@Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio Which version of the Stella tile did you use for the backsplash? It looks like the black/white, but I wanted to check as we're considering using the white/blue with Cambria Portrush counters but we're waiting to see a sample of the tile. Thank you!

An Elkay Quartz Luxe apron front sink in Jubilee would look fantastic with that estone.

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@Shauna Hunt - thanks for the question. The backsplash used in this kitchen is the beige/black style. (https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/elitetile-royalty-18-x-18-ceramic-patterned-wall-floor-tile-eml2863.html?piid=43752289). Here is a closer view of the tile. Hope this helps - and good luck with your project!

Did you end up using the portrush? I’d love to see your finished product

We are in the midst of a kitchen remodel and I'm planning to use Portrush. We are doing navy island with white outer/wall cabinets. We have stainless appliances and fixtures. Will that look ok even with the gold flecks? Would love more photos showing silver accents :)

cmetzger628 I would love to see pictures when you are done.

Any more pictures

I am doing a kitchen with a port rush (large) island (no waterfall) and perimeter counter (1) with full height backsplash (up to cabinet bottoms- so would that be half height?). I am looking at 2 BM colors for the island: Newburyport blue and Hale navy Blue. (Cambria suggests North Sea CC932). Wall cabinets will be white (doing the Cambria on the wall as a backsplash)l. Have tried 3 colors thus far (and we used 2 samples of the Cambria and noted they are different- just enough to matter, which throws a wrench in the works- especially since cambria is backordered 60-90 days and I need cabinets painted NOW...). Colors we picked are SW 6070 Heron Plume or SW 7626 Zurich White and custom (which, due to the varied colors in the background, was the least favorite). However, Cambria does provide BM color suggestions (although I disagreed with their white choice) : https://www.cambriausa.com/paint-match/#!/designs/portrush/paintCode/?paintKey=CC-932&searchInput=Portrush&searchSource=PaintMatchToolSearch (and I am IN LOVE with that spicy mustard!!! ). Using a jubilee colored Elkay undermount sink (the Elkay whites didn't look right and do not want stainless) and a Brizo articulating faucet with gold handle (https://www.build.com/brizo-64243lf/s1368128?uid=3219381&searchId=zErAN1zL57) to pick up on the gold flecking in the counter. There are knurled cabinet handles on line that would seem to match the Brizo but not sure how they would match shade wise (I have separate post out on Houzz asking that question...). For the moment I am going with some awesome brass handles that are inlaid with white (on the blue island) or blue (on the white wall).

Oh- and they do make a very thin portrush (6mm) which will allow you to backlight your wall...but husband ruled that out :( .

This was a helpful article https://www.igscountertops.com/design-spotlight-portrush-cambria-quartz/

Help! I too am in the process of selecting BS Tile against my Portrush CT's, with white perimeter cabs & natural maple island and valance around exhaust fan cabinet over CT giving it a Coastal/Transitional vibe. mbvv; Yes, the IGS article is great and actually using the Essentials Tapestry Counter Stools shown in video but in natural!

This is where I could use your help, PLEASE!!! Dark Blue or Navy Tiles contrast beautifully but in my application it creates too dark of a space, so as of today I'm looking at white or glass in Picket Fence, Octagon ??? . I just found WOW Tile , https://www.wowdesigneu.com/downloads/catalogos/catalogoPottery.pdf Check out the Pottery pdf, 2x6 Pottery natural and the 2x6 Cosmic Natural...is it tooo much? I don't want to fight the "vein", but would love a subtle pop of blue in the BS. Thoughts???

Agree with the Elkay Jubilee sink, I haven't ruled in or out yet, until I finalize the BS.

portrush is gorgeous

Portrush design

@Shirlee Manahan thanks! Laura- check out her video link at 1:05 for a backsplash idea (if you don’t want a Portrush backsplash). Loved the blue grout! Just be careful with choosing a white since it has to go with counters. Also discovered that 2 different samples of portrush had different white tones.

mbvv..hi, thanks for the feedback. I wouldn't have expected the two tones of white in Cambria, isn't that what the manmade products are all about!? Well, demo day starts this week end, very excited! the BS i'm going with is by Adex: STUDIO | Snow Cap | Translucent Glaze / Glossy Finish. I think it will all look amazing when installed..Let the the CT be the bride! :)

That’s what I thought but found out quite by accident. Good luck with the project and post pics!

We are choosing PortRush for our remodel. I am trying to pick the right White to paint my cabinets. Does anyone have a SW white they would recommend?

@Melissa Evans, just be aware that the quartz slabs you get might be slightly different base color than the samples you have. Different lots will come out slightly different. Check the date on the sample to make sure it is current. If it isn't, contact Cambria and order a new sample.

For cabinet color above, Cambria showroom recommended Benjamin Moore Silver Satin OC-26, We chose Anchor Gray SW 2126-30 for the island. It is more on the gray side than blue, but I think it will stay in style longer.

Hi mevans71- I ended up using SW Origami while for cabinets

@mbvv How long has your top been installed? I am surprised to see quartz behind a gas range. I was always told that is frowned upon since the heat coming through those vents can scorch the top.....

You can see the yellowing..

I read that as well but was assured by the installer that it would be OK. I loved it so much that I listened to the installer (and other sources that said it would be OK). Apparently I have selective information gathering! Fingers crossed and primary use in front burners will keep me non yellowed. Can you remove the yellowing any way? Have you looked into that (she said hopefully). What about putting a piece of stainless steel there?

I have only had it a few months….

I do not believe that it is something removable. I also don't think it is from the burners ( but I certainly could be wrong ) I think it is some sort of exhaust from the oven!

Mbvv can I see more pics of your kitchen? Can I ask what brand cabinets you used?

Sherwin Williams Origami while for cabinets And Ben Moore Hale navy for island. Still waiting on hardware . The style of the cabinets is Jax by Omega but I used a chrome builder and it was less $$$ and I got a lot of customization! I can only add 4 pics - will try to add some more in a moment.

More pics

The fridge on right and @garage on left with retracting doors. I think to do it again I would add all recessed toe kick drawers! Invaluable!

This is amazing thank you so much. Literally the exact kitchen I am planning. I have priced out omega jax. What’s a chrome builder?

What color is the perimeter countertop that looks grey/charcoal??

It is all Cambria. I don’t know what a chrome builder is. Siri must’ve misinterpreted whatever I was saying🙄

I’ve been waiting my handles to come in now for eight months. But I’m kind of liking the clean look!

Check out this discussion on Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6346180/designer-input-hardware

I know this post is old but I thought I’d add my Portrush pictures here if anyone still wants to see them

Heidi E - are those the matte or polished Portrush? How do you like them so far?

I think they are polished. I love them, they are just so beautiful they make me happy when I look at them!

Heidi E - what color did you paint your island? Love your kitchen!!

The island is Sherwin Williams Naval SW 6244

Thank you!!!

Do you think a black island would go with portrush?

Do you think portrush would go with a black island?

The portrush has a good amount of Navy and and some
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flecks
so I don’t think I’d put it with Black island .. but that’s a personal
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Maybe choose a really dark navy island rather than black?

Consider SW Naval, SW In the Navy, SW Anchors Away, or Benjamin Moore Hale Navy.

Kitchen looks amazing Heidi! Which tile did you use for your backsplash?

Zenna, it is 6017A WJ Metro Thassos with brushed gold

Following in case anyone else updates with photos!

@mbvv Your kitchen is gorgeous, congrats! Quick question: Did you notice any variation in the Portrush *pattern* between the example slab on the website and the slabs you received?

Thanks!

Thank you! Actually, I got two samples, and the shades of white were slightly different.