Help with colors - please

16 years ago

OK, so I think I have a good layout for my remodel and I will post it soon for everyones comments. I have been struggling with the flooring and have found a tile that I love. I wanted a color that was not too light (since it will go in the FR as well), or too dark (we live in the woods, so not a lot of natural light, and I have a yellow lab who sheds like crazy).

I am going for a warm, relaxed, transitional/contemporary look.

Now I am worred that the granite I have been dreaming of - Honed VA Mist, will not look right with the tile. My cabinets will be a natural cherry, shaker. What do you think? If that won't work, what shades should I consider? I should mention that I originally did not want granite or silestone becasue I hate the shine, and was thinking Corain until I saw the honed granite.

Or can I tie the dark counter to the lighter floor with a backsplash that incorporates both colors?

Also, I should mention that the tile has darker spots that pick up the cabinet color, and in my house it actually looks more grey than gold. It really does look like "sand" with shells scattered in it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Here's Floor Tile

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Comments (3)

boxerpups
16 years ago
There are many options.
Of course you can tie the counter into the floor.

Or you can hone another granite. Something close to the
colors in your tile and cabinets. The beach sand and shells
you describe.
Honed granite will create the flat matte effect you desire.
Keep in mind, sometimes a honed piece of stone can stain
or etch a little easier than a polished stone but sealed
it should do fine.

My good friend has honed costa esmeralda which looks
stunning and after two years no issues with stains.
Costa Esmeralda is a light green gray counter with
subtle movement like Jet Mist but a light soft blue green
color.

But there are other granite options like....

Kashmir gold has both gray and warm colors

Colonial cream

Royal Cream Granite

This is a medium stain with a dark counter.
I know it is polished but at least you can see what it
would look like with a tile floor. It looks lovely.
LimeInteriors

Walnut medium stain and a tile floor with light color
for counter

Dark counters, light floors medium stain.
Look gorgeous

Other ideas.....

I hope I did not add confusion, I just wanted you to
see you have good ideas to work with and do much
can go with your choices.
~boxer
numbersjunkie
Original Author
16 years ago
Boxerpups - I will have to wait until tonight to see your pics (can't see them on my work computer), but I did a search on the Costa Esmeralda and I think it may be perfect! I have a teal blue/green chinese rug in my DR and just love the those colors. Thank you so much - I will try to find it locally so I can check it out in person.
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boxerpups
16 years ago
Oh Dear I should warn you sometimes CE is expensive.
About the same price as Virginia Jet Mist or Typhoon
Bordeux but again price can change depending on where
you are and slab availability.

Here are some more images of CE.

This one is called Blue Pearl and sometimes you can
find this at a fair price.
And honed it will be beautiful.

CE

Here is a link that might be useful: Postiano's granite counters