Light colored granite with some punch
We are having our kitchen cabinets refaced and chose a honey oak to coordinate with our Pergo flooring. I had picked out Zeus for the granite but after seeing several websites with a light cabinet and a light top I’m not sure that would be the best route to go. We only have one window in the kitchen with adjacent french doors in the eating area and a little bit of light from the entry way. Any suggestion for a deeper granite without it being too dark. I really like what Hearland has to offer but its so confusing when you look at all the slabs. I’m getting a new stainless steel stove and hood and the dishwasher is black. Want punch and wow without it being too dark. Thank you for your help. – Kathleen
Hello, Kathleen. I recommend you look at a website called www.GraniteStock.com. This Site shows hundreds of granite colors all on one easy to use website. As far as my recommendations, take a look at Solaris and Geriba – a punch without being dark.
Best wishes,
Tom Cordova
April 14th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Hi Tom, I emailed you yesterday and there has been a new development– we’re thinking about Hawaiian Gold for the granite now. What do you think? We loved the Ouro Savannah but I am afraid it could be too dark. I just don’t know and am afraid of making a huge mistake.
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
I have been looking at your blog for weeks and have just one question. — What is the basics of picking out granite color? When you factor in size of room, light in room, floor, cabinet style and color how do you put all that together for the right color granite? Is a color to dark if the room is small? Or is it to dark because the cabinets are dark? If you pull in a color, such as blue or green or cranberry, does that make it “trendy”? Can a pattern be to “busy”?
I am finding this overwhelming ! are there BASICS?
Or, as one website said”just get what you like”. Thanks!