Trying to decide between Cambria and Silestone countertops

4 years ago

Would love input on picking between these three countertop options. We feel good about all three, but everyday I like a different one more. First we thought we settled on the Cambria Smithfield which we liked for the warm tones in the veining and that it wasn't too busy. However our island is large (126x48") and think it might be better to have more movement in the pattern for that reason. The other two would be the Eternal Calacatta Gold and Eternal Statuario. Both also have some warmer tones. We ended up loving the Calacatta Gold when we saw a slab in person, but worry it may be too much. The Statuario seems like a good compromise between the two. Thoughts? I made these collages on photoshop with everything else going into the kitchen.

The Cambria Smithfield

The Silestone Eternal Statuario

The Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold

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Carol Demas

4 years ago

I think Et Statuario and Smithfield will look less dated in 10-20 years or more. Smithfield is much more expensive, though.

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plf12652
4 years ago
Are your cabinets grey? And is that wallpaper, the green print?
Chelsea Born
Original Author
4 years ago
Yes, the cabinets are Gray Owl from Schuler/Medallion. The wallpaper may or may not end up being used, but will just be on one wall if we do. Wanted to include it to help with our decision.
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JC Marble & Granite LLC
4 years ago
Here are some options Maybe they can help you.
Beth H. :
4 years ago
I like either of the Silestone choices.

I have the silestone eternal serena in the suede finish and really like it. (be careful with iron skillets on the edges! I've already chipped mine)

what about MSI Calacatta Laza? shown here w/it on the backsplash, but alone on just the countertop looks very nice. you can google it
Chelsea Born
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks y'all! We really want to stay with a true white countertop, so that's what helped us narrow it down to these three. Our quote on the Cambria was actually less than the quote on the Silestone, so that may be making the decision for us, unless another place has cheaper quotes. I like the MSI Calacatta Laza, but don't think my fiance will like it. I was shocked how much he liked the Et Calacatta Gold. Also trying to stay away from MSI after I've read some not so great recent reviews on quality, because the Miraggio was my first choice.
Nora Lambert
4 years ago
I’m with your fiancé, I really like the Et Calcutta Gold. Beautiful!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
Why plastic quartz at all ? There re literally 1000s of real stones and IMO so much more timeless than plastic fake stone.
Jennifer Grucza
4 years ago
The Silestone countertops look too cool for the warm tones in the backsplash tiles, IMO.
Vanya C
last year
Hi, I was wondering if you went with Smithfield. I have it installed on our island and it's a nightmare. The area near the sink gets yellow marks just from water and ring marks if any glass is kept on it!