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Help please with color choices for white cabinets and quartz counters.

7 years ago

We have just started a kitchen remodel in our 22 year old house. Kitchen windows face northwest (slightly more west than north) but we have quite a few trees keeping the late afternoon sun from beating in. Also, we are in southwestern BC, so like the PNW, there are lots of overcast and rainy days to deal with, much like today. I have a photo with samples of what we have chosen for materials so far, the plan is white perimeter cabinets, black island, marble like quartz countertops and vinyl planking. Appliances/sink/hood fan will be stainless. There will also be a stone feature around the stove, so that is included in the picture. What do you think of this particular countertop, Caesarstone Statuario Nuvo, with BM Simply White on the cabinets? It seems the paint chip sample is reading a bit brighter in the photo than it is in real life. Would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks!


Comments (49)

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I absolutely love the white cabinets and black island mix combined with the marble look quarts countertop. The simplicity of white doesn't take away from the natural light (specially when there isn't much of it coming in) nor will it take away from the visual space.

    I would keep the walls white as well and use accents to bring in colour. It doesn't have to be stark white but something that compliments the countertop and white cabinets.

    To give a slightly more sophisticated look, you can use brass handles/pulls for the cabinet doors and brass kitchen faucet, a slight cost increase but well worth the look.

    Happy designing!

    pattyk_64 thanked TN Interiors Inc.
  • 7 years ago
    I love your choices! I have a similar color combination planned for my renovation. Good luck!
    pattyk_64 thanked orec3
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  • 7 years ago

    Butterfly Affect, thank you so much for your comments and suggestions. We are planning on keeping the walls white but haven't chosen that just yet. I will consider the brass idea, that sounds beautiful!

    Thank you orec3, I'm glad my choices look good to someone besides myself! It was the Simply White cabinet color with the Quartz that had me worried. Whites are definitely tricky.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Simply White is one of the brighter, more neutral whites. Have you looked at White Dove? has a bit more gray tone to it.

    white dove


    Or, maria killiam states that chantilly lace or Behr Snowfall is a good match

    pattyk_64 thanked Beth H. :
  • 7 years ago

    Beth H, the gray tone of White Dove concerns me just a bit, I was hoping for a white that has a bit of warmth to it, not a cool white. Or would you consider it to lean a bit warm? I may have to pick up a sample to see how that would look. I love the veining in the Statuorio Nuvo, but haven't ordered yet, and would consider something a little whiter to work better with the Simply White. Food for thought, thank you!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I too agree that the White Dove may read too cool. I am choosing Simply White for my cabinetry but am having a hard time finding a white counter with veining for a marble look that works with Simply White. I want to keep the warmth in the counter. White Dove, although a great cabinetry colour, can look more chalky with grey undertones. Great for some kitchens where the cabinetry does not need to look as bright but still needs to come across white.

  • 6 years ago

    I've now been looking at Vicostone quartz and am wondering if anyone has put their Misterio with Simply White cabinets? Here is a slab image from their site and a screenshot of the closeup.


  • 6 years ago

    We are also looking for marble inspired quartz with white cabinets. Any opinions on which paint from BM would give us more choice in quartz between White Dove and Chantilly Lace?

  • 6 years ago
    I am not familiar with Chantilly but I did find white dove seemed to work nicely with a number of the marble like quartz’ that I looked at. If there’s one thing I’ve learned is that you just have to go see them for yourself. I started with the paint, Simply White, because I was looking for a white with a slightly warm undertone. It might limit my choices but that’s ok. Looks like I’m deciding between Caesarstone Frosty Carrina and Vicostone (pental) Carrera. Heading to look a vicostone slabs tomorrow.
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    wjab, I would go with Chantilly Lace to give you more choices. I would try to have your slab chosen before choosing between the two colours though. Just gives you more options and reduces the stress. They are both great colours for cabinetry.

  • 4 years ago

    Sounds beautiful! We're considering Hanstone, Montauk with BM White Dove cabinets. Can you post a picture of your kitchen if it is done? Thanks!


  • 4 years ago

    I am choosing between simply white and chantilly lace. Does Chantilly look stark? Thst was my fear

  • 4 years ago

    "There will also be a stone feature around the stove..."

    I would be concerned about cooking splatters on stone. They would be difficult to remove.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Patty Chantilly Lace it slightly whiter and works well with greys like marble looking counter options and warm wood floors. simply white has a bright look with a slightly warmer feel and a mild yellow under tone. I love Simply White for kitchens as it offers bright and warmth at same time with out looking yellow. It can be hard to match up with some of the marble looks. Chantilly is better for that.

  • 4 years ago

    Thx. Is there a white “between “ chantilly lace and simply white (not dove white) that could handle quartz

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Patty, Decorators White or Oxford White. they are a bit cooler than Simply.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Patty, Oxford White BM cc30

  • 4 years ago

    Chantilly can look very cool in a north facing kitchen! Depends on your lighting. I have in a North bedroom that gets tons of natural light and it looks very soft and pretty, almost neutral because there is a warm sisal rug, wood floor and warm gray furnishings. It looks terrible as a sample in my North kitchen. Also using a warm white quartz (that has a touch light gray in a north light), and also looking for a sort white. Will use White Dove most likely. I think it feels too risky to use Simply White, which can read yellow.

  • 4 years ago

    So is the consensus that Simply White cabinets goes with Misterio quartz countertops? This is what I was considering for our guest bathroom. The floors will be polished marble Calacatta Gold in small herringbone. Maybe I need a warmer quartz countertop? Or different color cabinets? Please help!

  • 4 years ago

    I, too, want to use Simply White for my north facing kitchen cabinets, but I'm having a tough time finding a quartz that goes well as so many marble-like counters need a pure white. I love Bianco Orion but it really needs a whiter white than Simply White. Love the look but not in my particular room. I was hoping to find a quartz that a u-shaped counter with two seams would work and that would look up-date. Any ideas?

  • 4 years ago

    Krista, I used Simply White on my kitchen cabinets with Misterio countertops And absolutely love it!! It warm and bright in my North facing kitchen.

  • 4 years ago

    mcd 595, Did you choose White Dove with Montauk? If so, do you like it? Please share photos.


  • 4 years ago

    Montauk is my choice for my countertop... but I don’t know which one i should choose between Cloud white or Oxford white if I would like to have that look... or i’m completely off with my choices?

  • 4 years ago

    What color white would you use with Calacatta tree

  • 4 years ago

    Or calacatta pastino

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Kerry, this is another post.

    Please start your own post w/your photos attached w/the question.

  • 3 years ago

    @Sue Devereux We are hoping to do Simply White for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets, interior walls and trim in our modern farmhouse build. We are considering Pental Misterio quartz for the kitchen and vanity countertops. Is that the same “Misterio” you have and love? You can tell it’s not a perfect match but is it close enough to Simply White? We’re just not sure another white can pull off all of those areas (cabinets, wall, trim) and not look cold and sterile. Thanks in advance for any advice based on your experience.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I have not paired misterio with simply white. I did minuet by LG and simply white together and they look perfect. You need to place two together to be sure the simply white doesn’t look yellow. Simply white is excellent for walls cabinets and trim as a general colour option.

  • 3 years ago

    BJ, Yes we used the Pental Misterio Quartz with Simply White on Cabinets


  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Thanks Sue and Laurie. We are close to confirming our countertop, backsplash and cabinet/wall/trim colors. We have a sample of Misterio and while it doesn’t seem like perfect match, it’s not that far off and in so many pictures, it seems like most whites are slightly different than most white Quartz countertops (with the exception of a few cooler whites).

    And we love Simply White for the entire interior color, so if it isn’t a totally perfect match to the countertop, it still might be worth it for us. We are looking at Arizona Tile “Flash” 3x12 subway tile in “Flash White” color and it’s closer to Simply White than most other tiles we’ve seen, so that might help blend the cabinets and countertops.

    And Sue, the fact that you went with Misterio with your Simply White cabinets and love it definitely helps us confirm our decision. The other color we’d consider instead is White Dove but are afraid it might be too dull in certain light.

  • 3 years ago

    Update: decided to switch our paint color to BM White Dove for everything, including cabinets. Fear of Simply White looking yellow in low light room ended up being a bigger concern. Fingers crossed! Sticking with Misterio countertop, though.

  • 3 years ago

    Would sherwin williams alabaster cabinets go with the Bianca marina white quartz?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Hu-49,,,probably. but without knowing the light in the kitchen and other elements, it's hard to say if it would be best.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    For my kitchen renovation i have picked hanstone chantilly quartz for my counters and have to pick a white paint colour for cabinets. Would you recommend Benjamin moore chantilly lace OC-65, or oxford white cc30. My kitchen faces north.

  • 3 years ago

    I’m looking at Hanstone Montauk with SW Pure White. Also looked at Misterio with the same white. Any thought on either combo?

  • 3 years ago

    I’m sure you have selected your paint colour janetg14, I just want to share my kitchen so far. It is north facing and I selected chantilly lace for cabinets and classic grey for walls. I was reluctant with the cabinet colour due to the not so great posts about this colour in north facing light. I absolutely love it. I am stuck on countertops now. I don’t want the marble look that most people seem to be going towards. I want some warmth like a greige base with flecks of white and dark veining, if anyone has advice I’d love to hear back from you. What did you decide to go with? I’d love to see photos!

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Hello Everyone! I'm going with BM Simply White for my kitchen cabinets, fixed flooring is Saturnia Travertine Marble. Now the hard part... Countertop choice; love the look of Marble; also considering Quartz for durability. Options? Colors in marble and quart that work and blend with the lovely bright soft feel of Simply White. Also unlacquared or polishes brass hardware? Would Love to hear from you!



  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Michelle Bliss Cole, yes, I chose BM White Dove on cabinets and Hanstone Montauk as my quartz. Here are some photos. I realize that this reply and these photos are probably coming in too late to help you with your project, but I hope it helps someone down the line. The Hanstone Montauk is lovely in person and is very easy to maintain.

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  • 3 years ago

    Your kitchen is beautiful! I love the mix of white and wood cabinets with the Hanstone quartz. Thank you so much for the photos! I used this quartz in my bathrooms and this is similar to what I’m planning to do with my kitchen next. I see you continued the quartz in the backsplash behind the stove. What did you use for the backsplash behind the sink and desk? Also, what have you found to work best for maintaining the quartz? I’m a little afraid of mine given the warnings they gave me about heat damaging it. I’ve also noticed that I need to wipe off water spots. Thank you!

  • 3 years ago

    MCD where did you buy your counter stools. Your kitchen looks great!


  • 3 years ago

    Can anyone who did go with Simply White and the Vicostone Misterio post photos and let me know if they go well? And is Pental Misterio different than the Vicostone Misterio?

  • 3 years ago

    I know it’s not the color you requested. I selected Chantilly Lace and absolutely love the color. Simply white was too yellow and cream for me.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks for the photos. It looks really nice and clean- not too bright at all, which was my worry. I do think that it pairs better.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    We went with BM White Dove for cabinets and the quartz is Pental Quartz Misterio. Paint color is more yellow than the countertops in certain light but not too bad. We have 3500k light bulbs and that helps.



  • 2 years ago

    Its beautiful BJ! I love the tile. I am also going with the misterio and white dove as my kitchen is south facing. Did you paint your trim white dove as well?

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Thanks, Jan. Yes, walls and trim are White Dove as well.

  • 2 years ago

    Beautiful! What color did you paint the ceiling?

  • 2 years ago

    Ceiling is also BM White Dove.