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Countertop Dilemma

4 years ago

I am trying to find a countertop for washrooms, kitchen (and backsplash) that compliment everything else I have in my house but I'm really confused what countertop to select.


Main Floor: Porcelain Lenci Blanco Tiles

Cabinets: Acrylic White

Accent Shower Wall: Saloni Vector Crema

Hardwares & Plumbing Fixtures: black


I selected Fir Stone Y9017 but I feel it won't work in the washroom because of the shower accent wall.


Floor:


Accent Shower Wall (tiles on the side wall are same as floor):




Comments (19)

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Well. I am not understanding that accent wall in the shower. You are in two very different palettes Second, is the cabinetry white EVERYWHERE?

    What is the last picture?

    At this point, all anyone can advise is a plain white quartz. You have movement in the floor tiles, we have no clue how many washrooms and what other element are in them. Or even what "the rest of the house" entails!

    Your question and your "design method" are too broad, and rather Laissez faire: )

  • 4 years ago

    Jan, Tee has several posts on this house project. I believe you commented on some of them. Her overall style is right up your alley. I think you can really help her tie it all together.

  • 4 years ago

    Tee, I think it's great that you are looking for cohesiveness in the whole house. People forget about that sometimes in remodeling. 

    I'm sure after you've had a chance to provide the additional information requested you will get lots of helpful advice. 

    I have to admit I need help understanding your vision for the bathroom with the shower accent wall. The tile choice for the accent seems more back to nature than the rest of your house. Maybe I am missing something?

  • 4 years ago

    I am thinking of add furniture, plants and other accessories to tie everything together.

    And to everyone else I am open to suggestions but please be kind with me with your criticism because i am not an expert just trying to figure out 🙃

  • 4 years ago

    OK, so you're saying you want a touch of nature then? I'll keep that in mind.

    I like basketry in the bathroom to contain clutter. There are so many kinds. Baskets tolerate dampness And humidity very well. Do you like baskets and think it could help tie in the Chevron wood look shower tiles?

  • 4 years ago

    Yeh i am think about that too

  • 4 years ago

    Jan, Tee has quite a few posts about her house. It's modern. She's rebuilding it. I think you could help her, based on the projects in your profile. She has quite a few glam elements but wants to bring in some natural elements.

  • 4 years ago

    Hey, Tee...look what I found! Is this the style you are going for?
    https://www.houzz.com/magazine/style-mix-organic-glam-stsetivw-vs~729066

  • 4 years ago

    Hi Tee,
    Another HOUZZ poster wanted to combine wood and white. I think the key is to repeat both colors in the room in a way that feels natural. This person's process was well detailed, and I learned a lot from it. Maybe it will help you too.
    Check out this discussion on Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6186088/same-tile-on-bathroom-floor-and-back-shower-wall

  • 4 years ago

    I get it now...your last picture was a countertop, and you were asking if it "goes" with the tiles you chose for the floor and accent wall in the bath. Well, I don't think it "doesn't go". It's neutral enough. So now you have three colors in the bathroom: white, black, and wood. You have plenty of white with cabinets, floor, toilet. You can easily repeat black in some black in the faucet and shower fixtures if you like that. The wood color could be repeated in shelves, baskets, picture frame. Those are just thoughts.

  • 4 years ago

    This picture repeats black and white with a touch of copper. You substitute wood accents.

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  • 4 years ago

    Here are a couple more pictures of a living/dining area that combines white, black and wood. I'm trying to find out if this is the style you are going for, in addition to showing you ways to repeat colors in additional furnishings to make it all look coordinated. I'm struggling a bit, because it is not my style, so please just know I am just applying a basic principle of art.

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  • 4 years ago

    Tee, did I show you this already? I thought this was an awesome "glam" makeover:
    https://www.houzz.com/houzz-tv/tour-a-beautiful-historic-home-reimagined-with-glamour-stshtvvw-vt~154902150

  • 4 years ago

    And you asked about a backsplash...Do you want to match the counter, or are you interested in more pizazz?

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  • 4 years ago

    People seem to want to add plants for a natural element. Do you envision plants in your decor for a natural element? I personally am too involved with plants outdoors to want them indoors too, but that isn't because I don't like them. What do you like?

  • 4 years ago

    KL: 2nd and 3rd picture of the kitchen is exactly what i am going with. I want a touch of nature around the house. I didnt go with that stone with lots of black. I went to a different fabricator and she showed me lots of pics of this stone installed in one house and I absolutely hated how it looked and her also client regretted it as well.

    I went through a lot of stones in different stores and found one with a touch of brown tone and i love it

  • 4 years ago

    Also i love plans so i will be adding big and small plants through out the house

  • 4 years ago

    So you are currently favoring the white stone with brownish grey veining in the picture with you hand in it? That's pretty!