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What is the name of granite? Where to buy?

11 years ago

I have oak cabinets and oak wood floor. To keep the room brought and not too yellow, what granite would you recommend? Note: I do not like block countertops.

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Gary L Holmes Architect, GLH Construction
11 years ago
Hi jousophiejou, I've forwarded your question to my brother, Steve Holmes, who's also a Houzzer. He was the General Contractor and selected the granite, he will have your answers.

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