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Help with granite countertop

9 years ago

Hello, my new granite got installed this week and it looks different in the kitchen than in the bathrooms. In the kitchen seems somehow beige / sage green and in the bathrooms looks gray during the day. II do not like it at all. How Can I tone down the green in it?



Comments (23)

  • 9 years ago
    Try different light bulbs. There is much advice on houzz about which types/colors/levels to use. It can really affect a space!
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    cooler bulbs give off bluer light tones. warmer bulbs=yellow tones. you could try a bulb in the 3000K temperature to see if that works.

    And also, the slab in the kitchen is much larger. the green deposits in the granite show more because there's more of them due to the larger surface area.

    Did you not see the entire slab before you purchased it?

  • 9 years ago

    No, I only saw a tiny sample and it looked more like a creamy white...I almost cried when I saw it installed.

  • 9 years ago
    Creamy white????

    Yikes, are you sure they gave you the right stone?
  • 9 years ago
    For what it's worth, I like the bathroom counter; I'd just do what the last poster suggested and wait awhile. You could paint the bathroom a more complimentary color and I think it would look great.

    No photos of your kitchen for suggestions but try the bulb switch like others said.
  • 9 years ago

    Your floor tile in the kitchen has a pinkish cast, which is accentuating any green undertones in the counters there. I think the stone is pretty, but you may need to pick a backsplash to bring out/emphasize the cooler tones that you prefer. Also, it takes a few days to get over the Shock of the Last Thing during kitchen renovations, so give yourself permission to not think about it for a day or two...

    B C thanked acm
  • 9 years ago

    They're the same stone, but natural stone such as granite can vary drastically from one slab to another -- that's the beauty of it -- no one has the exact slab you do. It can also vary within the same slab...one part can be very simple while another part might be busier.

    Your granite looks like Colonial White or something similar, which I remember as having lots of creamy green/jade colored chunks (which I loved). The only thing you can try is changing out your light bulbs or trying different paint colors.

    B C thanked Lisa G
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Do you have fluorescent lighting in there? That could be the real problem. A bulb switch might work or you may want to change out the fixture completely.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I moved here about 4 months ago and the whole house has warm colors I guess, butter color walls, light tile and tan carpet. My cabinets are oak color but I am planning to paint them white to match the rest of the cabinets around the house, is that a good idea? The kitchen used to have granite tile but it seemed cheap that’s why I changed it.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Get rid of the fluorescents, that's what's causing this problem!

  • 9 years ago

    yes, your overhead light is doing you no favors, both in appearance or quality of light.

  • 9 years ago

    Yes, kitchen has this huge fluorescent light. Which light would help get rid off the green I see in the granite?

  • 9 years ago
    Your countertops are very nice, the old ceiling light fixture is spoiling the look of your kitchen. Florescent lighting doesn't do colors any favors.
  • 9 years ago

    I’ll look for another fixture!

  • 9 years ago

    I really like your countertops.

    If you can, I would put in can lights with cooler light bulbs, paint the cabinets and paint the yellow walls in the kitchen.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    You should always look at the actual entire slab before they cut it. There are always huge variances in granite.

  • 9 years ago

    Any suggestions on colors for the walls and cabinets?

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Ben Moore Shaker Beige. My fave and everyone here probably knows that. It's a cool taupe color and good for the walls. White for the cabinets.

  • 9 years ago
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    I could paint the whole house without a problem as long as I get to keep the brown furniture I have. I found a color but I am not sure if it would go with the countertops and tan carpets. The plan is to install hardwood floors in most of the house, except upstairs.The color is Eternity by BM.

  • 9 years ago

    I like SW Kilim Beige.

    Or you can see if there is a greige color to go with counter tops to pick up some of the gray and look good with tans.

  • 9 years ago

    Fluorescent light will make any granite look green in my experience. Start with new lights.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Browns and greys work great together, you just have to find the right combo. True, chocolate browns look amazing with most greys. Use greys like you would any neutral, just be aware of their undertones. Greys tend to have undertones of purple, blue or purple, so be get samples and see what they look like in each room.