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I am suppose to turn our granite and paint choice in today and I need HELP!

14 years ago
last modified: 14 years ago
I need help deciding between granites and picking out paint!! We are considering a polished white delicatus granite for all counters except for the island and that would be the leather finish gold lotus granite. Do you think this will look good or be too busy? We also really love the yellow river (last pic) and it would be used on all counters if we went with this choice. We don't have any doubts that the yellow river will look good but I think our hang up in choosing is that we want to use the lotus on island (with the delicatus) but we just don't know if it works. We need to make our granite choices so we can finalize our paint. Our kitchen cabinets are just primed with Kilz in the photo below. The photo just catches the edge of one of the islands but we have one 10', then the 7' middle island, and then the counters with the hood on it. The corbels are missing right now under the hood and so are two strips of horizontal molding on the hood. The "x" design door front with glass is also missing from the very top square cabinets. The cabinets will be white except for the island and the top of the hood (from the top molding and down the curved portion, bottom band and corbels will remain white). The top of the hood and the island will be painted a charcoal grey. Benjamin Moore White dove and Iron Mountain are the white and grey paints right now. I am feeling like the white might need to be slightly softer but I don't want it to be a really yellow off-white. I just want a soft shade of white up against the charcoal. They grey would also have to change depending on the granite. Iron mountain with the yellow river and something like BM- wrought iron for the lotus/delicatus. Our hand scrapedwood floor will be 2 parts walnut and one part something with a very tiny hint of red (chesnut? I can't remember). The stick the painter used to stir the stain is in one of the photos witht the lotus and so is the grant beige wall color (also bottom beige paint sample)
Polished white delicatus (pic abocve) with leather lotus on island
Yellow river on all coutners

Comments (56)

  • 14 years ago
    I think they're all great! The dark leather Lotus would be perfect if you want a striking contrast to the cabinets.... The yellow River has a very warm feel and would be a great pallette from which to choose wall colors and furnishings for adjoining rooms... and the Delicatus White has a very soft airy feel that would be great down the road if you changed your mind about color choices, etc... for your entire house. It's very versitile and will make transitions easy. Whatever you choose, I would go with the same granite on everything, from the pictures it looks like they're going to "compete" with eachother as they are both so beautifully detailed. Also, if you're doing a tiled backsplash, you'll be getting more "eye candy" there as well! Good luck on your great looking kitchen!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I like the yellow river, it's softer and more natural. But if you're looking for a more formal look, then definately the delicatus. Try focusing on the one decorative item that you are anxious to display in the kitchen, and using it as inspiration....letting it dictate the the style you're going for.
  • 14 years ago
    prettybluesword, the colors are from top to bottom (on the neutrals not the grays): BM-clay beige, Pratt & Lambert lambswool, BM- grant beige.

    As of now the walls in the kitchen are just primed and haven not been painted any color.
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks and best of luck!
  • 14 years ago
    Put the dark one on all counters. Will be great.
  • 14 years ago
    I would go with that grey one that isn't in the poll. It isn't as harsh as the black and yellow. Yellow is difficult to decorate with. The black is the closest granite I've seen that looks like soapstone, but I still prefer soapstone because of its light reflection that doesn't seem to draw my eye in as much. Good luck though!
  • 14 years ago
    I would use the white all around also.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Personally, do the white one through out and do a light contrast backsplash. Go neutral so you have more flexibility. Polished. Very classic and timeless.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I absolutely agree with the comments on the yellow stone. It is going to date itself pretty quick and not a lot goes.....yellow. If you go with a neutral stone, you will have options with paint color changes, style, trends, etc. Your kitchen already has contrast with the floors. Keep it simple. Less is more.
  • 14 years ago
    I like the light granite (not in the poll). And for the walls, the third gray down from the top.
    The dark walls will look great with the white cabinets.
  • 14 years ago
    I like the white delicatus all around--your choices would be endless in changing your decor down the road.
  • 14 years ago
    I honestly think either the black or the lighter color will work. My kitchen cabinets are off white/creamy rather than your solid white-white, and I have a goldeny granite similar to the yellow river. I agree you should keep all of your granite the same; the cabinet color could change on a piece (i.e, an island, or something like this), but I think I would lean just a smidge to your darker granite if I had to pick one, only because your white is a stark white and that will be a nice black/white contrast. If you have plenty of light into your kitchen, that would be especially nice. But then the white with multi veins of the black would be just as good too... not much help I don't seem to be. You've got some good choices already. You could have fun with a nice stone backsplash, but I wouldn't recommend doing the granite on your countertops and also the backsplash...that's too much. Break it up with something complementary also to your flooring. Good luck!
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks for all the feedback so far on the granite. Using just the delicatus splendor was actually one of my original choices when we started so it's interesting to see many suggesting that we use just the white delicatus . I really don't like being the cause of a delay in building our house but I finally told the builder that I needed a little more time. So any more feedback would be welcomed and greatly appreciated!

    We are planning on using the charcoal colors are for the island and part of the hood and the neutral colors for the walls.
  • 14 years ago
    Have you asked your granite supplier of there are remnant pieces from similar slabs already cut off of, that you could bring home and set against your cabinets and paint boards? That could help your decision making...
  • 14 years ago
    I do have some samples but it's really hard to tell if the white delicatus and the lotus are to busy together by the samples. All the colors seem to be fine though. Thanks for your help!
  • 14 years ago
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    Oh, I just meant when trying to choose one granite over the other if you were just going with one style.... I can see where it would be hard to determine if the two would look too busy together. Good luck! :)
  • 14 years ago
    What did you choose?
  • 14 years ago
    Sorry for the delay Liza! We went with a delicatus. It has a little more color/depth than the one in this picture but it's similar.

    Thanks again for the help!
  • 14 years ago
    Great choice!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    If you are doing so much white with an accent of a cool grey, the yellow becomes to warm a color. Especially, if you are using stainless accents such as the appliances, handles and hinges. I like to bring in the warmth from the lighting. Here is a great example of what I am referring to
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks prettybluesword!

    @ Holzman Interiors...you have a good point.

    Here is an updated picture of the kitchen with paint. The grey shows up darker in the picture than in person. I will try to get a picture with the granite soon.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Terrific. Thanks for the update.
  • 14 years ago
    Looks beautiful!
  • 14 years ago
    Good choice! Is that vent getting painted?
  • 14 years ago
    i have a similar look going on in my kitchen and was wondering what you decided to do for your backsplash?
  • 14 years ago
    Snowwhite, Thanks! No the vent and the island are both charcoal grey.

    Meganrigney, Here are some pics of the unfinished backsplash. We used honed white carrara marble. Hope that helps and good luck with your kitchen!
  • 14 years ago
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    Meganrigney, We are also going to grout it with a grey similar to the island and hood. I will post more pics once it's done.

    Trying to decide where to stop the backsplash...leave it across the back or take it to the end of the counter on the one side?
  • 14 years ago
    I would leave it across the back, I think if you wrap it you'll lose the nice symmetry you have now
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Yes, leave it across the back only. Carrara is usually limited on trim piece options, most likely you would have an unfinished edge or something bulky like a pencil liner for an edge. Tiling the back only is clean, simple, and visually effective. Hope that helps. It looks great so far. Charmean Neithart
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks so much Liza and Charmean!! We are really happy how it is turning out so far....except for the paint. I think I am going to have to attempt that one again.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    In the pictures the paint looks light green? If you do decide to paint over, consider Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore. A beautiful, soft gray with beige undertones. Looks perfect with carrara. Here is a picture of Revere Pewter in a LR...
    J. Hirsch Interior Design Portfolio · More Info
    Good luck. Charmean
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks for the pictures! Your kitchen is beautiful!
  • 14 years ago
    Charmean, it is picking up green! It's actually BM grant beige. We had to pick it before everything started going in and now it isn't working Thanks for the suggestion!!! I will get a sample and give it a try.

    Meganrigney, no problem! Thank you!
  • 14 years ago
    I would go with the white delicatus granite all around including the island. I has both beige , gray & black an will give you more options in the future when you want to change your decor.
    I would take the Yellow river over and above ANTHING that is dark! I have Ubba Tubba
    which looks black (has green flecks in direct sunlight). It looks great but I was not prepared for the dusting it needs EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! I've had it for 13 years and am having it removed and replacing all 102 square feet with white delicatus. The dark has a nice look but you won't like it when see the dust!!!!!!
  • 14 years ago
    Just read through and saw how long ago this original post was...oopps
    Glad you didn't go with the dark.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Ok, keep me posted.
  • 14 years ago
    The painter still hasn't been back but here is an update of the progress we've made. We are still waiting for the wood floors and the cabinet panel that covers the underside of the bar. I would be really greatful for some suggestions on cabinet hardware! I am not sure about a style or sizes. Any thoughts?
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I thInk Restoration Hardware has very good hardware. I really like this Quincy pull...
    http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1283095&categoryId=cat1512023
    I have this in my own home and have used it many times for kitchens. It has a great transitional look and is easy to grab. There is also a knob in this collection, it is square and also easy to grab. Hope that helps. Charmean Neithart
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks for the suggestion Charmean! They do make great hardware and it's nice to hear that you like it functionally as well.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    You're very welcome. The pictures look great, coming along. Charmean
  • 14 years ago
    Charmean
    What size pulls do you normally use? And, what finish? I have been told to not use oil -rub bronze because over time the finish wears off. What would you recommend? Really appreciate your input. Thanks. Megan
  • PRO
    14 years ago
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    Hi Megan. I typically like a 5-6" pull. I like to be able to fit 4 fingers on the inside spread of the pull. A 5-6" pull allows for this, with about 1" per finger. The first picture I attached is of a master bathroom with a 26" drawer with a 5" pull. If I were trying to create a very modern look then I would double that pull width if I had the space, so to a 8-12" pull. The second picture is of a more modern kitchen where I used a longer, modern pull. In modern applications I like to use a pull on a door as well as a drawer as in the second picture. Some sprayed finishes can wear off, depends on the quality of the application. You shouldn't have that problem with nickel or chrome. Hope that helps, let me know if you need further information.
    Charmean Neithart
  • 14 years ago
    Thank you so much! I really didn't have any idea where to start. If I have stainless steal appliances, would you go with a polished chrome or brushed nickel? My cabinetry is an off white with a dark cherry island. I haven't picked countertops yet but like the look of white honed granites and white quartzites. Also, would you then stick with same finish for lighting or mix it up with an oil rubbed bronze for lighting. My kitchen leads into the breakfast room and I was thinking I would match lighting finishes for kitchen and breakfast room.
    Thanks again for your help!
  • 14 years ago
    I'm really not a fan of granite with orange or yellow undertone, so I really hope you went with Polished white delicatus in the end. The dark color would contrast with your white cabinet well.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Hi Megan. This is a probably a preference issue, but I like polished better than brushed and I prefer nickel over chrome, so I would say polished nickel is my first choice. Don't worry about matching your lighting to your plumbing. It's fine to mix it up. I have oil rubbed bronze in my kitchen with pewter lighting. Hope that helps. Charmean
  • 14 years ago
    Hi aaj56, Any updates? I bet you must be getting close if you haven't finished yet!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Hello!

    Your project is coming together beautifully! We are happy to see that you prepped the cabinets with KILZ! Please let us know how it goes, we always love to see before and after photos!
  • 13 years ago
    Megan. What did you use on the range hood? Is that a grey faux paint? I am in the last stages of a remodel and need to decide on a finish for part of the hood.
  • 13 years ago
    I chose polished nickel hardware in my white kitchen. Really warm and the look is rich. My appliances are all stainless. The lighting is polished nickel but the faucets are both polished chrome for practicality.