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Help with quartz countertops!

2 years ago

We are looking for a quartz countertop that will go well with a mix of Chantilly Lace and rift oak cabinets (more oak than white). The kitchen is south-facing and will have lots of natural light. We don’t want counters that are too stark of a white and would love any recommendations you have!

Pics are of some samples we're considering.

Comments (23)

  • 2 years ago

    Can you take a pic of your floor sample on the floor next to the different cabinets with the samples on top of them? I presume you will pick your splash tile and wall color last.

    mtwren thanked Kendrah
  • 2 years ago

    @Herbflavor - You're right, the sample on the left does lean yellow. Definitely not what we want! Thanks for weighing in.

  • 2 years ago

    @kendrah - we don't have floor samples yet. Will be going with live sawn oak with a clear finish–lighter than the wood cabinets. Walls are Chantilly Lace. Backsplash will be selected after kitchen install.

  • 2 years ago

    I would do the right quartz. Chantilly Lace is a really bright white. The left quartz will look off in comparison to Chantilly Lace as it's a bit warmer. If you were just doing the oak cabinets, the left quartz would be fine. But because you're also integrating Chantilly Lace cabinets (and Chantilly Lace wall color - though wall color is easy to change), using the right quartz is preferable.

    mtwren thanked lanikaicoconut
  • 2 years ago

    That left one has yellow-green highlighter undertone!

    mtwren thanked chispa
  • 2 years ago

    I would get a sample of your floors: I subscribe to the idea that your floors and your countertops should be married. Not match, per se, but married. Make sure the undertones match one another.

    mtwren thanked krissy66
  • 2 years ago

    @mtwren what did you choose? we are going with a similar color scheme. we will have lighter wood floors so want to make sure its not too much wood too

    mtwren thanked Kmk07 K
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Look at MSI Calacatta Mirraggio Gold. I don't care for either of those.

    mtwren thanked The Kitchen Place
  • 2 years ago

    @Kmk07 K We are now considering two different options 🤪 Unless I get suggestions here to go back to the drawing board, we've narrowed it down to these Caesarstone options:

    • Frosty Carrina
    • Caesarstone Organic White

    Both are very mellow as far as detail/movement. Would love folks' thoughts on how they look with our white cabinets. I've tried to take photos from different angles.


    Floors are next, so no samples to share. I want to get on the countertop fabricator's schedule to ensure install happens by end of summer.






  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I personally liked the first one up on the left. That being said, we do really need to see a floor sample. Also, if you can get a pic of your options in a little better light, that would be great. That may not be possible....


    mtwren thanked Patricia Justice
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Both are very nice with the oak and the white cabinets. The Frosty Carrina is more of a contrast with the white.

    Your oak cabinets are beautiful!

    mtwren thanked Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
  • 2 years ago

    The Frosty Carrina

    mtwren thanked makmartell
  • 2 years ago

    Select your floor and countertop before installing either one to make sure you coordinate the undertones.

    https://mariakillam.com/best-tool-for-choosing-neutral/


    mtwren thanked wiseca9
  • 2 years ago

    Good morning,
    I recently installed my new kitchen with similar colours and style, and I would like to share a pic of it with you, hoping it will provide you with a realistic view. Have a good day - Assia

    mtwren thanked Assia Youssouf
  • 2 years ago

    Additional pictures

    mtwren thanked Assia Youssouf
  • 2 years ago

    OF your new ideas, rightmost sample in the top pic. I like the smaller graining. Good luck.

  • 2 years ago

    Sorry, here are the additional pics

    mtwren thanked Assia Youssouf
  • 2 years ago

    I prefer the organic one on the right.

    mtwren thanked Veronica
  • 2 years ago

    Thanks for getting back to me about which countertops youre going with i like the one one the right with more natural veining. But either one you cant go wrong!

    mtwren thanked Kmk07 K
  • 2 years ago

    The white color is more gorgeous. We are doing our kitchen also and have chosen the same color. We have the same kitchen doors. It's so beautiful! We do not regret our choice. I used to take conservative choice but not now.


    If you choose the white one, make sure your backsplash fit with your floor. They must fit together (it's our designer recommendations). In our case, I want a more French kitchen. So, if we choose herringbone style for the floor (in wood or ceramic) we have to choose a backsplash who is "more simple".

    If we choose a backsplash more "distractive", "more busy", we have to put something who do not get attention on the floor. You have a better idea now how things are working together in the kitchen.

    Another aspect you have to think, the color of your faucet, handles, etc. Their color are really important. Golden color, dark copper color for example, are popular in beautiful kitchen. They must fit together. So think about choosing one appropriate style. Those accessories can be expensive so make a great choice. Have a good renovation.

    mtwren thanked Claire Tremblay
  • 2 years ago

    hi,

    Very pretty choice of cabinets!

    Can you tell me what brand of cabinet company you used & the stain color?

    Those colors would look great in our new basement bathroom and bar area!

    Thank you.

  • 2 years ago

    Can anyone comment on a good quartz brand (looking at Cambria, Ceasarstone, etc)?