Countertop Help
Rachel Nye
5 years ago
Hi! Doing everything backwards but now have decided to get new countertops. Really like Caeserstone's Dreamy Marfil but afraid it will wash out the kitchen. Ordered samples of two other Caeserstones Tuscan Dawn and Urban Safari. The current granite is too busy correct? Are designing trends going in the direction I am? Will post when other two samples arrive. But have access to extra dreamy marfil from brother in law who is a fabricator. Thank you!
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Rachel Nye
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kariyava
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hiccup4
5 years agoRachel Nye
5 years agoHoping this dreamy marfil goes with the backsplash. My husband will not do glass/tile subway tile. My friend came over and said just add color to the cabinet accents and the dreamy marfil will work.
hiccup4
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PRORaegan Ford Interior Design
5 years agoHello Rachel,
I noticed that you mentioned you were worried about "washing-out" the kitchen. I'm not sure if you would be open to a dark counter-top, but lately we have been seeing a high-level contrast (monochrome) in material colors in kitchens. It may also help make your black appliances and cabinet hardware look more cohesive. I have attached a few examples of this trend.
What you've done so far looks beautiful...so in the end, go with your gut!
Rachel Nye
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Jamie Ludwig
5 years agoJ C
5 years agoHere's the kitchen I keep coming back to. I don't like the square backsplash tiles, but I like the warmth that the color brings.
Rachel Nye
5 years agoThat's really nice JC. I hope the sample is impressive Jamie. I went back to my idea books and this is one of the first kitchens I saved. I would love marble but know it's a hassle so very impressed with Caeserstone's dreamy marfil. It truly matches my marble floors. Here's hoping Tuscan dawn does the same.
Rachel Nye
5 years agoJ C
5 years agoRachel, here's another similar kitchen with lighter counters and subway tile shaped backsplash
Rachel Nye
5 years agovery pretty. wish my granite was more like that. I find what I have just too busy for my eyes. My life seems busy enough, need calmness around me.
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