We are putting in royal blue azul macaubas in our

kitchen in a couple of months and I.m preparing myself for the freak’out Now. Because I know it will happen

805. wow. that's stunning. can you start your own post w/some pictures? need any help w/anything?

@PeakDog Your kitchen looks stunning!

@805marcy I look forward to your photos. The slab looks beautiful!

I'm glad someone posted on here - I get notifications and then I can come back and ooo and ahhh over one of my favorite kitchens ever.

Me too, that is such a lovely combination of counter and cabinets!

I'm blushing!! Thanks for the kudos! I don't even have finished pictures posted but feeling the love anyways, lol!

Gorgeous! That counter is so lovely!

jeri, where are the finished photos? lets see it

Our project won't start until at least February. Keeping the "footprint" of the kitchen pretty much the same, but new cabs and that quartzite! Hopefully I'll like it as much as this photo. Our kitchen is MUCH smaller ... I do love the countertop!

Your kitchen takes my breath away, just stunning! I LOVE the countertop with your cabinets.

Your choices do look great! Consider your lighting. It may be all you need to get what you imagined. Lighting makes or breaks a design. Ask me how I know!

Wow white washed maple is back in!? Love that kitchen

@Beth H Posting my photos per your suggestion!

A few things to note, especially if you are new to this thread, this was a remodel so I was constrained by the original kitchen a bit (OG pics are posted somewhere along this lloonnnggg thread and really are fun to look at to compare the difference!)

ALSO, I did this myself though I did receive incredible support and comments on this forum which talked me off the ledge of what I initially thought was turning out to be a nightmare. I truly appreciated that! In the end, I stuck to my desires to create the kitchen that works for me which is what you have to do! AND, in the end I LOVE MY KITCHEN!

Lastly, yes...that is a white countertop microwave in the microwave slot....still need to get one that works in that space but appliances are tough to get right now! No judgement please!! ;^D

NOT professional pictures but hope you enjoy the tour!

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So truly gorgeous! We have redone our kitchen twice -- the first time, i HATED it! Thought I'd ruined it ... but took a few deep breaths, lived with it for a few weeks, and fell in love ... there does seem to be that second-guessing that always happens. But look at what you have created! You had a vision and it came true. I foresee many happy times, great cooking, and years of happiness on your beautiful space. Congratulations!

I am looking forward to our 3rd (and most likely last!) remodel of our kitchen. And i am mentally preparing myself for that "Oh gosh, what have I done?" feeling. But I can't wait! Cheers!

Jeri, came out beautiful! love the shot w/the island. that stone is amazing. congrats.

what was the name of that quartzite again? Blue Roma?

Beth, you'll recall this when I mention it again... Tempest Gold (huh!?!). I will say it differs from Blue Roma a bit

That kitchen looks awesome!!

@PeakDog Your kitchen is stunning - thank you for sharing the photos!

Jeri- it’s beautiful! I can see how much thought and how much work went into this- your choices came together so well. Enjoy your lovely kitchen.

Jeri it turned out gorgeous!!!! So glad you listened to us!! LoL. Your hood is amazing!! What material is your sink? And I love that stone wall!! Just beautiful. My daughter flew home from Christmas right into that fire in Lewisville!! That was tragic!!!

Your kitchen looks AMAZING! That hood is fantastic with the stone counters. I didn’t even see the microwave until you pointed it out. I hope you feel proud of yourself - and happy - every morning when you go into your kitchen for coffee. It’s a real knockout. Worth the effort.

It's gorgeous!

Beautiful!!

Unique and beautiful kitchen that isn’t all white. Planning a remodel in the next few years and yours provides inspiration. It’s lovely!

Somewhere up towards the top of this thread I made a comment to the effect of "when this is finished we will all be drooling over this like a Houzz tour"

Many months later I stand by that comment! It looks AMAZING and I'm so glad you followed through with your plan!

A truly gorgeous, timelessly beautiful kitchen! Stunning!

LOVE your kitchen you did such a fabulous job. So nice not to see gray and white. Love the earth and wood tones so much! I may be in the minority here but how about a swap of the barstools. I bet you will be using them more than ever now admiring the useful, beautiful kitchen. Something not wood and metal! Maybe something a bit more comfy that matches the beautiful fireplace?

It’s beautiful! Honestly, great choices!

@lmuhruch
Interesting thought on the bar stools. I'm not necessarily sold on the ones I have, they work in the interim.... Not sure what would work but frankly haven't spent a moment looking at something different! I'm funny about fabric stools due to spills and use making them look ick!!

The countertop is going better with the white than wood. It is actually adding life and depth to the space.

Jeri they work great for your kitchen decor! You did a fantastic job. If I see a pic of what I could envision if it was my kitchen I will send it over, LOVE LOVE LOVE the countertop and wood combo :)

something simple maybe not so modern your kitchen is classic and contemporary. The stools just look a bit too detailed and traditional to me in that updated kitchen. Just my two cents. Or a round back ?

Hey everyone.... If interested, check out my new post looking for help with exterior paint colors.... Also looking for advise on garage door and front door styles and color!
Check out this discussion on Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6222491/help-with-exterior-paint-colors

WOW kitchen is absolutely beautiful.. love love love the counters and cabinets!!

That combination looks amazing. I can see how you moght freak out if you prefer the tone on tone look, but you successfully made a complimentary scheme which actually has tiny bits of matching color within the countertop. It really looks beautiful. I came accross this b/c im in a dilemma for my own countertops and lookign for ideas. love it!

Your kitchen looks absolutely gorgeous! I hope that you are beginning to see the beauty in it… the striations in the stone tie so nicely with your wood cabinets. I’m a big fan of blue myself so that hint of blue in the stone is so appealing to my eyes. I agree with others… so lovely to see an interesting kitchen with so much dimension.

I think your kitchen is gorgeous and I like that you picked a counter that is not white like every other kitchen I see now. It is real stone and is beautiful. So glad you love it now!

Jeri - your kitchen is gorgeous. I have a similar color combo (natural walnut shaker cabinets with quartzite counters) and have been on a never ending hunt for ”the perfect” backsplash tile. Yours looks perfect with the warmth of your cabinets and coolness of your counters. Would you be so kind as to share the tile information with me? Many Thanks!

@Sher H

I am trying to remember what my backsplash is!! I think it was from MSI, color antique white. It's 4 x 12. Sorry I don't have better info. It was a process finding the right one...some were too white or too yellow. Many were too glossy.

The counter graining includes a tan which matches your cabinetry…..they look very good together.

PeakDog-Kitchen reno looks beautiful. I have skyfall dark quartzite counter and wondered what the wood and color/stain is on your cabinets? Thanks

@Betty M

These are RD Henry cabinets. You can look on their website under specialty finishes...this one is called "DUSK" it normally comes with quite a bit of distressing. We opted to not have any distressing added. Clear alder wood.

@PeakDog- thanks for the info !

I found this post because I’m living the same nightmare right now. My counters went in two days ago, and my stomach has been in a permanent knot ever since. I worked with an interior designer to pick out the cabinet finishes and counter material, and in tiny samples it looked great. In real life? Let’s just say my kitchen is now sponsored by Pepto-Bismol. Thanks to all your comments, I’m going to give it some time and see if, by some miracle, my eyes adjust. I appreciate everyone who shared. At least I know I’m not alone in wanting to scrap it all and just move out.

@Shelly Larson, show us some pics!

@Shelley Larson - it’s worth your time to set up your own post with as many photos as possible. I understand the knot-in-the-stomach reaction. You will get great help here from many generous pros if you post your problem by itself.