choices on quartz counter tops.
Skylar Ghrairi
last year
First photo is our kitchen. I really wanted a white quartz with warm veins, but it’s between MSI callacata viraldi, breve, or Clara. In order 3 photos each -slab, detail, kitchen.
I was drawn to viraldi most, but worry it’ll be too busy. Breve I was is too subtle and Clara I like but it’s cool and gray not warm like I was hoping.
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Comments (35)When people say that quartz looks like "fake" stone it always makes me scratch my head. For me, I love it because it is clean and uniform--if I wanted "real" stone with the variability that comes with real stone, I'd choose granite or marble. Saying it looks like fake stone is like saying that cork looks like fake wood. Two very different materials, two very different looks. Neither one is better--it's what style you prefer. Exactly! But I have found that many people try to sell quartz counters saying they look like granite but are better/easier/tougher (which I think has already been addressed above). Some of their colours do appear to be in fact imitating the look of real stone. I don't think they do well at that, but I totally agree with you that it's a great choice if you want a uniform or clean look or their vibrant colours....See MoreSpectrum Quartz counter tops
Comments (149)We ended up going with Pristine, and it's absolutely beautiful. It's been a year, and it looks brand new, no stains or issues. I love it even more than expected. My husband is thrilled and the whole room looks elevated. We used BM Simply White for the cabinets and SuperCore oak natural for the floors. Check my profile for pics in progress (old floors, tho). We've chosen Satori venatino marble subway tiles for the backslash and all these whites are compatible-- no issues with warm/cool undertones fighting. I'll be sealing the marble on all 6 sizes via a dunk in 511 sealer. Can't wait to see it finished-- the marble could've been risky against a marble-look quartz, but it looks absolutely perfect and gorgeous together....See MoreWhat kind of kitchen counter-top is this; granite, quartz, glass?
Comments (7)@Sophie, The more I look at Pyrolave, the more I think you're right. @Everyone, btw, in case anyone's wondering, this is Roger Ailes' home in Florida.. http://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/g9229692/roger-ailes-palm-beach-house/...See MoreSolid neutral quartz counter tops to go with Calacatta gold backsplash
Comments (10)@Beth H. - thank you for your comments. I don't think we want to have dark counter tops. The kitchen is open to our family room. The minimal wall space in the kitchen will be painted a light blue color, as will the walls in the family room. We were thinking about: a) white cabinets and island b) the Calacatta gold marble 3" x 6" tiles for the back splash c) light(ish) counter tops on the perimeter and island (perhaps with some grey coming through d) medium brown hardwood floors We thought about using walnut for the island surface, but decided against it due to maintenance issues. If we didn't want to have dark counter tops, are there any other options? Thanks!...See MoreSkylar Ghrairi
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Sheila Kelly
11 months agoIf you are wanting warm tones I'd go with viraldi. Clara is definitely on the cool side. Looking at the room scenes on MSI's website it doesn't look busy at all and I think it would work well with your dark cabinets.
PRORandy Trainor
9 months agoSince you have dark cabinets and lighter floors it might work well to stay with warmer tones, not cooler ones. Here you can see what countertop and backsplash we used for a clients kitchen with dark cabinets and light floors.
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