Help choosing countertops.

9 years ago

White cabinets gray walls and coffee brown floors. Which one should I go with? Both quartzite. First 2 pics is same slab will do entire kitchen or third pic smaller would need 2.

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Lisa G

9 years ago

I lean toward the first slab myself. I find it a bit more interesting to look at and being able to use one slab means it will definitely all match.

The second slab is very beautiful but subtle and will give off more of a white-on-white vibe. It's perhaps slightly more versatile for future years such as if you tire of gray.

I also like the first slab because if anything does happen to stain it, the more dramatic movement will hide it better...and dust and crumbs. :)

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acm
9 years ago
They are both lovely, but just different. How can we advise you? It's just a matter of preference. With the former, the movement will be a striking feature -- for many, that's the draw; for others, it becomes overwhelming in a large installation. The latter option is much more subdued -- does that make it less intrusive or more bland? Just your preference.

No photos of your cabinet sample in either of these -- might want to get them into the same room to see if that leans you toward one or the other...
Alia Abdelhamid
Original Author
9 years ago
So hard! I originally wanted more white, but than I think might be to washed out. The kitchen isn't big.
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auntthelma
9 years ago
I love more marbling. I would go with the first one.
PRO
User
9 years ago
Doesn't feel like you can go wrong. For my tastes, I lean toward the last one.
Alia Abdelhamid
Original Author
9 years ago
Is the first one older in style ? I'm trying to stay away from traditional.
Ajia Walthall
9 years ago
May may I ask what the first one is? I love it!
Kris Mays
9 years ago
No the first one I wouldn't call traditional
timber2004
9 years ago
The first reminds me of Mont Blanc marble, which we are currently having a vanity top made of. I'm more drawn to that than your other choice personally. Good luck!
PRO
User
9 years ago
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Both styles of quartzite feel very timeless and classic. I think cabinets and backsplash will have more influence on the "traditional" style you are wanting to stay away from.
Alia Abdelhamid
Original Author
9 years ago
Ajfarms18 they called it white macubas.