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Polished or Honed countertop??

14 years ago

about to start major reno. opening kitchen wall into dining room in a 60's style split. want the space to be warm and inviting. we have two small children and do tons of entertaining. better to go with polished OR honed granite countertop? Cabinents will be white; stain on flr jack-o-bean- need help w/ coutertop. thx in advance!

honed?

polished?

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Emily Hurley
14 years ago
Know which way you are leaning yet?
Melissa Franco
8 years ago
Does anyone have any updates about the honed quartz? I was looking at calcatta vicenza in matte ( honed) because when i went to MSI in Norwood, MA, I found that the matte wasn't as busy of a pattern and it was a lighter, more soothing design. After reading these reviews i'm nervous about the honed but I do like it better than polished, and I find that polished is more of an ivory and the matte is more of a white. Please help! I'm meeting tonight with the contractor.
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