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Montclair danby is that too much for an island?

last year

After looking and looking through so many different stones, I came across this Mont Clair.
wondering if anybody has a busy focal point island and does it get to be too much after a while? The rest of perimeters are black, cabinets will be painted white. Originally I was looking at Olympian then Royal and I wasn’t really looking and Montclair as those were usually very busy. We do want the island to stand out. Anybody with Montclair? Do you still love it?

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E Ktz
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last year

I did it.

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E Ktz
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last year
Thank you cabinets are all gling to be white
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Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
last year

Similar look.
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M Miller
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Usually when someone posts on here that they have a busy stone, it is way busier than what you are showing. That is not what I would call a busy stone, but I guess it's in the eye of the beholder. I think it's beautiful, and I would absolutely put it on the island - that way you don't have to worry about the pattern having to turn a corner and that mismatch.

When you say the perimeters are black, can you be more specific? What will they be? It is a classic combination to have a marble or white island and black perimeter counters. You do need good undercabinet lighting as mentioned above, but it's not a big deal. Just make sure the UCLs are installed toward the front of the upper cabinets, not toward the back (many electricians install them toward the back because it's easier, but that's a mistake).

As an aside, Idk what your appliances are, but do not get black ones with black counters.
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E Ktz
Original Author
last year
Kristin, thank you. i know some people dont like the two color counters. i like that look with accent island, just wondering is this piece too busy.
Shasta
last year
I have Montclair Danby in my kitchen. I used it on all countertops including full backsplash.

I've had it for 6 years and am very happy with it.
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blueskysunnyday
last year
I don’t think it is too busy at all for an island. I think your kitchen sounds beautiful!!!
E Ktz
Original Author
last year
Shasta i love your montclair. wow that is beautiful. could I see a picture of your island ?
E Ktz
Original Author
last year
Thank you all this all helps. i have all ss appliances and good lighting so it shoukd be ok
M Miller
last year
wondering if anybody has a busy focal point island and does it get to be too much after a while?...just wondering is this piece too busy

@E Ktz - the marble you pictured is not busy. Here are pics of "busy" kitchen islands, and we see them all the time on this forum. Rest assured your marble is not busy.
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Shasta
last year
As an aside, I was inspired to use Montclair when I saw this fireplace in Maine done in Montclair Danby..
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E Ktz
Original Author
last year
@ miller thank you. yes the ones you posted are busy
cpartist
last year
It's beautiful and certainly not busy.
E Ktz
Original Author
last year
Thank you cpartist
2rickies
last year
How are you liking the montclair danby, @E ktz?

@Shasta, how long have you had your countertops? I'm wondering what the care is like? Do you seal them frequently, and are they honed?
E Ktz
Original Author
last year
@2rickies I absolutly love it! i sealed it with Akemi sealer after i didnt likecthe regular ones recommended. and use their triple effect weekly. not a single stain or etching, even with some salad dressing spilling on it . i think the sealer gives me ebough time to clean up. Its german so not well know here, but it is the best sealer. I akso have two teenagers that are not as careful while eating. and I love my montclair honed
2rickies
last year
I'm glad to hear it! And thank you for the sealer rec--I'll make a note of that.

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