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12 years ago

A little bit of activity going on at my house today :)

You might see a little gap here between the cabinet and the counter. That's OK, it isn't really there :) We had the cabinets pushed over a bit because we didn't use a seam here so this huge thing had to be slid in, and we didn't want to risk scratching the cabinets.

Pantry:

AND, not kitchen related but you guys helped pick the slabs, so here are the other rooms:

Upstairs laundry. This stone is AWESOME!

Guest bath (this isn't actually In the bath or placed yet because we haven't yet resolved our tile issues with that bath):

Master Bath. We are having issues here because the faucet is too tall- it will come up too high in front of the mirror and it will obstruct the TV that is inside the mirror. We tried to offset the faucet but the sink is too big. So, we either need to switch the sink or switch the faucet. Any thoughts on a good sink that might work?

The yellow ring isn't in the stone, it's just a piece of packaging:

This piece actually needs to be redone because the sink cut out was made in the center and it needs to be on the side. There's also going to be a matching backsplash. But, in the meantime...

We are VERY happy with our granite installers. We used Imperial Marble and Granite in Lester, PA. They gave us a great price, were very helpful, scheduled the install quickly for us, had a nice selection of stone and did a great job. There was one area where a miscommunication led to a sink cut-out being put in the wrong place (really my fault) and they are remarking it at no charge. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone around the PA area.

So, now we're done with Phase I of granite install. The blue bahia is next and then we're dong with granite :)

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bostonpam
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
WOW! Just stunning. Tell us the names of your stones. I LOVE that blue cabinet too.

One thought on the master bathroom sink - mount the faucet all the way to the side. If the temperature control is on top of the handle and not separate it should be OK. If you do this you want to make sure the faucet will not splash much.
sixtyohno
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Just beautiful. I love all the detail.
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Thanks for the kind words! :) Yes, I imagine given what you've said, that you can approximate what I see in the picture. Sometimes what people are looking for is more of a feeling. What you've also implied is that you really want the look of the best ever inspiration picture. If you're doing a version of that island, I think you really need light, but you can approximate it with granite or quartzite if you're looking more for edgy guy rather than a real break-your-heart bad boy. You could definitely go darker on the perimeter. Regarding soapstone, you might look for one of the harder varieties. Try scratching it with something pointy like a screw or nail. If it's hard to make a mark, you should be able to live with it, even if you're not big into patina. I think unoiled soapstone would give you the kind of color you're looking for, it looks great with light marbles, and is very functional. If you get oil spots on unoiled soapstone you can use a grease cutting detergent like Dawn dish liquid. It's really not that much maintenance. If you go with soapstone, however, do get installers who really know soapstone. It's different from granite or marble, and has different requirements (though simpler tools). As to patterns of stones, it really depends on the exact slabs you choose, but you should be fine doing veins with veins or spots with spots but not veins with spots. Similarly, it's nice if one has more and one has fewer veins, but you want the veins to be not too dissimilar in size. A little difference is contrast. A big difference is just busy. This works best when the stones can be read as inverses of each other, so a white marble with gray veins might work with a brown granite with white or gray veins, but not so much with a brown granite with black or red veins. These are just generalities, however. It really depends on the exact slabs and how you template them and fit them together. Taking away that whole question, could make your life a lot easier. Have you considered quartz for the perimeter? One of the ones that reads solid?
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Seems like anything goes these days. As much as I like to look at the glass bowels on top of a cabinet, I don't like them. You go with what you want. Both pics are very nice.
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dandylandy . Honestly I never really priced 1.25 inch carrara marble.. I priced 2 inch from all different types of marbles. I can tell you that if you dont use the carrara and go with another type of marble ( such as danby, calcutta, stauary) it was double the price. For me the upcharge was if i purchased through who my cabinet people referred me to, they were giving themselves a large kickback of about 2,000. I went direct through a recommendation of a family in my town of a home that had 8 stone bathrooms and probably a 200,000 dollar kitchen done by a particular stone guy who I highly recommend now too... because..... most 2 inch slabs or marble are typically smaller then the 1.25 ones. For my kitchen I needed just a tad more then 1 slab. Everyone I priced insisted my only option was to buy two slabs. The awesome guy I worked with told me hang on and lets wait and search and eventually we will find a slab that is just slightly larger and sure enough we did... that saved me thousands! He did an awesome job with making sure any flaws in the marble were not visible when he did my cut outs. If it helps you since I dont know the price of 1.25 carrara, I paid 4000.00 for my 2inch carrara marble, I can look up the measurements if it would really help. At one point I wanted danby so I was willing to goto 1.25 inches.. but it was still about 2,000 more then the 2 inch carrara and I am glad I went with the thicker carrara, I LOVE IT.. If you would like a referral for my stone guy please let me know
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desert_gal_nv
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
It's all just beautiful but that laundry stone is STUNNING.
A very exciting Thursday for you, all in all.
Gigi_4321
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Gorgeous! If I had a laundry room like that I'd almost be happy to do laundry!
Can you tell me the paint color on your kitchen cabinets? I have to decide on a color tomorrow and with all the decisions made so far, this is the most difficult.
I will probably use the eenie meenie miney moe method.
Can't wait to see your kitchen when it's finished.
elba1
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Just incredible!
palimpsest
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Check out these blue-grey glass sinks from Kohler as an alternative to your too tall combo.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kohler Nature's Chemistry Sinks
cjc123
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
OMG! I knew that the stone would be amazing but this is truely jaw dropping! You must be getting so excited at this point! Wonderful job Beagles!! ;)
cat_mom
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Yowza!
beaglesdoitbetter1
Original Author
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks guys.

We used statuary marble in the kitchen and for the sink.
The pantry and the master fireplace are Marina Argento marble.
The upstairs laundry room and master bath are Calacatta Cielo.
The dog room is rainforest brown.

Gigi_4321 our paint color for kitchen and pantry cabinets is Benjamin Moore Glacier White. We looked at a lot of paint colors and thought this would look best with marble. We're very happy with it, it is a great color. Good luck selecting yours, I am sure you will pick the perfect one :)
mmhmmgood
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Beagles it really is looking spectacular! I'm having serious marble/granite envy. Thanks for the progress pix, looking forward to seeing the finished product!
oldbat2be
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm living vicariously and thoroughly enjoying the fruits of your efforts!

What fun to look at. Love the variety you're introducing and all your colors... The combo of your calacatta cielo and the gorgeous blue glass sink in your MB -- FABULOUS.

Please keep posting.

P.S. And the TV in the mirror??? Will the mirror swing out?
francoise47
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks for sharing your photos.
As someone said on another post and in another context:
Hey, save some marble for the rest of us!
Just kidding, your marble is just stunning
and we are all vicariously enjoying it with you.
Can't wait to see the whole finished kitchen.
sprtphntc7a
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
beagles,
everything looks awesome!! glad to hear that Imperial worked out for you and that you are happy with the results!!

can't wait to see that blue bahaia....keep us updated
beaglesdoitbetter1
Original Author
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
palimpsest your link didn't work but I googled the sinks. They are beautiful but probably too pricey given the investment we've already made in plumbing. I'll ask my plumbing person to look into getting me a good price. Thanks!

bostonpam the faucet cannot be mounted on the side because the sink is too long and the faucet would be over the cabinet and there would be no way to accommodate plumbing. That was the first suggestion we tried.

sprtphntc, I was and am definitely very happy with Imperial. I was going to email and thank you for recommending them today when I had time. So, thanks :)

oldbat2be, the TV is actually in the mirror. Like this except we have a frame for our mirror that matches our cabinets. The TV disappears when not in use and it just looks like a mirror:
sprtphntc7a
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
your welcome!!!
mtnfever (9b AZ/HZ 11)
12 years ago
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beagles, I found the perfect bathroom toothbrush holder for you:

ok, so it doesn't go with your classy bathrooms. Do you brush your beagles' teeth? The colors go with your dogroom colors :)

(available at flipperusa.com with which I have no affliation or interest other than applauding their dog breed selection)

cheers
beaglesdoitbetter1
Original Author
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
How adorable mtnfever! Thanks!
Our dog's don't get their teeth brushed (raw fed, don't need it) but I'm book marking the site and once we move in, maybe we can find a place for it in the dog room anyway :)
blfenton
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Wow! I can't wait to see the finished kitchen. I remember seeing your renderings and thinking - well interesting - but it is stunning. Love the blue and the cream cabinets with the marble.

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