Granite panic! Typhoon Ivory?
awoogala
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Pls vote: final pix & picks granite for creamy white kitchen
Comments (22)Thank you all for your feedback. I was really nervous but "bit the bullet" and purchased 4 slabs of the River yesterday. Had 24 to cancel and managed to get DH out to the yard to look at it today. He liked it ( b/c we'd never seen anything like it) but still favors the Typhoon Bordeaux I think. I think the River is gorgeous, but it does really change the tone of the kitchen. With a mass of white cabinets and that granite which is ivory with lots of lighter tone movement, it really does make the kitchen cool rather than warm. Perhaps in hot Florida that's a good thing? Gives it a cool serene fell I hope. On the otherhand, might it seem washed out? DH is now wondering if we should consider a dark stain on the cabinets in stead of painted creamy white as we'd always discussed. Does the granite now dictate? Thanks, in advance for further feedback....See MoreCream/Ivory Cabinets with Cream/Ivory Granite?
Comments (8)I'm sorry your husband said it would look "stupid." I happen to disagree, because we are in the process of having our white cabinets installed and later this month our white / grey calacatta marble countertops / full backsplash will go in, and I think it will look amazing! My only moment of regret was after seeing all the gorgeous cream kitchens (inc. mrslimestone's) recently posted here on GW -- they are so beautiful it made me wonder if I made a mistake getting white instead of cream. (In my case I didn't -- I just fell in love with everyone else's ....) Your kitchen will be beautiful and serene....See MoreI love granite, but I can't find a granite I love
Comments (30)If this helps, (and this pic is when we were still working on the kitchen, but it's the only one I have on the computer right now), this is our kitchen. The original cabinets were a light oak (I disliked them a lot!)I painted the cabinets and was worried about the grain showing through. I sanded and primed, and re-sanded and put two coats on, and can't see wood grain. In the pic though, the cabinets facing you still needed another coat of paint! We went with Fiesta Gold granite--but it looks exactly like New Venetian Gold. The fabricators change names sometimes from what I understand. As I was trying to explain above--I personally like white with darker floors. But you mentioned that you are planning to replace the floors. For what it's worth, painting wasn't bad. :) And we've got two kids and a dog running around! Again--bear in mind that this isn't a completed kitchen. No backsplash, pendant lights, bar stools, etc...but it will give you an idea maybe. Here's the granite if it helps at all:...See MoreTwo pieces of bacon and the elusive perfect granite...(pic heavy)
Comments (36)I am not a decorator or have a very good eye for colour. However Neither of those things has stopped me from expressing an opinion. So here goes - I love the brick wall in combination with your cabinets. I am assuming that your wet bar will be the same cabinets as in the kitchen. (Maybe some glass uppers in the wet bar to lighten the area) The effect of the two of them is warm and elegant. The brick wall has pattern in it. It has the pattern of shape, small rectangular and the pattern of colour. When you stand back and look at it as a whole the colour pattern is large with its reds, oranges and golds. (maybe its my monitor but that's what it looks like). Your floor (I think the smaller tile is your floor) has the same tones in it and you have yet to mention plans for hardware, lighting fixtures or backsplash. The other patterns that you have going on is that of your sofa and armchair - unless they are being changed. The other thing is what is your focal point and I think you have already decided that it is going to be your cabinets/brick wall and I agree. I think that they are fabulous together. My point in bringing this all up is that I am afraid that if you choose any of the granites that you have suggested (except perhaps African Ivory or maybe Bordeaux Sienna) is that you are going to wind up with a riotous jumble of reds and oranges (perpetual Fall) and all sorts of pattern sizes with no cohesiveness to the area . The granite should support your focal point and not try to compete. As mentioned here several times as well - your eye needs somewhere to rest and I haven't seen where that would be. But maybe that is the plan for the backsplash. I would step back and think about what else you have planned for the space before making a final decision on the granite. My opinion for what it's worth....See Moreawoogala
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found a pic! But my smoky quartz section is HUGE! so pretty! Apparently, it is stunning, because someone came and tried to buy our slab later that day! whew! Thank Goodness I had put it on hold!
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Here it is! I'm sad we can't get the whole chunk in the counter, but top left corner will be near my stove, and the bottom will be my peninsula, and some more of the quartz in my coffee bar area. I would love to get the entire chunk in the peninsula, but no amount of tetris will make that happen, unless I buy another slab. Well, they said they'd make a cutting board out of the last chunk for me! There is mica, but I love it so much I can't say no! I'll just have to be careful!
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHere's a picture of mine from when it was getting installed.
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