Original name:
Bianco Antico
Other name(s) used:
Lennon, Arctic Ice, Ecuador White, Aran White, Diamond White
Material:
granite
Internet ID:
1606
Country of origin:
Brazil
Pattern:
Veins
Colors:
Gray, White
Application:
Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace, Outdoor
Comments:
White stone with gray quartz deposits, hints of burgundy garnet, and black mica.
Absorption by weight (%):
Density (kg/dm3):
Compressive strength (n/mm2):
Abrasion resistance hardness (mm):
Bending strength (n/mm2):
Danbury, CT
COMMENTS:
Hi Rosemary! I think you should use a granite color that is light but also has warm highlights such as Delicatus White, Netuno Bordeaux, or Ibere Crema Bordeaux. The backsplash idea sounds lovely and specifically for the off-white subway I have Crema Marfil marble in mind. You should totally paint the island black for a stunning contrast.
You are definitely on the right track! I would recommend the Bianco Antico as it’s the warmest choice out of the 3. The off-white subway tile with the accent border sound like a perfect finishing touch. Great combination!
I need your help! We have satin Brazillian Tigerwood floors, ss appliances, off-white laminate painted cabinets and are wondering what colour granite/quartz countertop and backsplash we should buy. We are also thinking of painting/staining the island expresso or leaving it the same paint colour as the cabinets. We prefer a warm feel as there is no direct sunlight and winters can be rather dark. Bianco Antico, Kashmir White, Antique Brown are 3 of the colours we've leaning towards. For the backsplash, we were thinking of off-white subway tiles along with a strip of Bliss Random Linear tiles placed about 1/3 below wall cabinets
Appreciate your advice
That does indeed sounds like a beautiful combination. Congratulations!
The prices of our stone are based purely on supply and demand, not quality as we only carry top quality stones. When you visit the yard, our knowledgeable staff can take you to see the Bianco Antico, pick up a sample and browse the yard with you to find something similar or perhaps better! Make sure to bring a cabinet door and/or tile to help you narrow down your choices. Good luck!
For a warm feel, a tumbled Crema Marfil tile would look great in your space. For a contemporary design, a tumbled White Cararra would work well with your granite. However, because the stone is busy, I would recommend a neutral backsplash like limestone or SomerTile Bronze White Translucent Glass Mosaic Tile. Let me know what you think!
im coming to th NJ store today and i need to price out single or double blue granite. what is similar to the bianco antico in that price range what is the price difference in the stones
I have selected bianco antico as my countertop, I have antique white cabinets and a java island. do you have any suggestions for tumbled backsplash in a taupe and/or grayish tone?
Thanks!
Rocky
Yes, i think so. Go for it! Make sure to acquire samples of the Bianco granite and put it against your cabinet in the kitchen light to see how you enjoy the combination before making a final decision. Good luck!
I do not think using the Bianco Antico as a full backsplash would be too busy -- although it's not done often and you would have to visualize the combination clearly before making a final decision. Most clients go with a soft tumbled natural marble or a white, classic subway tile as backsplash options against the Antico. Your choice would certainly be unique and provide a flowing, continuous pattern to the countertop.
Thats sounds absolutley striking! I am using bianco antico with dark espresso cabinets and I love the contrast.
I am also redoing my kitchen my bottom cabinets are almost espresso but with alot of wood grain upper cabinets are stained with a sage grey green back splash has whites bieges browns and sage island is stained sage I am using bianco antico and it is going to be beautiful! all my appliances are stainless. everything does not need to be beige to work
Can I put Lennon with dk brown cabinets and dk brown handscraped wood floors and stainless steel appliances with travertine backsplash? Will this work? I keep seeing it paired with white and grey cabinets
loving bianco antico for my remodrling project. Cabinets are dark cherry.and appliances are white..Would using this granite as a backsplash be too much. Kitchen is large with moderat light.
I'm happy on your purchase of the Anatolia Bliss Cotton Wood, I feel it will look very pretty in combination with the Delicatus granite. Keep the grout light and neutral, the tile is already busy and you do not need a dark colored grout or anything like that. That's my opinion.
For the wall color, I'd use a neutral color such as Benjamin Moore Light Pewter or a similar shade to that. It's a timeless and classic color that guarantees beautiful elegance all the time, every time. You should visit a BM paint store if you have one in your area and experiment with the different shades. The sales representatives in the store should also be able to give you sound advice. Good luck!
Quartzite is quartzite, it's not marble, but it's not granite either. It's kind of in the middle of the two. We have had success installing this material in kitchens without any major issues. It does not etch like marble, but still has a possibility of staining if not sealed at least every six to twelve months. My recommendation for a quartzite would be our Classic White stone. In regard to backsplash if you use the stunning Bianco Antico, I'd say you could incorporate burgundy-like tones into the tile as an accent because the Antico has burgundy colored flecks within the slabs. Take a look at tile mosaics such as Piano River Glass & Stone from Somertile Reflections, or Teakwood Blend Rectangles from Dolce Vita. I've attached pictures for your reference. Hope this helps!
YIKES! In addition to my last question regarding the gtout color... I forgot to ask, what color paint would you suggest for the room?? Cherry wood cabinets, the BA granite, Anatolia Bliss Cotton Wood Linear Mosaic, the tile floors (pic above) and stainless steel appliances. thanks!!!!!
Derek, you do have wonderful ideas, thank you. I decided upon and ordered the Anatolia Bliss Cotton Wood Linear Mosaic today. I was was at your N.NJ location Saturday and they gave me samples of the BA to take w/ me. I then looked at all different backsplash options w/ the BA sample but I kept going back to my first choice (Anatolia Bliss Cotton Wood Linear Mosaic). I really hope that I love it!
Question...with that backsplash, what color grout would you use? I have to puchase grout and I'm a first time home remodeling rookie. I ordered the backsplash online so I didn't have any advice on grout color. Thank you!!
Help! Like many of the prior posters, I am remodeling my kitchen soup to nuts. I was planning on using a quartzite countertop to mimic marble. I have heard mixed reviews on the quartzite in terms of cost. Also, I have been told that the Super White Quartzite is actually marble. Huh? Then I found the Bianco Antico. I love it. However, I was planning on doing a light, cool green or yellow subway tile backplash. It sounds like Bianco Antico really only works with light, neutral backsplashes. Please tell me if there is a pop of color that would work with (and not fight with) the Bianco Antico granite. Many thans for your input!!
The Bianco Antico, depending on the shipment, will have subtle burgundy flecks throughout the stone, but it's usually not overwhelming. It's a nice way to pick-up these flecks with a burgundy accent in the backsplash, so you're on the right track. Delicatus is similar, I've created a Comparison Chart for you of these two stones, take a look here:
http://www.marble.com/material... It's a great idea that you're going to the yard to look at the full slabs in-person, as then you will be able to truly tell which stone attracts you more. Make sure to acquire samples to bring them back home and put them in the kitchen light against the cabinets to see how you enjoy the various combinations, before you make a final decision. As far as the backsplash goes, if you'd like a tile with more of those reddish burgundy tones, the one that you saw before, Anatolia Bliss Cotton Wood Linear Mosaic, is perfect for this situation. The only other option that I could find that would possibly work is a Terra Cotta blend of Glass Red mosaic, but I feel that the Anatolia is considerably nicer. I've still attached a picture of the Terra Cotta tile for you to see. Hope this helps.
They are both are very pretty. Being my cabinets are cherry doesnt there need to be burgundy/reds in the backsplash?? Theses tiles look in the brown family to me. I also thought Bianco Antico has bits of the burgundy in it. Someone also mentioned Delicatus (which I only saw in pictures) to be a good color w/ the cherrywood, what do you think?? The reason I fell for the BA is because it has those big crystal pieces in it, I was told Delicatus has this also...I think its called mecca?? I'm going to your N. NJ location tomorrow to pick something and wanted some input prior. I want the granite to have these clusters of the crystal in it and at the same time possible little pieces of reds/burgundy to pick up from the cabinets. all the while getting a backsplash that compliments it all.
I'll give you a some hopefully interesting suggestions for the backsplash tile that could pick-up and compliment your Bianco Antico choice quite nicely. Consider options such as Mirabelle Collection smoky brown glass tile in a brick pattern, or a neutral Glass & Stone mosaic strip by South Shore Flooring. I've attached pictures for your reference. Let me know your thoughts!
That sounds great. I have nothing to suggest, as you're doing very well. This sounds like a balanced combination of elements and color tones that will play off each other and compliment nicely. Upload a picture once it's completed! Good luck!
Thank you, Derek...you, and a designer friend both confirmed what I was fearing. The lovely sage glass is a no-go. We are leaning now toward a cream/light tan colored porcelain subway with the same decorative 6" tile (also in cream) along with a beading in the same cream. It will be decorative but understated and will accent rather than fight with the bianco. I actually prefer some movement with the bianco so, hopefully, the simple backsplash and warm white cabinets will let it shine~ Now, my only concerns are in mixing whites and cream ....since the bianco has both, I think it will work as long as I stay away from a very stark white. (but two of my appliances will be white until I can replace them...) Any thoughts?
You're on the right track. My only worry is that the light green hues of the subwaytile could clash with the color tones of the Bianco granite. On the aspect of movement, I do not think the design will be too busy. I'd pick a lot of Bianco that is light and calm, as you can see on our page we have multiple shipments that vary in veining and movement quite greatly.
You're on the right track Jodi!
I'm thinking of using bianco antico for our counters with a muted sage green crackled glass (large subway tile) backsplash. Our cabinets will be acacia white (not stark) and the subway tile will be broken up here and there with a white porcelain decorative 6" square tile. I'm wondering if the colors (sage green and bianco) will fight and if the sparkle of the cracked glass will compete with the sparkle of the granite and be too busy overall...any thoughts? I'll try to attach a pic. Also...our floor will be a mocha travertine. Thank you!
Question 2: I would like Rainforest Brown marble in my master bath. Should I go with espresso or antique white cabinets?
Thanks in advance!
Barbara
Barbara
The Bianco Antico is a very popular and highly sought after stone. It would look lovely with oak cabinets but I’m not so sure about red walls. The slight burgundy flecks found in the stone tend to look more mocha or almost chocolate brown instead of a red. Red paint is intense and it will take away from the beauty of the stone. If you want to use this classic granite, consider changing your wall color to something softer like Benjamin Moore’s warm “Harmony” or cool “Whirlpool”. Let me know what you think!
Thanks,
Lisa
Thanks,
Barbara O.