Original name:
African Beige
Other name(s) used:
African Gold, Brazilian Gold
Material:
granite
Internet ID:
522
Country of origin:
Italy
Pattern:
Speckles
Colors:
Black, Brown, Gold, Gray, White
Application:
Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace, Floor, Outdoor
Comments:
A beige granite of earthly tones and consistent specks.
Absorption by weight (%):
Density (kg/dm3):
Compressive strength (n/mm2):
Abrasion resistance hardness (mm):
Bending strength (n/mm2):
Danbury, CT
COMMENTS:
The African Beige featured on this page sounds like the perfect choice for you. Another option that could possibly work is Toffee or Giallo Antico. Hope this helps!
We are installing knotty, probably a medium stain alder cabinets. The floor title is a light beige/gold tone. Was looking at the African gold. Would like a medium color with some darker black brown tones.
Your description is vague for the granite counters, my recommendation is to look at Tropical Brown for an elegant contrast. In regard to backsplash, a Pietra Bianco Harlequin tile is appropriate. You can also make the tile more exciting with a mosaic such as Piano York Glass & Stone from Somertile Reflections. I've attached photos for your reference.
We have light oak-Medium cabinets and are looking to get Granite counter tops , was looking at the speckled with the brown and black (not sure of the name) what do you think, and also what about the backsplash what would you put with it to look nice...thanks
The African Beige granite featured on this page is a warm and appropriate choice to go against your cabinet shade. Some other options for you to consider are Giallo Antico and Santa Cecilia Classic. Hope this helps!
Hi. We will be ordering cherry Kraftmaid cabinets in cinnamon finish and Durham style. I am trying to narrow my choices for granite counter tops. Do you have suggetions to help me in making a great choice?
Imperial Coffee is a very nice choice with a consistent, tight grain and beautiful, reflective flecks. Also take a look at Bahia Brown.
A creme colored sink would indeed be a softer and more neutral choice to go along with stainless steel, it's a tough choice. Stainless steel goes along well with most design elements of any color as it's quite a universal material to use. You should compare both options and pick the combination you're attracted to more. Good luck!
Imperial Coffee looked elegant and not too busy. What do you think?
I am leaning toward dark. The New Colonial Dream is too busy. I would like black with some color to pick up the medium maple cabinets, and noche backsplash. I would like it to be elegant, but not busy. I can see the counter from my living room, so I do not want it to "overpower" the space.
I like the color, and we will come see the Giallo Ornamental. If I go with statainlees steel victorian faucet instead of bronze, I am wondering if a brown sink would still work, or maybe a cream color might be better?
A Santa Cecilia Real is also a beautiful option for your space.
Any options you've looked at so far that catch your attention? Are you leaning toward a dark or light countertop color? My recommendations go along the lines of Santa Cecilia Classic, New Colonial Dream, and Giallo Napole. Let me know your thoughts on these.
I recommend Giallo Ornamental granite for the vanity top to go along with a black or dark brown composite sink.
Please suggest a granite counter for kitchen to go with brown maple cabinets, noche backsplash, black sink, and black appliances. Have old world/traditional decor in an open floor plan.
I will be getting a brown based dark cherry bathroom vanity. I have sage green walls, and noche ceramic tile on the floor and on the wall around the open bathtub. I would like to have bronze faucets. Please suggest a granite counter, and a color for the sinks.
Paola, as per our email, we do not have any stone by the name of Sagebush, nor any alternative name like this. Do you have a picture of your Sagebush so we can match it up to colors in our stock? Sometimes fabricators give a stone their own name so it might be called something different with us.
What other colors does "Sagebrush" granite go by? I can't find it on this site.
The aforementioned stones you've suggested are also wonderful because they offer that deep contrast we've been discussing, but also have some golden and brown highlights to compliment and pick up the oak wood at the same time. Out of your choices, I'm leaning toward the likes of Portofino Classico or Boreal. Make sure to look at the slabs in-person and make your final decision this way! In addition, I've created a little Comparison Chart for you to check out those two stones side by side:
http://www.marble.com/material...
Hi Derek, Although I'm not fond of green granite, I thought your suggestions looked beautiful with golden oak cabinets. I would just like your thoughts on Portofino Classico, Giallo Vicenza, Boreal and Florence Gold. I think your suggestion of a deep contrast is perfect and I may very well go with one of them. I am hoping for a granite with a blend of dark and warm contrast colors. Thanks so much, Mary
I'm leaning toward recommending you a darker, elegant color tone for a deep contrast to offset the golden oak natural wood. Options such as Golden Jade, Ubatuba, or Butterfly Antique are quite appropriate. Let me know your thoughts on these. If that's too dark for you, I can give lighter suggestions, however I truly feel a color such as one of those would work very nicely.
Absolutely! You're on the right track, a light creamy beige color that would work nicely is Astoria. However, for a stronger contrast I would recommend to consider going even a little darker, perhaps in the range of granite's such as Tropical Brown, Toffee, or Giallo Antico. Hope this helps!
Looking to buy granite countertops, however, we are keeping our traditional style golden oak cabinets. I'm interested in a contrast to the oak . Would appreciate your suggestions. Mary
We're going to have white cabinets in our kitchen, and I was thinking of a beige or light mocha color for the granite, to add a little warmth and coordinate with the rest of the house. What do you think of that? Any specific suggestions?