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White Kitchen with Calacatta Vicenza MSI Q quartz counters

9 years ago

I first want to thank this board for all the help in advice for my kitchen! I knew I wanted something as far as counters go that was close to marble, without the upkeep. Origionally I was going to go with Zodiaq London Sky counters, but when I saw them in a kitchen I realized the overall color was too dark for what I was looking for. I ended up going with MSI Q quartz counters in Calacatta Vicenza. I couldn't be happier! I went with a white subway tile backsplash with a herringbone marble mosaic. I love everything about it! Any questions, let me know!

Comments (144)

  • 8 years ago

    Melissa, I went with polished. I've had white polished quartz in my previous home and had absolutely no problems with it. Held strong, clean and like new since I installed it seven years ago. I also read bad reviews on honed so getting polished again was a no brainer for me.

  • 8 years ago

    Rosa Y How do you clean it? & would you agree even in polished its crisp white and gray veins? When i went to MSI in norwood i thought the polished looked like an ivory with a lot of deep blue/gray markings?

  • 8 years ago
    We are planning a kitchen renovation and are considering this counter top from MSI Calacatta Vicenza and wonder if those who have had it for a few years can tell me how is it holding up in terms of staying, chipping, takes heat etc. thank you!
  • 8 years ago

    Rosa Y - I love your backsplash. Do you remember the details of the tile?

  • 8 years ago

    Fabulous!


  • 8 years ago

    Es2778 thanks! Theyre marble subway

  • 8 years ago

    Could you please share where you found your counter stools? I am looking for something similar. I'd really appreciate it.

  • 8 years ago

    Could you please share where you found your counter stools? I am looking for something similar. I'd really appreciate it.

  • 7 years ago

    @melissafranco - I'm looking for (and struggling with finding) the exact same thing in my countertops - I want a white base with subtle grey veining but I keep finding that the overall colour doesn't match my white cabinets (it either looks too grey/beige). What did you end up going with??

  • 7 years ago
    I went with the calacatta Vicenza and I love it!! No regrets at all so far :)
  • 7 years ago
    Still working on the kitchen but this is an idea for you
  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful! Next question - where did you put your microwave??? That's another dilemma I'm dealing with now!

  • 7 years ago
    I put mine in the center island, later today I can updated pictures for you so you can get a better idea
  • 7 years ago

    Thanks! And what colour white are your cabinets painted? Mine are going to be BM Oxford White so wondering if the countertop will still look white next to them.

  • 7 years ago

    Very nice!!! i'm thinking about using this or something similar in my master bath.

  • 7 years ago

    I planned on going with Viatera Minuet but the Q Vicenza is alot less costly. Can anyone compare the two?

  • 7 years ago
    Totally considering Vicenza as well. Any one have any problems with stains or the shine of the counters getting lost due to cleaning of stains? Also, chipping or issues when putting hot pots on the counters? Thanks in advance!
  • 7 years ago

    I'm going with Vicenza as well. Just ordered it this week to go in galley kitchen with white shaker cabinets! I need help with backsplash! I had planned on white subway tile with light gray grout. The 2 white samples I brought home look SUPER BRIGHT white against the Vincenza sample. Has anyone used white subway tile with Vincenza? If so, can you share the name of it and where you got it? Thanks!

    Meghan Stamelos thanked chris tina
  • 7 years ago

    @Melissa Franco - your counters look beautiful! Did you end up going with the matte or polished calacatta vicenza? I am trying to decide on the matte calacatta vicenza or cashmere carrara. Thanks so much!

  • 7 years ago

    Meghan Stamelos: Will you tell me a bit about your white cabinets? We have Lowe Shenandoah in Painted Linen. I just wondered if that is what you have. Getting the right whites to go together is always a challenge!!!!!! https://www.houzz.com/user/meghan-stamelos

  • 7 years ago

    Melissa Franco - Can you tell me a bit more about your cabinets and what color of white paint is on them.? We have Lowe’s Shenandoah (brand) in Painted Linen. They seem to be just a shade darker than the Calacatta Vicenza and so I am reaching out to see what others have for cabinetry.

  • 7 years ago

    Jeanie- My cabinets are called "crisp white" and are a bright white. The countertop is more of a "bright" white than london sky or other quartz I saw.

  • 7 years ago

    Chris tina- my subway tile is daltile in "Arctic White"

  • 7 years ago

    The barstools are from target- Brookline Tufted 25" Counter Stool in Glacier

  • 7 years ago
    @Rosa Y — Do you remember where specifically you got your backsplash marble tiles from? We are looking for exactly what you have.
  • 7 years ago

    Hello! This is the quartz I am having installed (Calcatta Vincenza). Is this a matte or polished finish in the pictures you posted? THANK YOU!

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    7 years ago

    melissa can you take a closer photo of your countertop on the island and also of the side where your chairs are....Is it just 24" deep cabinets on one side and what is on the other?

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Absolutely gorgeous kitchen! Enjoy it.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Melissa...how many inches is your countertop both directions?

  • 7 years ago

    Meghan stamelos What color paint did you use on the walls?

  • 7 years ago

    Melissa Franco did you go with polished or matte finish on your countertop?

  • 6 years ago

    Melissa have your MSI Vicenza counters held up well in terms of scratches, stains or any other issues? Thinking about getting Vicenza. Thanks!

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    We created a cabinet to hide the microwave and the electrical goods like the coffee machine, kettle and toaster - we love It, it works for us.





  • 6 years ago

    Jimmy: I love your wood floors. Are they prefinished? If so, where are they from? I’ve been searching for something like that in Michigan without much luck.

  • 6 years ago

    Elizabeth, thanks, they are engineered European White Oak. The company we ordered from is now out of business.

  • 6 years ago

    I am set to go with Calacatta Vincenza (it seems to be the same as the “Vicenza” but I don’t know why the spelling would be consistently different across companies). I also found the best subway tile match was Daltile Arctic White. Your kitchen is lovely and I appreciate the confirmation!

  • 6 years ago

    Hi I was wondering if anyone had used the BM Decorators White for the cabinets with the Calacatta Vicenza and if it looks ok together?

  • 5 years ago

    Would love to follow up with you as we just decided on this surface. You’re still happy?

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I’m so, so happy.


  • 5 years ago

    Thank you for the response. It’s so hard to tell from a small sample. I don’t want prominent veining, and I don’t want veins that look like spider veins. I want a warm white and some subtle movement. Is there any darker veining?

  • 5 years ago

    I put this countertop on my white cabinets and a year later I still love them. We have gray fabric barstools and gray shiny tile backsplash.

  • 5 years ago

    Love your kitchen!! Are your appliances black stainless?

  • 5 years ago

    @Meghan Stamelos What color would you describe the veins and background? Is this a subtle veining or more on the busy side? I have Pure White cabinets, and light brown wood floors. The room is somewhat open and in order to carry on, or at least coordinate with the paint in the other areas, I will need to select a greige, or natural tan/variation for the pain on the nearby walls. Do you think this counter would work with that? I like the coordination of your backsplash, counters, and cabinets a lot. How does this counter compare to Minuet, Cirrus, or Snowy Ibiza, if you recall from your "search". After awhile it seems everyone who does a remodel of their kitchen starts speaking the same language.:)

  • 5 years ago

    @Rosa Y do you have any pictures of the quartz seams? Did that part turn out ok?

  • 5 years ago

    Hello, I just came across these posted comments. So happy to find input and feedback. I have been struggling to find something to go with white cupboards.

  • 5 years ago

    @letitgo2019 - can you please tell me the color of your lower cabinets? I love that soft blue/gray!

  • 5 years ago

    jimmy-what color is your backsplash-thanks

  • 4 years ago

    Glad to hear someone is happy with Vicenza as well This one is high on my list - we make our decision this Saturday.

  • 4 years ago

    Would this go with taupe walls?