That looks cool. I have lots of ideas as I've seen every countertop known to man. Are you interested in any colors?

Thank you :) I have narrowed my choices down to these 2. Hoping for some feedback.

What style are your home and furnishings? How big is the kitchen? A real dilemma...might love the striped for a bit and then get tired of it - on the other hand, the white is so popular right now that I might want something different...

That first one is a strong statement; if you’re second guessing it, then it might not be right for you....

i think id look at some other options. If you would do that much of a switch I dont think you should put in your safe pick. problem w the first pic is the matierial works in the waterfall and not sure about other configurations. keep looking. this exercise should be telling you something.

same thought as Herb...Although I think the big stripes look cool, I think it's the waterfall edge that makes it. If block that waterfall edge, do you still like the look just on the countertop?

have you looked at all the bentley photos? it's a beautiful statement piece.

what you could do is just the island. the other countertop could be a solid white or black

you could have a bold island like either of these, and then subtle w/the perimeter.

or do both. once it's cut, it's not overwhelming as viewing the entire slab.

You obviously like the Bentley (as do many others), but I find it (and similar Cambria styles) to be really artificial looking. Which isn't entirely a deal-killer, since I like midcentury boomerang-pattern laminate, but things that look like they are trying to imitate natural stone but fail miserably (the way these Cambria styles do) irritate me. (I want to just emphasize the "ME" in that sentence, since again, there are lots of people who seem to like these styles). If it were me, I'd follow herbflavor's advice. Surely there is some happy medium between totally safe and outrageously bold zebra stripes.

Bentley looks SO FAKE - I wouldn't do it.

I am not making fun - I seriously would consider Bentley in my home if I had an open concept Living room/dining room/kitchen. I own about 30 pieces of African wildlife wall art - giraffes, elephants, large cats, monkeys and several zebras. As it stands my kitchen and dining room are separate from the living room and the dining room art is all racoons :-(. My office has a large 30" x 45" zebra.

No zebra. If it were real stone it would be cool. As fake stone it looks contrived.

I saw bentley today, and if my cabinets were not navy bottoms and white uppers I 100% would choose it. It will be amazing in your kitchen! If my lowers were gray, black or white I would definitely choose... and I and so very indecisive. I’m in between Portrush and Britannica.

Ohhhhhhhh boy! So contrasting and busy! I prefer less contrast and softer veins.

I like Beth's idea of using it on the island, with solid along perimeter. Funny how we see things so differently; I was thinking I do not care for it in the waterfall edge but can like it if just the countertop and in small doses. I think that would be the right amount, be bold but not overtaking?

You're the only one on here who's going to walk in and smile or frown at it every day. If it makes you smile, listen to the designers on here who are trying to be helpful. They'll show you how to make it work. No other opinions matter as much as yours. I would notice that in all of the gorgeous ideas Beth H showed you, there is a light wood element to soften it. Do you plan to have something like that in a range hood or stools? Even cutting boards displayed or a plant would do it. ENJOY!!

Ninety percent of new cars sold are black, white or silver. These same people probably choose boring countertops. Personally, I like a little flair if it goes with the rest of your decor.

I've seen that slab in the blue version and it is cool looking. I wouldn't use it in my home because my tastes run a bit more traditional/transitional, but it would certainly work with the right house and furnishings. I don't see it as a plastic copy of natural stone, but as a modern art canvas turned into a counter

Go for the zebra! As long as no other patterns compete with it.

@chispa. Hmm... I’ve been thru the Cambria web site and at a distributor. As far as Ive seen there is no blue version. Britannica is close in grey. If there was a navy blue version I would get it... can you add a link? Ty!

@Jen Pfifferling — There is a blue version... it’s new, came out mid-late last year. Can’t remember the name.

To the OP... Honestly, not a fan of either option you’ve shared. The Bentley looks zebra-ish and fake to me. But I like Beth’s suggestion that if this is what you LOVE, get it. Maybe limit it to the island and install plain white on the perimeter. The Weybourne looks blah. For the cost of Cambria, I’d install something with a little more wow.

That being said, you’re asking strangers on the Internet to decide something in YOUR home. Go with what you love. If you like either one of these, it’s your house.

@megs1030 Cambria? Closet I’ve seen is portrush and it’s nothing like Bentley?

Thank you all for your feedback!

I didn't really see zebra in Bentley initially but I can see how it could be interpreted that way.

Weybourne looks like a soft carrera marble so safe but classic. Perhaps a little boring.

Friends and family have all advised me to forego my love for Bentley as its a big space with double islands though not much perimeter.

Going with the Weybourne! Will add the pizzazz in accessories and backsplash.

Thank you so much!

Melissa