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Silestone White Arabesque experience?

11 years ago
Has anyone used Silestone "White Arabesque?" Until today I'd never seen it, and while the sample was beautiful, I'd really like to see more pictures of it before making any decisions...

Thanks!

Comments (48)

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    It looks beautiful, but I haven't specified it on a project yet......

    Get the largest sample that you can get and live with it in your house for a while. If you still like it after a week, you are probably ok.....

  • 11 years ago

    I just called Silestone and was told by the customer service rep that White Arabesque is discontinued. I'm not sure I completely believe her though as my contractor picked up this sample for me. Perhaps Home Depot still has some slabs of it which is why they are handing out samples.

  • 11 years ago

    I'd really like to see a photo of it installed myself. I got a great quote on it just tonight at Home Depot.


  • 11 years ago
    I decided to take the plunge, so I'll post pictures once it's installed!
  • 11 years ago

    motherofgiants - how exciting!! When will it be installed?

  • 11 years ago
    Not sure yet -- we have to have another contractor change the peninsula from two levels to one, so it all depends on when that can get done.
  • 11 years ago
    We just lowered our split level counter tops and installed Silestone Lyra and love it. So do the neighbors! Good luck!
  • 10 years ago
    We are also having it installed in the next couple weeks. I've had a hard time finding examples of it too, and it's not listed among the colors on Silestone USA's website.
  • 10 years ago
    We've had the peninsula lowered to one level, and it's an amazing change. The counters will be installed this week - will post pictures when it's done!
  • 10 years ago
    First stage of installation results....
  • 10 years ago
    We had ours installed yesterday too. I am so pleased with it!
  • 10 years ago

    Looks great Callie! What edging did you do? Mitered? What type of sink reveal is that, positive?

  • 10 years ago
    Thank you! Yes to the sink reveal, but the edge is bullnose. We ordered ours through Home Depot and they were running a special on the upgrades edges.
  • 10 years ago
    It's finally correctly installed, and the quartz is just beautiful!
  • 10 years ago
    Thanks so much for posting the pics ladies! I just ordered the arabesque thru Home Depot and was having a difficult time finding any finished photos of this color online. This helped greatly....looks awesome!
  • 10 years ago

    Angie May Connor, How was your experience with Home Depot. I just ordered the White Arabesque too and was wondering how did it look. the samples they give are small but I like the Arabesque better then the Lyra. the guy is coming next week to make cutout measurements for our kitchen and so I am trying to get any information I can to ask or any pitfalls to avoid

  • 10 years ago
    None of the Home Depots I've visited have White Arabesque samples. What is the difference between W.A. and Lyra?
  • 10 years ago
    I got a sample of this at a local tile place called Just tile it
  • 10 years ago

    @forasong - WA is the new Lyra, which to me is a bit grainy. I like WA much better personally. White background and better veining.

  • 10 years ago
    I agree with aurory; White Arabesque has better veining -- longer and with more depth -- and is a little whiter. Lyra seems a bit "squiggly" to me. However, I've seen some lovely pictures of Lyra installations, so the difference may just show when you're close-up.
  • 10 years ago

    Thank you!

  • 10 years ago
    I appreciate the pictures. I just ordered White Arabesque today from a Home Depot in Colorado.
  • 10 years ago
    Now, my next question - best backsplash for WA?
  • 10 years ago
    White Arabesque Silestone Quartz
  • 10 years ago

    I wonder why Silestone says it's discontinued? I just stopped by my Home Depot and they are featuring it as a new product.

    Those that have it, do you think it is more white or cream/beige?

  • 10 years ago
    It is definitely white/gray! No cream to it in my opinion.
  • 10 years ago

    I agree. It's white/gray. We love our counters. Just had WA put in in December.

  • 10 years ago

    Hey y'all! Thanks for posting the pictures! My question is: how thick are the counter tops (or how thick can they come)? I'm looking for at least 2-3 inches.


    If if anyone else has more photos, that would be great!

  • 10 years ago

    2-3 inches is very not standard -- the usual is 3cm, which is about 1.5 inches. If you want the look of a much thicker counter, that is usually achieved by adding a mitered edge all the way around -- that is, essentially adding a vertical piece to create the illusion of a thicker counter, without your having to buy twice as much slab. it looks great. (no idea what they do about the cabinet height, but this is common enough that there must be a standard solution.)

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  • 10 years ago

    Thanks acm!

  • 10 years ago
    Finally, a backsplash! Grout will be done tomorrow, but I'm very happy so far!
  • 10 years ago
    ...and done!
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I just ordered this, too. It was a bit worrisome ordering from such a small sample, but it looks great post-ers! I really wanted white marble, but I'm not careful enough for it.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    So wonderful to see these installations coming out so beautifully. @Tom Krueger we especially love the gold accents you chose in contrast, we don't see that often! Would you be open to us sharing this on our social channels?


    Also, just to clear the air a bit, we're very sorry, @aurory13, for the miscommunication from whoever you spoke to with Silestone about the discontinuation of this color. It is a color that is still available in our offering as listed on our website: http://www.silestoneusa.com/colors/. The confusion might lie in the fact that this color is exclusive to The Home Depot. So if a customer wants to purchase it, they must go through a Home Depot store, though full slabs of the material can be viewed at our local Cosentino Centers around the U.S.

  • 9 years ago

    I am thinking of purchasing the White Arabesque for my Kitchen remodel. Does this white show stains at all.

  • 9 years ago
    Bonnie, so far no stains at all -- even after my husband unknowingly spilled red wine on it right before we went on vacation! We came back a week later and the wine came off with a wipe of a sponge. I couldn't be more pleased.
  • 9 years ago

    Can anyone show a picture of a seam? We ordered white arabesque and they let us know there might have to be a seam near one of the corners, I'm just wondering how this looks??

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks for sharing pictures, I feel better about my decision to install White Arabesque.

  • 8 years ago

    Can anyone show me a picture of the seam. I am about to order but feeling very nervous about the seam.

  • 8 years ago

    Did anyone use blue paint with white arabesque -- I'm trying to find a marble look alike that has bluish tones - thanks!

  • 8 years ago
    Eliz, this may be too late for you, but I consider white arabesque quite neutral. I'd have no worries about pairing it with blue.
  • 7 years ago
    Would this look ok with natural cedar wood island and white perimeter countertops? Anyone have any more pics?
  • 7 years ago

    Hi: Just an update -- I ended up using Eternal Statuario from Silestone and absolutely love it. It's cool with bluish gray tones - very subtle veins. It's looks pretty much white from a distance. I can't really say how it would look with cedar but it looks great (I think) with my white cabinets and white appliances. I've had it about a year and no stains -- and I have not been gentle.

  • 7 years ago

    Has anyone had a yellowing problem in the White Arabesque. Had a kitchen counter installed with yellow streaks in the top

  • 7 years ago
    Quartz can yellow in direct sunlight. I haven't had any issues with mine in about four years of indirect sunlight, though.
  • 5 years ago

    I will have WA installed on my bay window too. The window facing south and gets direct sunlight. Do I ask for problem of yellowing in the future?

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Better think window treatments.