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Would love some help on countertops!

7 years ago

Just repainted my kitchen white with a blue island and now looking for countertop ideas. Definitely plan to do a white subway tile backsplash with maybe a herringbone pattern above the range. The floors are really throwing off when it comes to my tops. I currently have creama bordeaux tops which i can't wait to remove. Thinking a leathered black granite perimeter and a statuario nuvo white marble looking caesarstone on the island Or should i keep it all the same?. Thanks in advance.


Comments (37)

  • 7 years ago

    I like consistency in countertops if the island is different. Leathered via lactea or Virginia mist would be great. So would a natural Carrara.

  • 7 years ago

    >>> following....

  • 7 years ago

    I personally like having the same countertops when you have a different color island. If you wanted something different, how about a walnut butcher block on the island? What color is your island? Hard to tell from your photos.

  • 7 years ago
    My island is BM mineral alloy and I’m afraid to tie in a backsplash to the color because I really am not crazy about the color and hope to repaint it in the near future. It came out to blue. Was hoping for more gray!
  • 7 years ago

    do you want a darker or lighter gray? and yes, Alloy is more blue/gray


    I did BM Smoke Embers on a wall and it's a warmer gray. nice color

  • 7 years ago
    I actually love what you currently have! Your kitchen is beautiful. Good luck picking out new countertops. I look forward to seeing what you go with!
    Michelle Blum thanked AC LB
  • 7 years ago

    My island is also BM Mineral Alloy. I'm a blue person, so I love it. We have white perimeter cabinets and went with Super White for countertops. Backsplash is 2x8 white subway tile with random 2x2 blue relief tiles that tie in the island.



  • 7 years ago
    Nhbaskets- your kitchen is stunning! There is hope for me! I think I just need to see lighter tops in my kitchen to appreciate it :-)
  • 7 years ago
    Did you get your beautiful pendants from Wayfair? If so are you happy with the quality? I’m considering purchasing the 5 light linear lantern chandelier, but I’m hesitant after reading some reviews that mentioned bent candles.
  • 7 years ago

    I ordered them from Bellacor.. They are huge! I shopped around and Wayfair had them as well but at the time found the best price on Bellacor. Love them! They were easy to install (my husband did it) and i had no quality issues at all. Good Luck!


  • 7 years ago
    Thank you!!
  • 7 years ago

    I like your current countertops, I think they warm up the space.

    Michelle Blum thanked Donna E
  • 7 years ago

    Fantasy Brown would look nice!


    Michelle Blum thanked sunshine home
  • 7 years ago

    Have you seen Cambria Montgomery? Has your color island

  • 7 years ago

    I think that the Statuario will be too cool with your floor, but Fantasy Brown could be ok. There might be some other lighter quartz with a little more tan in it that could work, if you prefer that. I don't mind the current stone either, but I also can't see it that well...

  • 7 years ago

    @ Michelle Blum

    "I currently have creama bordeaux tops which i can't wait to remove."


    I'm just curious as to why? I'm not familiar with that granite. It looks good in your picture. I googled it but what came looked all deep pink and red. Your slabs look creamy in the photo.


  • 7 years ago
    Any thoughts on doing a Taj Mahal countertop in my kitchen? I’m thinking it’s warmer but not as dark as the current tops. Here is a close up of my island. Thanks in advance!
  • 7 years ago

    Unless you are changing the floor, the countertops do match pretty well. What about changing backsplash to white subway as indicated, and putting white quartz on island and leaving perimeter granite as is. That will save money and provide symmetry with the floors, while the new island and cabinets and backsplash will too? if you don't like it, you can always change perimeter to black (or leather existing?) later.

  • 7 years ago
    Jennifer thanks so much. That is actually what my hubby thinks we should do. White quartz on island and change backsplash to white subway (or similar) and leave perimeter for now. So you think the Taj Mahal isn’t a good idea? Thx so much
  • 7 years ago

    i do think it is pretty, and I also love the white/gray marble look you indicated in your original question, but to be honest, not with your beige floors. I think mixing gray in is a mistake. I'd go solid white quartz. simple and fresh, and will really tie in the other changes to your kitchen,.


    Michelle Blum thanked Jennifer Canel
  • 7 years ago
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    Totally random suggestion, and perhaps not what you are looking for, but if you don't like the blue on the island, I'd paint it white and leave the countertops as is. Once you change the backsplash and island paint, it will really brighten up your kitchen. If you like the look but still hate the countertops, a walnut top on the white island would look amazing. I had a white kitchen with the same countertops as you. I swapped them out for marble (but I had wood floors so didn't have the gray issue)- but after the perimeter was installed the island broke, and I was out of luck for a match. We ended up using walnut on the island, and I loved it. If you end up leaving the island as a darker color I still suggest white. I like the current color better than gray by the way. I think it looks terrific in your kitchen and will look amazing with a white top.

    Michelle Blum thanked Jennifer Canel
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    I wouldn’t change the countertops; they go perfectly with the rest of the kitchen. I would change the backsplash, though, to something without texture. I would also remove the legs from the range hood. ;)

    Michelle Blum thanked Sammy
  • 7 years ago
    Are the floors limestone? Are you keeping them? How were the cabinets painted, onsite or sent out for spraying at a cabinet sprayer?
  • 7 years ago
    Do you have a before photo?
  • 7 years ago
    They were sprayed onsite and it took about 5 days. Not posting a before picture since it’s not completed yet :-)
    I ordered a white backsplash today and White quartz Island top. Unsure if I will keep the blue on the island yet. Waiting to get the other parts completed first. Won’t be fully done until early March
  • 7 years ago

    i like the blue but black paint on the island would look awesome with the white quartz- can't wait to see pics of the new counter and backsplash!


    Michelle Blum thanked Jennifer Canel
  • 7 years ago

    Looking forward to seeing the transformation. Sounds great!


    Michelle Blum thanked User
  • 7 years ago
    I think white will work. If you re-paint the island, white will always be okay.
    I think your floors are throwing you. I’m not sure you need to “match” them. I do like the Fantasy Brown as well.
    Your kitchen is beautiful.
    Michelle Blum thanked RedRyder
  • 7 years ago
    White counter was installed yesterday! Two more weeks til white backsplash but I’m already seeing such an improvement! We ended up keeping the perimeter granite and installing Caesarstone Statuario Nuvo with a built up edge on the island . It looks nice with the White Dove painted cabinets. Can’t wait for the white subway tile to go in!
  • 7 years ago
    Kitchen is done!! Thank you for all of your guidance!
  • 7 years ago
    Kitchen is done!! Thank you for all of your guidance!
  • 7 years ago

    Looks great - I love the shine on your backsplash! And the blue island goes beautifully with that counter.

    Thanks so much for coming back and sharing the final result =)

  • 7 years ago
    Beautiful kitchen - thanks for sharing.
  • 7 years ago
    Wow! It’s fabulous! Love the backsplash, the island, everything. I hope you enjoy it for many years!
  • 7 years ago

    Looks really beautiful, and I think it has a lot of warmth and personality because it doesn't look like every other white kitchen - your floor and perimeter countertops give some much-needed originality to today's "white kitchen"

  • 5 years ago

    Beatiful kitchen! Love your island. How are you liking the Statuario Nuvo? Thanks!