Has anyone used Silestone Ocean Storm in their kitchen?

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

My husband and I fell in love with Silestone Ocean Storm for our kitchen countertops; however, we're worried it might be a little TOO bold. I've also seen some online reviewers say it looks blue if not viewed from directly overhead, which I definitely do NOT want. Has anyone used this quartz in their kitchen? If so, what are your thoughts, and can you provide pictures?

Note that we also like Ocean Jasper and realize it's probably the safer choice - I've seen some pics of that one with white cabinets (which is what we're going with) and it looks GORGEOUS - but the Storm is just so unique I can't seem to let it go.

Thanks for your help.

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Cat

3 years ago

Here you go. They are so beautiful! Their name perfectly describes them

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JudyG Designs
5 years ago
I know both products and neither would be a choice. Not a helpful response.

Will you share more info about the kitchen? Cabinets, what color? Floor…what color? Walls, what color?

Glad you are going with quartz.
Chelsea Karnash
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi,

Haha. Okay. Can I ask why?

We are doing white shaker cabinets with silver hardware and a white subway tile backsplash (with gray grout). Undecided on the floor - wanted to carry the light pine hardwood that's in the rest of the house into the kitchen, but that seems like it will be too expensive. We're thinking of going with a slate-like dark gray tile or faux hardwoods that look whitewashed.

Thanks,

Chelsea
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Hi , did you end up going with the Ocean Storm ? I agree with you, it is a striking stone!
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4 years ago
We just bought Ocean Storm. Not installed yet. Cant wait:)
Tonya Roland
4 years ago
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I have purchased ocean storm and am wondering if it appears as a dark gray or blue? Waiting to be installed.
Trish Mans
4 years ago
I was also thinking to install Ocean Storm with pearl white glossy cabinets - can someone share a picture please? thanks!
Chelsea Karnash
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4 years ago
We ended up going with the Ocean Jasper and absolutely love it...but we do still talk about how gorgeous the Ocean Storm was. Ha.
Tonya Roland
4 years ago
Mine will be installed next Friday. I will have a picture by then. Can't wait
merc0892
4 years ago
Looking forward to seeing ocean storm installed in your pictures and any learnings in terms of do’s and don’t’s - TIA!
Deborah Davidson
4 years ago
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Tonya Roland. Do you have any pictures. I am having this installed in mmy bathroom and would like flooring colour ideas. We are going with luxury vinyl planking.
3bhome
3 years ago
Just had Ocean Storm installed in bathroom and absolutely love it!!
R G
3 years ago
Anyone willing to post pictures of ocean storm in your home? We’re also considering it with white cabinets. Thank you!
merc0892
3 years ago
Here u go - it looks lovely but have to keep remembering not to put hot items on it as it is not as sturdy as granite (which I had before)
Chelsea Karnash
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3 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous! I posted this question a few years ago and we ended up going w/the Ocean Jasper...we love it, but I do wish I'd seen these pictures before we made our choice! Thanks!
Karen Vess
3 years ago
In the pictures, Ocean Storm looks so dark-almost black. What is the "real" life experience? Does it show grey or black. I so badly want to choose this quartz, but I am afraid of a blk/white kitchen look, which is perfect for others...just not my taste. Thank you
Tonya Roland
3 years ago

Not the best pics. Its combo of dark and light gray with white swirls. I have to say, my island is quartz and i like it much more.
Karen Billaber
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
We just installed ours a few weeks ago. There aren’t too many pictures of ocean storm when you google it, so I hope these will help you decide. They do look dark when standing far away and in pictures, but when you’re closer and/or in the right lighting, it’s amazing. I love it!
Rochelle Gallant
3 years ago
I’m going with ocean storm on the island and for the main counters i‘m going with Bella

I think it will lighten the kitchen as I have dark cupboards and black stainless appliances

Bella has grey and some blue veins that will complement the ocean storm

I could not go without ocean storm it so beautiful
Rochelle Gallant
3 years ago
Rochelle Gallant
3 years ago

This is my before pic I will post a after pic once the counters come and get installed
HU-896896380
2 years ago
After 3+ years, no regrets!
Camille Mc
last year
I know this is an old thread but I just fell for ocean storm and want it in my master bath. What I liked about it is that it appeared blue to me. Does it have that look in person or is it just more black/gray?
Camille Mc
last year
It looks so blue in my one picture and not in the other.
J Sk
last year
Is it the same sample? It could be because of the lighting in the showroom. Maybe one picture was taken under direct light. The best is to view samples in natural, day light.
Camille Mc
last year
They are the same exact sample. Cabinet door and quartz. That’s why I’ve been wanting to buy one online. But for some reason they aren’t available.
J B
last year
I too am using ocean storm in my new build for the main bathroom! It appeared black/grey to me. Love the sparkle!!
Camille Mc
last year
It is SO pretty! I think I’ve decided to go with something else but I haven’t completely decided against it. When you get everything together post a picture. It is absolutely my most favorite quartz I’ve seen.
HU-7071527
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Has anyone done Ocean Storm with non white cabinets? I am not a white cabinet fan and I would love Ocean Storm in my kitchen.
J B
7 months ago
Here it is in my bathroom with more natural cabinets.
Camille Mc
7 months ago
@jebohmer. That looks great!