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Caseylu,

I think the best way for you to pick "The One" is to just obtain a sample of each choice and put them all next to each other in your kitchen close to your cabinets. Then, use a process of elimination and take away the ones you least enjoy until you're left with only one sample. That should be your countertop decision.

Personally, you can't go wrong with Ouro Brasil or Santa Cecilia Real, either of these colors is a great option for your set-up.

derek,

i tried and tried to be creative...and find something different and darker to go with my cabinets..but i think you are right....light and warmer works best.....but i get confused with the similar looking granites but with different names.....i do not want a real gold granite.....my choices seem to be new venetian gold, santa cecelia (real, light or ???) and maybe giallo napoleone....
as for the time limit....my new cabinets have been in my living room since may.....so i need to nip this in the bud asap.....ha.....thank you for bearing with me, derek....


These options you're considering have overall similarities in color tone and pattern. This means that you've narrowed down your vision and know what you like. Out of those three choices, I'm leaning toward Ouro Brasil. It's similar to the Santa Cecilia, but has darker browns as opposed to the warm and creamy tones of the Cecilia's. When do you have to make your final decision?[/QUOTE]

caseylu,

These options you're considering have overall similarities in color tone and pattern. This means that you've narrowed down your vision and know what you like. Out of those three choices, I'm leaning toward Ouro Brasil. It's similar to the Santa Cecilia, but has darker browns as opposed to the warm and creamy tones of the Cecilia's. When do you have to make your final decision?

more granite choices

okay...i am still looking....what are your opinions with giallo vicenza #l69, dark #544 or royal #590...and ouro brasil #800......(those are internet numbers)...

i am also hearing that quartz is a biggie now......decisions...decisions.....
would love everyone's opinions....
thank you.....

Casey,

Sure! you can send me an email with a picture attachment to derek@marble.com or you can simply upload the picture here in the forum in a normal post. To learn how to attach pictures read this thread. Then, i'll be able to review the picture and give you more suggestions

derek...may i email you a floor tile that i am hoping to find a granite to match and be using?

Sounds good, Casey! Let me know what you end up choosing. I know it's a difficult decision, I hope my suggestions can make it a little easier. You can also watch our special video with tips on visiting the granite yard so when you come in next time, it can truly be the most pleasant experience possible.

thank you derek....you are very very helpful.....i am so looking forward into see the granites you suggested...and check them in person...
and may i add....the help at your ridgefield location was very helpful, friendly...and went out of their way for us....i do live closer to the south plainfield location so i do go there more often.....thanks again, derek.......

Originally Posted by caseylu

oh sorry...i didn't miss it....as i was told while inside the showroom that it was not available due to popularity...

Hmm, interesting to say the least. Perhaps our virtual inventory database has not been updated yet to reflect the sold out status of Santa Cecilia Real. Which location told you it was sold out? I'll look into this ASAP. However, it is true that this granite is ever popular in our yards and customers truly seem to love the warmth of this particular stone.

FYI, If just one of our NJ locations carries the stone, it can be fabricated at that location and transferred to the other (if the installation site is closer to our other location) and installed from there, that's not a problem for us. Hope that makes sense.

oh sorry...i didn't miss it....as i was told while inside the showroom that it was not available due to popularity...