Chose Azul Platino granite... did I make a mistake?
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suzanne_sl
10 years agoHere are several photos I found with a Google search of Azul Platino kitchens. I don't think it looks at all "cheap." The pattern is definitely one of the "tight, speckled" granites, and this is just a matter of taste. If you look at all the manufactured quartz patterns available that are this type, it's clear that this is a look that many people prefer.
Granite shopping with two people is always a process. In our case we spent the first several granite yards each pointing out things we liked and didn't regardless if a particular granite was one we'd actually choose for our kitchen. It took us a while to sort out things we both liked and then we could be serious about choosing a specific stone. In the end we chose one that I like and my husband Loves. My recommendation would be that you keep looking until you find something that really does it for both of you, even if one of you loves it and the other likes it. I'm not sure you're there yet. Considering how long you're going to live with your choice and the cost, continuing your search is probably in order.
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gr8daygw
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10 years agoHoly guacamole, gr9day! You live in the wrong end of the granite world. We wandered around a dozen or so yards without supervision. Like you, I admired several works of art. My favorite was one that was sky blue and sunrise pink clouds. I wouldn't put in on a counter (I don't think), but it would look perfect as wall art. Haven't seen it since and don't know the name. Another favorite was Rain Forest in the brown version. I saw that on a fireplace wall in a home once and it was gorgeous - not what I needed for the kitchen, but gorgeous.
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