Which color countertop looks best?

tresa1984

5 years ago

Which quartz countertop should I choose-the one on the right or left?

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5 years ago

I like the plain one on the right. And to be honest, I have an aversion to faux marble or granite quartz patterns. They just look ..... fake. Now, I know many people can love them at face value and not see the fake. And that’s perfectly fine.

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ladylikesfire
5 years ago
In a world of white and grey “marble” looks, I vote the solid on the right. Both are lovely, though.
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Weena
5 years ago
Love them both ! Though I’m leaning more towards the left one because that’s the color and design I want for my new countertop
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stillpitpat
5 years ago
while the one on the left is pretty, on my monitor it kind of clashes with the cabinet (but might be fine irl). The one on the right is a nice contrast.
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calidesign
5 years ago
You need to consider what you may want for your backsplash, what your flooring is, and what paint color you might want in the room and adjoining rooms. That may influence your decision. I think the one on the right looks better with the cabinets, but if grays don't work with your other choices than go with the more neutral one on the left.
zorroslw1
5 years ago
Left
km kane
5 years ago
The one on the left doesn’t seem to go well with the door color. Maybe it’s my screen. But whites are hard to match
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Pam A
5 years ago
I like the warm looking gray on the right better, personally.
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localeater
5 years ago
The right, but I think that might be the same counter I am using in my bath so I’m biased. My choices were limited since I was striving for a remnant big enough to do two baths, but I found one in Silestone Eternal Serena and I really like it.
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mnmamax3
5 years ago
What is your flooring? As mentioned upthread, if you choose a white, make SURE it matched your cabinets - in both natural and lit conditions in YOUR HOUSE. Mismatched whites make the yellow-list one look dingy and bring down the whole look. The darker plain color has so much more versatility going forward if you decide to change up your look in 5-10 years when everyone is over the marble look.
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herbflavor
5 years ago
i like the shading of the right piece but I would get a fine speckle / grainy pattern... But this selection is fine too: you can get a bit more "going on" though, without it being considered much of a pattern.
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ccwatters
5 years ago
I vote for the gray just to allow a little more contrast for your cabinet. But I would suggest going and looking at a full slab regardless of what you choose...it's an additional perspective that could confirm or change your final decision.

I'm doing a kitchen for my parents right now and in looking for a more affordable counter option for them that is both beautiful and durable, I settled on a gorgeous granite to go with their off-white cabinet. It has more beauty for less a price than the Caesarstone choice we first looked at in the cabinet store.
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felizlady
5 years ago
Your cabinets are more cream than white, and may clash with any white counter. I vote for the gray. Make sure your flooring and wall colors work with the cabinet color and the gray counter, too.
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RedRyder
5 years ago
My monitor also reads that the white on the left doesn’t work with the whit elf your cabinets. The grey will be pretty and give you more options for a backsplash.
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thinkdesignlive
5 years ago
For the best answer we need to know the floor material.
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skunst2017
5 years ago
I would go with the left ...because it's prettier ...and the same backsplash ..don't introduce another product ...less is more . The grey is nice but ...too stark ...but it works also ..here too I would do the same backsplash ..! It really comes down to your taste . I would get tired of the grey .
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antmaril
5 years ago
I like the one on the right.
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CAP Construction, LLC
5 years ago
As others have also said, it depends on your flooring choice. You should look at the room as a whole when making design decisions.
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User
5 years ago
Because of how the cabinet color is looking, I’d go with the one one the right.
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