it cleans. Haven't put anything REALLY hot on it, like a slow cooker, and probably won't just because I'm scared to LOL. Here are some pics.......total cost $5700 (install & tax)

Color choosing is so personal and I see you aren't getting a lot of suggestions. It was fastest for me to find an inspiration photo with cabinets in wood I liked. Then check out the different countertop colors in the photos and take the photo with you to a showroom that sells Sileston or Caeserstone and someone who works there can show you the samples next to a sample of your cabinet wood. This is something you have to see yourself to know if you like how they will look together. The website houzz.com has these photos in the kitchen gallery, some from Contemporary, some from Traditional so you can see some light counters, some dark. Good luck! [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by los angeles interior designer Lori Gilder [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by atlanta general contractor AHB Custom Home Builders [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by san francisco general contractor RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by boston kitchen and bath Divine Kitchens LLC [contemporary kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by san francisco general contractor Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

I dont know the color that they have with it- but i saw it in person and there was too much grey.... I was looking for something lighter... my 1st choice right now is... merry gold granite- but its a darker color- i'll take a picture of it later. I was hoping to find silestone/caesar stone in more of a earth tone and lighter color...

@just_janni - I was surprised to hear that, too. Neither 'designers' asked me about my aesthetic, our furniture, how we styled our past home, our goals, colors we preferred, or anything that let them know about us so they should help. Maybe my coming in prepared they didn't want to interrupt me? EIther way it's done and I now can move onto window treatments.