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jamiemarie12

Freaking out about countertop

9 years ago
We ordered our kitchen cabinets and decided on a granite color. Tomorrow we go to the granite yard to select the exact granite slabs. I feel nervous about the granite color I chose. I am second guessing myself. I really want a light bright kitchen since our kitchen is on the smaller side. We decided on an off white cabinet and ivory chiffon granite. There aren't too many pictures online showing that granite so I've been searching since we placed our order. Please tell me your honest opinions. I am including a picture.
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  • 9 years ago
    I think the first one u picked has more character

    Comments (18)

    • 9 years ago
      I think it will go nicely together. You can always add color with a backsplash and/or accessories.
    • 9 years ago

      I really like the colour combo that you have chosen,


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    • 9 years ago
      Because monitors and device screens are different, we can't really see what you see. On my tablet, your cabinets look bright white, while the granite has a creamy off-white background. Is this the case? Are there bright white areas in the granite to tie into the cabinet color? What are you thinking for backsplash?
    • 9 years ago
      The cabinets have a more cream color to them than bright white. Here is the cabinet up against a bright white cabinet.
    • 9 years ago
      I think it looks great. its light but also has a nice warmth to it.
    • 9 years ago


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      the grey of the stone fort backsplash

    • 9 years ago
      I think it will look great.
    • 9 years ago

      The granite is fine. To make your kitchen light and bright, you need to install adequate light sources. If Solatubes are an option, I strongly STRONGLY recommend them as they are the best, most sustainable way to bring delightful gorgeous light into this, your most heavily-used home work area. They are surprisingly easy to install and will make your beautiful new cabs and granite sparkle and shine.

      If you can't do Solatubes (condo etc.), then get a lighting designer to recommend LED and other light sources. Most people don't light their homes enough and we're all left living in the gloom. LIGHT is the secret weapon of decorating.

    • 9 years ago
      This is the other color we liked. Not sure if we should change to this.
    • 9 years ago
      I think you've made beautiful choices!
    • 9 years ago
      I think it looks fabulous..the colors you chose blind in beautifully
    • 9 years ago

      I like it! That was one I picked in your other thread! Love the picture of the slab in the sunlight. Both cabinet and counter are light colors not to worry but I would be sure to have adequate lighting anyway. Undercabinet lighting will be awesome and a light backsplash. It think the Giallo ornamental was the last one in your other thread and I liked that one too if you had a traditional stained wood floor to pick up that rusty color. My first choice is the one you ordered! seems a little lighter overall and softer colors and soft random movement. You are good!

    • 9 years ago

      giallo ornamental is way overused. One of the first granites to hit the scene 20 years ago. anything else to choose from? if not, the first one is fine.

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      9 years ago

      nix on giallo ornamental as Beth said. I think the first one is the best, but I worry just a bit about the cabinet color? Is it white/white or creamy white?

    • 9 years ago
      The one you picked is perfect and less dated than your second choice. I also like that its less busy than the 2nd choice. I think everyone second guesses themselves. I think you'll love it once you see it installed. Good luck!
    • 9 years ago
      Looks like a great choice. Don't second guess yourself on this one.
    • 9 years ago
      Thank you all. You made me feel a lot better about picking. I think I was second guessing since the decision is so final and I will be living with my choice for years to come. I def feel more confident now so thank you!!
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