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I think we found our slab, very quiet marble.

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

It's not as exciting as most of the slabs I see posted here. But, we think it is perfect for the look we are trying to achieve. We loved it immediately.

All input is welcome.

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8 years ago

It's beautiful! The soft characteristics of the stone ties in perfectly to your beautiful inset cabinet. Be sure to share pics when you're done. How exciting!! :)

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rebunky
8 years ago
Very nice Wendy! Is that little square swatch your backsplash tile or your paint color? Reminds me of carrie_b's paint color in her kitchen.
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happy2b…gw
8 years ago
Oh so pretty - soft immediately came to mind. Perfect with the cabinet.
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you, MrsShayne and Rebunky.

That is my tile choice. The green in the upper right.

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ILoveRed
8 years ago
Love it!! Would work well with warm colors which I love...
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you, Happy2b. That's what we are going for....soft, quiet, Zen.
rebunky
8 years ago
Oh be still my heart on that green crackle tile! I love it.
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you, ILoveRed. Yep, it is on the warmer side.
Carrie B
8 years ago
Lovely!
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
Rebunky, I love green. My favorite color. I think it will look great surrounding the windows. Hoping anways.

Thanks, Carrie.
zorroslw1
8 years ago
It's just the type of slab I would probably pick. Beautifully understated, soft colors with a big impact. I really like your choices and look forward to seeing the finished kitchen.
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Nothing Left to Say
8 years ago
Quietly gorgeous and a really great companion to that lovely green tile.
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DLM2000-GW
8 years ago
Quiet is good! Soft, blending tones - it's going to be a beautiful kitchen.
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User
8 years ago
Great look.
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flamingfish
8 years ago
I want to pet it.
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cpartist
8 years ago
Beautiful and it will help that gorgeous tile pop just a bit to add just the right amount of interest while still being zen like. BTW: What is that gorgeous tile? It's just what I've been looking for.
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algeasea
8 years ago
Such a soft and elegant stone to go with that classy tile and cabinetry. Lovely.
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barncatz
8 years ago
Hi Wendy! Everyone else has said it perfectly, so "ditto"!! It looks like velvet. I have been thinking about you a lot and this makes me happy for you.
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you, everyone. I appreciate your comments.

Cpartist, it is Arcadia from Winchester Tile Co in sedge green.

Barncatz, thank you for your kindness. You are a sweetheart.
enzaenza
8 years ago
That will look amazing! I love it.
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you, Enzaenza.
Jancy
8 years ago
Beautiful!
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Tmnca
8 years ago
Very nice and subtle!
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Wendy
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you, Jancy and Tmnca.
mgmum
8 years ago
It's so pretty!!
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Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you, Mgmum.

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