I think you could use either the silgranite or the stainless for your island. For my kitchen I chose the silgranite because I did not want to deal with possible scratches in a stainless sink. I recalled the Breezygirl on this forum has a metallic grey Silgranit prep sink in her gorgeous walnut counter. She reponds to posts on here frequently but must have missed yours. I don't think she'll mind if I post a link to her kitchen. I found this earlier thread that shows her not quite finished kitchen. If you have more questions you could put a shout out post to her. Here is a link that might be useful: Breezygirls walnut counter

My other design dilemna...we're partial to this pair of china cabinets (and they fit our china/crystal), but I'm not digging the super honey color next to the kitchen. Any ideas on changing the color, distressing or glazing them? When we can afford to, I definitely would like to change the dining table and chairs too - they don't owe us anything. The chandelier works but that may go, too, at some point. I welcome all of your creative ideas :-)

I don't think there is, and even if there was, it wouldn't really help you. Everything looks different depending on the size of your kitchen, the windows, the ceiling height, the floor, the light. It's not just about the color of the cabinets. What you need to do is go to a good stoneyard with a large selection. You may have to make an appointment in advance with the stoneyard, give them a call first. Bring either a sample of your cabinet, or don't be afraid to bring a cabinet door. Most people do if they are trying to match existing cabinets. You might also bring a sample of your floor if you have it. Find 2 or 3 stones you like at the stoneyard. Take photos of the slabs with the cabinet door leaning against them to refer to later. Get samples of those stones from the stoneyard. Take the samples home. You may find they look very different in your home setting. But you will be able to choose once you see the stones you like in your home. That is the only way to find stone counters that go with your existing cabinets.

Any suggestions ??? Please I am so sick of looking at this stuff! Thanks so much in advance!