Your thoughts on this countertop please

11 years ago

We've been working on finishing our basement for close to 2 years! We are getting close now, and I can't wait.

We are ready to order the counters for the bathroom and bar area and I'm drawn to the "Flaked Pearl" but I'm not sure if it will be too much white with the "Heavy Cream" cabinets. We have darker granite in the rest of the house, and I'm not in love with it. Looking for something different, I think. The walls are BM Beach Glass.

This is the sink area with the Ash tile:
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This is the other side of the under-counter fridge. We will have 2 stools here:
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This is the carpet we selected, with a piece of the tile laying in front for comparison. We are getting the carpet in the lower left corner:
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This is the bathroom vanity. The walls here are Behr Elephant Skin:
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This is the Flaked Pearl counter, with samples of the tile, cabinet and paint laying on top. The lighting in the store was TERRIBLE:
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Finally, here are the other quartz samples we would consider. Catalina (may be too brown) or Pebble Creek (distinctly grey). Flaked Pearl is shown in the lower right:
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Please share your opinions on the counters! More basement questions to come once the carpet is installed and I have to figure out furniture arrangements. :)

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Comments (18)

kayjones
11 years ago
I like the pearl.
Errant_gw
11 years ago
I like the flaked pearl, too :)
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mom2girls_2008
11 years ago
Me too! Flaked pearl looks great.. it all looks great! You've made some beautiful choices! :)
steph2000
11 years ago
I guess that makes me a fourth vote for the flaked pearl.
User
11 years ago
The flaked pearl and beach glass look very much like pink and blue, not a good combination.....maybe it's my ipad? I like everything together except the flaked pearl.
teacats
11 years ago
Flaked pearl (and many pearlized finishes) does have a slight undertone of pink -- but it could be the photo (and the store lighting!)

But I really do love it with your wonderful choices -- cool and fresh! Can't wait to see the finished room! :)
monicakm_gw
11 years ago
Yes, Flaked Pearl! Very pretty and calming.
monicakm_gw
11 years ago
Yes, Flaked Pearl! Very pretty and calming.
Bunny
11 years ago
Flaked pearl!!! I'm allergic to pink, but I didn't really see it. It could be the store lighting.
zorroslw1
11 years ago
I vote for the pearl also, Should look awesome with all the other colors.
User
11 years ago
It's a basement kitchenette?

Wood countertop.
rosebudd83
11 years ago
Hi I am thinking of getting the Flaked Pearl as well. Just wondering your experience with the measuring process and installation? I am weary and just want to make sure I am making a good decision. Thank you! Do you have any photos after your install?
melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
11 years ago
I like Flaked Pearl or the Pebble Creek. Your tile is amazing how much it looks like a piece of wood!
CaroleOH
11 years ago
Definitely the Flaked Pearl. Love all your choices.
User
11 years ago
Now I want to redo my kitchen counters with Flaked Pearl. I'm dying to send my white tile countertop out the door!
trixylarue
10 years ago
Did you go with the Flaked Pearl? How do you like it with the cupboards? Picture?
maries1120
10 years ago
I just took this pic with my phone this past weekend - it's beautiful
lascatx
10 years ago
I like the flaked pearl -- pebble creek would be second choice. I think the idea of a light surface is good for the basement.