Need help choosing a countertop

6 years ago

I need advice on a countertop (quartz or granite) to coordinate with this beige tile. I’m a little overwhelmed with all the choices and don’t want to choose the wrong color. Can anyone with a tile in a similar shade share their countertop color? I appreciate any and all help and suggestions 😀

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Beth H. :

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

swe10, to be honest, I think that tile looks like something you'd fine at Home Depot circa 1999.

Is this the look you like (the floor)? because this is what those tiles will look like installed.

If it's possible to change it, please do so. Flooring is expensive (more so to change later down the road) So pick something of quality, a good neutral color and something that will last a long time, style-wise.

there are so many other better choices. I can help you pick something else if you can tell me what else is going in the rooms.

post a pic of the laminate you've chosen.

like, color of kitchen cabinets, color of vanities, color/and type of furniture in the room.

any pictures or anything else to help?

here are examples of very nice tile flooring that don't look like they're from the last century.

(they are from Tilebar)

i think these are either 24x24 or 30x30. minimal grout lines.

this is a terrazzo or stone look. I've used it in a bathroom. it's very nice

want a warmer, creamier? then do this one

these next two lean a little on the gray side, but warmer grays. a good neutral

how about a real neutral in White, above? it's 18x26. would look great in a bathroom too. (Linden White, Tilebar)

Tilebar will send you 5 samples for $5. go look

https://tilebar.com/browse-by-project/floor-tile.html

below, DalTile Hex with light gray grout. also good for bathrooms.

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Beth H. :
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
do you have white cabs?

try Taj Majal. It's a good, solid quartzite

Cielo Blue

caesarstone quartz

Stellar Snow

BTW, is that tile you've chosen already installed? or, could that choice be changed?
Jazz Lover
6 years ago
I just had Taj Mahal installed today and it’s AMAZING!! Soft whites with creamy accents and mine has just a few of the slight rusty veins that will accent the white oak flooring and pull it together. Seems like it would look wonderful as Beth H suggested with yours. Good luck!
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AJCN
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Is the floor decision set in stone/already installed?
akhbear
6 years ago
We have a similar color floor tile. We're going with cherry cabinets and a macaubus giotto countertop that has some brown veining to tie into the floors.
swe10
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Thank you to everyone that has responded. I greatly appreciate the help. The tile has not been installed yet. Was this a bad choice? I was looking for a plain neutral warm colored tile and thought this might be a good choice. Should I choose a different tile?
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Creative Visual Concepts, Kevin Strader
6 years ago
Not if you like the tile. I think the answer depends somewhat on your cabinet color. We did a similar tile with maple cabinets with a chestnut stain & chocolate glaze.

We wanted the tile to be more of a backdrop for the cabinets, counters and paint. We used Colonial Gold granite.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
What are the floors in the adjoining rooms?
swe10
Original Author
6 years ago
The tile will be used in the kitchen and bathrooms. Other rooms will have laminate.
felizlady
6 years ago
If you have the beige tile on the floor, your counter material must have some of that same beige in it to truly coordinate with the floor. Your counter does not need to BE beige.
I prefer granite because there are so many colors available, but any good material will work. If your cabinets are white, I suggest a granite (or other hard surface) with both white and beige in it so that it speaks to the floor and the cabinets.
swe10
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you Beth. I really like the creamy one and also the white. I will definitely check out Tilebar for more choices. Thanks again and sorry for the delayed response.