It does seem like the first 3 tiles have way too much movement and pattern on their own for a granite kitchen. The mockup really draws the eye to the floor. but you would never really try to "match" your counters and floors except in color families (warm, golds, cool grays etc)--otherwiseyour cabs will look like the filling in a cookie sandwich! And it doesn't look particularly cottage-y. I would hope to try to wait until counters are in....That will help you really see what the granite does and how or why you will want to set it off. It might suggest a whole new approach. And you'll get a better feel for how the kitchen plays off the adjacent wood floors. The granite and counters look like they will be beautiful--no regrets there--so cut yourself some slack and let the other pieces fall into place. Or at least, I would never be able to pick from these photos, so maybe that's why I am thinking, slow down!

Pretend you are arranging pictures. Move the ottoman out and lay the mirrors on the floor in front of the sofa. How do they look: 1.with all 4 touching 2.with all 4, but with 1 or1/2" between them 3.with Only 3 If you find an arrangement you like put them up. Live with them in white and re-do the color later if you want. Addressing the reflection issue, it is preferable to reflect something lovely. If the mirrored buffet/hutch doesn't work for you, could it be moved ... Oh I can hear DH groaning from here:>)...to a side wall( fit??), and replaced with a long table or chest/console. Then you could have a big, bright painting over that, with lamp and greenery, perhaps, to be reflected in your new "windows". I'm thinking, however, that that's asking a lot and expect your sofa wall is far enough away from the D.R. hutch that it will be fine. One last thought...do not keep them if you are going to end up beating yourself up over your mistake. been there, done that, no fun!

It would be every countertop in the kitchen. Not just an island. The perimeters may change at some point in the future if I decide on something else, but nothing has really thrilled me for the kitchen as far as stone goes. The combination of brick, white, almost black, and walnut seems nearly impossible to match. Walnut was the easy way out, cheap, and we already had enough lumber for flooring, countertops, and shelves. I think having semi gloss on the floor and satin on the counters will help differentiate the two as well. I will get pictures this evening when I get my mess cleaned up. Mr. MM is currently packing up the truck to take the girls to the lake this weekend to camp with his family. I'm staying behind this time to work on the kitchen. Funny how roles have reversed. Nini- there is quite a bit of countertop, but mostly in the 7x3 island. The perimeters have almost none. Just 27" on each side of the sink and range. mythreesonsnc- Your kitchen floors and counter are very similar to what I think ours will look like. More variation on the floor and the least variation in the countertops. My island cabinets are almost black, my perimeter cabs are an off-white/creamy color.

Once mocking it up, I see your Fog more with the counter than your Platinum. I still like the green/blue Kiwi for the bs best followed by the Khaki. The Fog seems a little too perky/powdery IMHO. The Kiwi seems more conventional and the Khaki is more edgy. I think the Kiwi will highlight the yellow olive tones more. The Khaki will make you notice the blue-teal shades. I tend to go with cool tones, so for me to have picked the floor choice in a more tan/orange is a departure for me. My kitchen is white/gray/black/lavender/chrome, so you can see where my color scheme heads... I like the "Madrid Brown" from your website of the Platinum because it plays up the orange of the cabs and the small parts of it in your stone. I did not want the same color as your cabs though because that could be dark and monotone when paired too closely. I'd definitely get your stone installed before picking the bs and then pick your paint color last.