picking granite

12 years ago

trying to decide which granite to use. white hanging cabinets and around perimeter and dark cherry island. first pic is granite choices with cabinet color, island color, floor color. second picture is full slab of granite to right in first pic. third picture is full slab of granite to left in first pic. help! which granite?

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mamamehr

12 years ago

I'm not an expert by any means, but the granite on the left (and the third picture) seems to pick up more of the coloring of the dark wood color you chose. It seems like the granite on the right has more cool tones in it, while the left has more warm tones and seems to compliment both the dark wood and the white. Either way though, they're both beautiful!

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bornonthefourth
12 years ago
The warmer granite is beautiful. I think it would be a pretty combination with both cabinets and floors (if that's your floor).

Can't go wrong, either way.
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Sonya N
12 years ago
I'll be a third foe the warmer granite. I think it'll be more interesting on white cabinets, too
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K H
12 years ago
I think the one on the right will make your kitchen look more expansive and expensive.
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studio10001
12 years ago
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Not to make the choice more difficult, but you could always use both.
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What is interesting about this second one is that they used the busier version on the perimeter so that it might double as backsplash interest.
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To that point, choosing your backsplash may help you decide between the two, as well.
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shastadaisy11
12 years ago
I also like the one on the right
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Mihaela Filimon
12 years ago
The 3rd picture.
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onemama
12 years ago
I used to work with granite in sales. That being said, it really comes down to opinion, however, your floor is warm and cherry is warm and a cool color counter will not enhance the warmth and depth of those woods like a warm color will. I would choose the warmer granite.
shal1217
12 years ago
I think the warmer granite will pull in the cherry color of the wood nicely.
indianpatti
12 years ago
I like the lighter granite better .. . Either one will look nice ...
Ann
12 years ago
Agreed, both are very nice, but I like the one in the third pic.
Sam Dewick
12 years ago
The one on the left!
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Gem Marble and Granite Corp
12 years ago
Left sample will pull soft earth tones, beige, etc. The two on the right work better with a cool color palette (grey, blue,etc). I'd go with the left sample.
rocketjcat
12 years ago
Third picture. ( The one on the left in the first pic) Beautiful combination.
kelli18
12 years ago
I agree with the warm colors with your color wood. I am in the middle of a remodel of my kitchen and my granite looks similar to your lower pictures