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MSI Calacatta Monaco - anyone?

2 years ago

Hi all, I just joined Houzz as I am renovating a 5000 sq ft home including a kitchen reno. Anyone use MSI Calacatta Monaco in their kitchen and willing to share pics? I found 2 other helpful Houzz threads asking this question from over a year ago but I wanted to throw it out there again. The slabs are a bit of a distance from me but i did get to see them once. Would you consider MSI Calacatta Monaco to be a "cool" white/grey countertop or does it have some warmth to it in your kitchen? it looks the most real to me, and I've seen a lot of quartz in the past few weeks! It beans any silestone or cambria in "realness" to me.

Also, plz no advice about changing to quartzite as I have already gone through that whole decision and have ultimately landed on quartz for various reasons.

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MinnesotaMary

2 years ago

I used MSI Monaco in my daughter's kitchen and they love it. The veining is very subtle and there is definitely some warmth to it. She was also looking at quartzite but the budget dictated quartz. I think the Monaco is very realistic as fas as quartz goes. Here are some overview photos. I don't have any close-ups but can ask her to send some if you are interested. Good luck!

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MinnesotaMary
2 years ago
Here are a couple more taken during construction.
Amee P thanked MinnesotaMary
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Amee P
Original Author
2 years ago
thank you @MinnesotaMary! This is very helpful. Your daughter's kitchen is gorgeous. I'm glad to hear you say that there is some warmth to it because I definitely was hoping for that. Also, I want something with subtle veins because the usual Calacattas with huge grey veins doesn't suit me - this feels more "real" to me! I've been to see so many slabs including Silestone, Cambria, etc and i really wanted to go with one of the "high end" quartz brands but I keep liking this MSI one the best!
Antonella Pirone
2 years ago
@MinnesotaMary thank you for sharing. which colors are the cabinets? whitee or off white?

thank you. looks greeat!
MinnesotaMary
2 years ago
@Antonella Pirone, the upper cabinets are Benjamin Moore White Dove and the lowers are a custom stain on rift sawn white oak.
Stephanie M
2 years ago
THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF 😍
staceycarringto
last year
So so pretty..@MinnesotaMary..we are also contemplating Monaco with White Dove cabinets. Do you know the wall color..white dove also? Thanks!
MinnesotaMary
last year
@staceycarringto, thanks! Yes the walls and trim are also white dove in different sheens/finishes. I think the walls are eggshell finish.
Kelly
4 months ago
Beautiful kitchen! Could you please share the backsplash tile? thanks!
MinnesotaMary
4 months ago
Kelly, I think it was Verano White 4x12 from the Tile Shop.
Kelly
4 months ago
Thanks, Mary!

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