should we put different quartz on peninsulas?
We are putting in creamy colored cabinets with copper farm sink--and
would love some advice. Thanks to all of you on this forum who are so
giving! Our layout includes peninsulas on two sides that lead to family
space. I am hoping for the range and sink walls to be quite
neutral--tan or beige quartz countertops and coordinating backsplash.
Would love your advice: 1) What color/brand quartz would make copper
sink pop and at the same time compliment off-white (undertones are
slight but I would say lean a bit toward grey/green rather than yellow
spectrum I think) that are glazed with ameretto creme. I have found I
prefer quarry patterns over splashy ones.
- I am considering Hanstone Liscia (light brown) for both peninsulas.
Should I do it--or would it be best if the peninsulas and rest of
counters are the same pattern/color?
Thanks SO much for your thoughts!
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9 years agoThank you so much for all your input. I have remodeled and planned many projects before but this quartz decision is killing me--and I appreciate your help! Sometimes I wish I would have foregone the copper sink (too late, the sink is here and cabinets come on Friday!) just to save me the trouble of obsessing over the need to choose the countertop around it!
I have uploaded the Hanstone Liscia and I love, love the warmth and simplicity of it. I have seen the copper sink on display (it's hammered and antiqued) and the Liscia (thank you mudhouse for suggesting I upload it) seems to go along with it (the dark veins in Liscia suggest the copper color of the sink) but at the same time, that sink isn't "popping" around it either. Hence, my idea to use different materials on the sink/range counters and then use my precious Liscia on the peninsulas.
But
dcward89--exactly! I am worried the look will be, like you say,
"disjointed." A little voice in my head was saying that all along! To further clarify the peninsulas--the one by the pantry will be used as a table (it adjoins a large dining area that has some family space). The peninsula closest to the sink separates the kitchen from family room (which is two steps down).
This
Friday, the cabinets will be here--off white with ameretto creme glaze and I will have to finally, FINALLY,
make a decision on the quartz! I so so thank all of you for any input you have given and will so appreciate any might offer. Thanks again!
mudhouse
9 years agoI put together a few images, but I'm pretty sure it won't be much help...because the images I grabbed may not be even close to what you're really working with.
I pulled a random Amaretto Creme glazed white cabinet door, and two different copper sinks. The counter surface on the left side is your sample of Hanstone Liscia from your post above. The surface on the right side is another pic of Hanstone Liscia, from their website. As you can see, part of the problem is we don't know which Hanstone Liscia sample is more accurate to real life, and which copper sink color might be closest to yours. (Or, if these cabinets are even close to what's coming!)
If your copper sink is more like the top sink, and your Liscia is closer to the depiction on the right side, the sink might stand out nicely. But unfortunately I don't think we can tell, from our side of the internet (if you see what I mean?)
As Gooster said, the flooring might also have a big impact on the
countertops you choose. If the flooring isn't visually very
quiet/simple, would having two different colors of quartz make the
kitchen look too busy...? Light, bright kitchen, or is there limited
light? I'd take this into account too.Maybe once your cabinets arrive on Friday, you can hold up a sample of the Liscia against the cabinets and sink, to get a better feel. (You said the sink is here...I'd unpack that puppy so I could drag it around, and squint at it, in the real light of my kitchen in progress.)
bisondaktelcom
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Gracie
9 years agoI've looked at a lot of quartz lately for my bathroom, and Silestone Quasar is one of my favorites. It's a little cooler toned but it has the caramel swirls that ties it in with wood cabinets or a copper sink. I like warm tones but I think they need a little cool neutral to keep it modern.
mudhouse