Bar Island cut to counter height needs new counter
I’m asking for input on counter color choice to complement perimeter counters & backsplash please!
We are having bar height island cut to counter height & likely will not be able to salvage existing granite or match it. We don’t want solid a black or white granite or marble so considering quartz but don’t want solid color of that either as we do want more “life“ & interest or texture in what will be a large flat surface broken up by a stainless deep single sink. Our thought is to pull the color from travertine in backsplash & find a muted vein pattern for island counter. We recognize the perimeter granite counter & glass backsplash are too much to add another busy element. The island back is bead board & is the same ebony color as stove hood. The existing island counter is @ 10’ 4” from outside corner to corner of bar top, counter is standard 25” depth & bar has 12” overhang but is 19” on top. We’re hoping to find a jumbo slab & not have a seam but if we have to seam those are easier to hide with less patterned surfaces we think. We’re leaning towards Cambria Quartz as American made. The 2 samples are Silestone & Caesarstone & both blend well with travertine as well as the warm white or cream. The linear glass tile in backsplash & up behind stove also has travertine in it. Am I on the right track here? Thanks!
Comments (9)
KW PNW Z8
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Considering this island, counter height or bar height
Comments (4)I'd go counter height. It is much more efficient. Maybe I'm not picturing this right but the picture is all one level island. If the entire island is bar height, it sortof takes away any practical use for food prep, baking, basically anything you'd want to do at that area standing. Plus, to climb up onto a bar stool every time you want to sit down and eat would become tedious - just my opinion. Also, if you plan on putting 6 stools around it, you need to make sure you have at least 12-14" of overhang or it won't be comfortable to sit at. It sounds like you're planning on using this as a primary eating area, so you'll want to have room for your legs under the overhang. The island in your picture has no overhang except for the curved end which looks more decorative to me than functional. I like the style of this one and think using the white to go with FR cabinets is a nice idea....See Morequartz or butcher block counter (island and wall counter)
Comments (3)I think butcher block on the island with quartz on perimeter will look and function better. If you use waterlox for it, you cannot cut on it. But it will give it a nice protective furniture finish. If you want to cut on it you need to use mineral oil, which is less permanent but repairable. If you cut on it, you will see marks on it, but you can sand it and re-oil over time. You can also use an oil based finish for the more natural look but not cut on it. That what I would do. If you search here you will see discussions of waterlox versus oil versus other products like osmo for wood island tops. Breezygirl highly recommends an osmo product that I am going to use on my wood island counter once it's installed....See MoreNeed cabinet color/counter top help
Comments (19)terrilynn, I am confused about what to do for the island and also the desk/coffee bar/bar area. I'm going back and forth on wood or soapstone for the island. I'm pretty sure I want wood on the desk and soapstone on the bar/coffee area. (just for maintenance purposes). I'm not sure if I do the base colors on the other areas the same as the island or different. We aren't doing any stainless except for the range, but that desk is pretty cool! Lavender, thanks, and I love the idea of red accents. I hadn't really thought that far, but that will be perfect and will blend with the rest of our house. I guess I need to figure out if I can really do the painted island and how much maintenance that will be. Here are my options, in case anyone else is as confused as I am: 1. Wood colored island with soapstone top 2. Sage/light green island with soapstone top 3. Sage/light green island with wood top Desk: something with a wood top....I'm thinking base should match the island, unless of course the island base is wood tone, and then it would either match the yellow cabinets or the coffee bar area. Coffee bar/bar: definitely soapstone top- either yellow cabinets like the rest of the kitchen, green, or wood colored. I'm even confusing myself, so if anyone is following this, I'm impressed, and thank you for any thoughts!...See MorePlease post pictures of your counter-tops
Comments (151)Love love love this topic. Your kitchens are amazing. Looking for pics of stainless; particularly of stainless with white cabinets and beadboard backsplash... Have you ever seen this combo? Any ideas would be awesome. Again truly amazing kitchens!!...See MoreKW PNW Z8
4 years agoKW PNW Z8
4 years ago
PROJAN MOYER
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoKW PNW Z8
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Katherine McCannell
3 years ago
KW PNW Z8Original Author