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Can I mix two different laminate countertops

6 years ago

I am remodeling my kitchen and I am painting my cabinets in a light blue Sherwin Williams "Watery" and the island cabinets will be a dark navy blue. I want to use Wilsonart laminate in Trinidad Lapidus for the main counters and Retro Dungaree (I know this is rather busy but I love it!) for the Island. So the Trinidad will be on the light blue cabinets and the retro will be on the navy blue island. I know that they are not a perfect match but I have been reading that islands are starting to be treated differently than the rest of the kitchen. Please tell me if this is a big mistake.

The backsplash is a cement tile called Circulos A Cielo. The floors will be LVP Mohawk True Design in Sandstorm which is a very light blond wood.

I have been in my home for 18 years and plan to be here a lot longer. Thank you for any advice!







Comments (9)

  • 6 years ago

    I agree with Jora, it’s too much for one space. With that bold tile you need to let it be the star and keep everything else simple. One countertop, one cabinet color.

    Trina Young thanked Rachel Lee
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    No. IMO having the 2 colors of cabinets is enough keep the rest simple and for sure not those together it is your kitchen but I honestly think you will regret those choices. Blue is actually a hard color to decorate with and can look like a lot of tried and missed keep it simple.

    Trina Young thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 6 years ago

    OK. Looks like I need to scrap both countertops and replace with one lighter colored one. Thank you.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hi Trina, Sometimes it is difficult to visualize the materials in the space. All those countertops are very nice alone but when you mix them together it might not give you a good result. I would advise you to have a 3Dimensional model of your kitchen with those materials before any renovation that is the cheapest way to visualize your design. If you need any 3D model please let me know or email me at info@paroxstudio.com

    Trina Young thanked PAROX STUDIO
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Have you gotten physical samples of all these items? I would start there first. I like the countertops there may be a chance of pulling that off. I don't care for the wall tile with the counter though.

    Get actual samples and see what happens

    Trina Young thanked Debbi Washburn
  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all for your advice. I went back to the drawing board and have come up with 4 fairly neutral options. I am having trouble picking the right one. I don't know if I should go with a more creamy color to match the limited amount of kitchen wall space, or a whiter one to match the tile better. The tile is not a true white, but it is not cream either. And maybe it doesn't matter that much but this will last me the rest of my lifetime so I want to get it right. The large painted light blue surface is the cabinet color, the navy blue is the island color, the cream is the kitchen, ceiling and dining room color and the brighter blue is in the more distant living room. And maybe these still are not correct. If not, maybe someone could suggest a better pattern like perhaps a more granite look for a simpler contrast? Thank you all so much for your help. I hate going into kitchen and bath stores for advice when I won't be purchasing anything.





  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I really like the c or d options... and leaning towards D...

    This is going to be a fun kitchen! Can't wait to see it finished

    Trina Young thanked Debbi Washburn
  • 6 years ago

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