Have naural cherry cabinets(have redden with age), black appliances, medium hardwood floors. First thought I'd go with dark countertops (ubatula, Antique Butterfy) ,however,when I brought home samples they looked too dark. Now leaning toward Venetian Gold or GalloOrnamental. Would like to install garnite composite sink ,preferably black. (would opt for beige if necessary.) Suggestions?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:28AM, Sep 3 2010.
Beth: You're on the right track. Another option that I think would look gorgeous is the Santa Cecilia Real.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 04:25PM, Apr 29 2010.
mary: You should Take a sample home of the Ornamental and Ubatuba to see how it looks like inside the kitchen next to the cabinets. I'm still leaning towards the Ubatuba to contrast the honey cabinets and white appliances, but since you have no natural light and it's a small space it might make the kitchen too dark. If this is the case, then go with the Ornamental.
mary - GUESTat 12:23PM, Apr 29 2010.
I should probably give you more information. The floors are a porcelain travertine look tile, the appliances are white, the cabinets a honey oak and the backsplash is painted a tomotoe red. There is no natural light, and it is a small space. I can get a good price on the following stones: Black pearl, tan brown, giallo ornamental and ubatuba. Any suggestions would help.
mary - GUESTat 10:22PM, Apr 28 2010.
I have a very small condo kitchen, with no window. The floor is travertine, the cabinets a honey oak. I can get either ubatuba or giallo ornamental for the counters. What do you recommend?
Angie - GUESTat 11:24PM, Apr 17 2010.
Sorry, that should have said "also, WALLS are a beige color".
Angie - GUESTat 04:16PM, Apr 17 2010.
We have cream colored cabinets, mocha(called cafe)tile floors and are installing giallo ornamental granite. can not decide if we should do a light backsplash or match the floor since the cabinets & granite are creamy colored. Also was are a beige color?? Please help
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:33AM, Apr 20 2010.
Angie: I'm leaning towards a darker backsplash, try tumbled noce travertine tile.
Kelly - GUESTat 07:52PM, Apr 15 2010.
We are getting natural cherry cabinets with a dark brown glaze, an espresso island, and ss appliances. Was wondering if either the Giallo Ornamental or the Giallo Fiorito was a decent choice? So hard to tell the differences. Thanks!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:55AM, Apr 16 2010.
Kelly: I'm leaning towards the Giallo Ornamental, it will provide excellent contrast.
Laura - GUESTat 08:20PM, Mar 13 2010.
The house we've moved into has reddish oak hardwood flooring and Champagne Oak kitchen cabinets. The room is currently painted a subtle soft yellow. The appliances are bisque. This room does not have alot of natural light and tends to be dark. Would Giallo Ornamental be a good choice for a countertop? If not, I would love suggestions.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:41AM, Mar 15 2010.
Laura: Excellent choice to brighten up the kitchen, another suggestion is Tahoe or Santa Cecilia.
Stephanie - GUESTat 06:11PM, Mar 10 2010.
I have Oak Cabinets and Giallo Ornamental countertops, what color ceramic tile would you recommend in my kitchen?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:26AM, Mar 11 2010.
Stephanie: Try the Daltile "Dorado" or "Cafe" line of ceramic tile, it will blend in well.
Pat - GUESTat 03:42PM, Mar 2 2010.
Cabinets are cream with mocha glaze, island seinna, ss app. and light aged oak floors. would like giallo oranamental. i want a ligh airy look. will this work?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:02PM, Mar 2 2010.
Pat: Yes. The Giallo Ornamental will contrast the sienna island and compliment the creme perimeter.
Sheila - GUESTat 09:46AM, Feb 28 2010.
We have red birch cabinets, oak hardwood floors and white appliances. My husband likes ubatuba, but I feel there are too may different colors going on if I use that. Could you please offer some suggestions. The salesperson liked oriental rose, I was thinking giallo ornamentale or colonial cream. We are looking to sell in a few years, so I'm considering that also. Price is a factor too. Thanks so much,
Sheila
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 01:02PM, Mar 1 2010.
Sheila : A lighter granite color in this set-up is appropriate. I'm leaning towards Colonial Cream, it will contrast the red birch beautifully and has some garnet speckling to compliment the reds in the cabinet.
Vanessa - GUESTat 07:47PM, Jan 29 2010.
Hello again!
Please settle a difference of "expert" opinion. I went to 2 diff granite places & asked about Giallo Ornamental. Specifically, I asked if GO has the dark garnet flecks in it - the one place had GO which had dark red flecks, so the answer was yes. The other said no. Could this be because of the different lots they have? Looking at your website, the GO does not appear to have garnet in it, yet a finished kitchen I saw did have it. The reason I ask is that I think I have found GO with garnet in it (potentially at least from the picture). I am sure as with any slab, it changes over time and what one store thought didnt have garnet in it, might now, correct? As I mentioned before, the NVG samples seem to be too gold for my taste and I thought that the GO would be a good compromise. Can you shed some light on this "million dollar" question for me? I would like to be able to get a good night's sleep by next Tuesday!!! ;)
As always, much appreciated!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 01:52PM, Feb 1 2010.
Vanessa: No one is right or wrong in this situation, granite is a confusing and tricky business. It all boils down to which quarry mined the stone, and the difference between batches. The Giallo Ornamental that we have in stock has garnet flecks, and usually it does, but it's possible that the other fabricator has a stone of the same name that does not have these flecks. This is why it's important to actually see and approve the slab(s) will be fabricated for you.
Vanessa - GUESTat 08:25AM, Jan 27 2010.
Thank you so very much! I would like to see if I can find the Giallo that is lighter and has the darker burgundy flecks. Thank you again - you are a terrific moderator!!! :)
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:51AM, Jan 27 2010.
Vanessa: Your welcome :-) Good luck!
Vanessa - GUESTat 07:27PM, Jan 26 2010.
Help!!! I am so confused and frustrated right now. I am going to have dark cherry cabinets installed soon. Walls will be beige, floors are light maple hardwood, appliances are SS. I was set on New Venetian Gold but the lot # I liked is no longer available. It was much lighter/whiter than the current lots (current ones are very gold). So, I went to look at Giallo Ornamental. The slab they showed me was very BROWN. I want the neutral looking Giallo that has those nice garnet flecks/speckles in it. Does Giallo Ornamental come this way and will this go well with my dark red cherry cabinets? Or should I go back to NVG??? I have analysis paralysis right now (and a very bad headache :) ) Thank you!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:19AM, Jan 27 2010.
Vanessa: Take a deep breath, choosing the right stone is a very stressful decision. I can assure you that Giallo Ornamental compliments dark cherry cabinets beautifully, as does NVG. If the NVG you're looking at is gold do not worry, gold in your set-up will make the kitchen warm and inviting. I'm leaning towards the NVG if the slabs of Ornamental are dark and brown.
Ed - GUESTat 05:44PM, Jan 13 2010.
sorry. don't know how to cut and paste, but it's the Minwax website, click on stains, then click on 22 stain colors. Provincial is a little lighter than "dark walnut". I think you are right about the better contrast with "dark walnut".
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:24AM, Jan 14 2010.
Ed: Ah yes...I see it. It's nice but in your situation the more contrast the better so i'm leaning towards the walnut.
Ed - GUESTat 03:42PM, Jan 13 2010.
thanks so much. guess I have been reluctant to chose very dark cabinets. Did you see the colors at Miniwax website? Is Provincial not as good a choice as dark walnut? have you seen the dark walnut on bathroom cabinets? thanks again. I appreciate your input.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:22PM, Jan 13 2010.
Ed: Could you copy and paste the link to Provincial stain here, I can't find it on the website. I'm going by what I remember.
Ed - GUESTat 10:47AM, Jan 13 2010.
please take a look at Minwax stains and let me know what you think about using either Dark Walnut or Provincial stain on bathroom cabinets when I am using Giallo Ornamental granite and a light, neutral floor. Is dark walnut too dark or do I need that contrast with my granite and floor combination? most people are steering us to the dark walnut stain to be a definite contrast with the rest of the bathroom. thanks so much.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:56AM, Jan 13 2010.
Ed: Go with the dark walnut. Giallo Ornamental will look excellent with the cabinet contrast and compliment the floors nicely.
leo - GUESTat 01:03AM, Jan 12 2010.
I am remodeling my kitchen and am having a terrible time choosing a countertop. My cabinets are a espresso colored birch. My floor is a porcelain tile called Fantasia almond and my app is black and my wall snadcastle.Any suggestions.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:50AM, Jan 12 2010.
leo: Giallo Ornamental will look very sharp, or perhaps Tahoe for something a little darker.
Richard Milby - GUESTat 12:04PM, Jan 6 2010.
The oak cabinets have a fruitwood stain and the oak flooring is fawn.The slab of New Venetian Gold we have looked at seems pretty dark in color. We definitely would like to brighten the room a bit. So you would recommend the Giallo Ornamental? Thank you very much for your assistance.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 04:25PM, Jan 6 2010.
Richard Milby: Yes, go for it. Batches of slabs sometimes vary greatly in color tone, thats why you should look at the slab that will be fabricated for you.
Richard Milby - GUESTat 05:50AM, Jan 6 2010.
We have oak cabinets and oak hardwood floors which are both medium to dark in color and are looking at Giallo Ornamental or New Venetian Gold. The lighting in the room is moderate and we have stainless appliances. We like the New Venetian Gold but were concerned it may be too dark. What would you suggest?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:24AM, Jan 6 2010.
Richard Milby: Giallo Ornamental is more neutral while NVG is warmer. Depending on how exactly dark is your Oak, I would go with the Ornamental.
Joan - GUESTat 03:11PM, Dec 28 2009.
We have chosed "dark walnut" stain with our Giallo Ornamental countertop and light porcelin tile floor (bathroom). About the stained cabinets: I thought it looks best to stain the cabinets doors and drawers, inside and outside. But, most people are telling me just polyurethan the inside of the drawers and cabinet shelves and only stain the outside of cabinets and drawers. What is your opinion of this? thanks.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:42AM, Dec 29 2009.
Joan: You can go either way, there is no right or wrong answer. You should do what you like as you will be using & looking at the cabinets everyday.
Ashley - GUESTat 04:48AM, Dec 25 2009.
We are doing Giallo Ornamental counters with dark chestnut cabinets. We are thinking a lighter travertine for the backsplash with a border tha that has light,med and dark squares to tie it in or bronze orion squares periodically. Would it be a mistake to go with a dark floor? I found a dark tile i like. It is called praire dust? Each tile is a slightly different shade, but darker. I can't decide if it is better to go lighter. I don't want to go too light b/c i have kids and they spill things. Do you have any suggestion on what would tie in nicely and not look too busy?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:33AM, Dec 28 2009.
Ashley : Perhaps a Noce travertine floor tile; it's not as dark and not too busy.
Joan - GUESTat 10:45AM, Dec 18 2009.
We have brought samples home (Minwax) of stain home from Home Depot, and none of them are the "dark cherry" or even close to it. Their colors called "red oak" & "red mahogany" are a brown color. Can you suggest some brands and colors of stain that would give me that "dark cherry", "spice" or "cranberry glaze" look? Perhaps it would have to be a stain from somewhere other than Home Depot. We are frustrated bringing home so many stains and staining the oak wood we are using for our bathroom cabinets. None are even close to a cherry or even a pretty brown to go with Giallo Ornamental. Can you help by giving some exact brands that would have a "dark cherry" stain? Many thanks.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 01:51PM, Dec 18 2009.
Joan: If you stain your oak with a cherry stain its not gonna be easy. Oak is a very hard wood & does not take stain very well except for the pores & dark grain. You might wanna try gel stain or even a poly/stain over that to get the rich color of cherry that you are looking for. Oak grain and cherry grain are hardly sisters. Oak is tightly, contiguous grained while cherry is varigated grain with random wide fields of no grain. So it won't look like cherry unless you mask it entirely which would be a waste of warm oak beauty. I didn't know you had already purchased an oak vanity.
Input this into your browser address for some help:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5008072_make-look-like-cherry-cabinets.html
joan - GUESTat 04:51PM, Dec 16 2009.
would you chose a dark cherry stained wood over a dark brown stained wood? My contractor showed me a sample of a dark brown stain on oak, and it was so dark, almost black. Is there some "cherry" in the giallo ornamental?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:40AM, Dec 17 2009.
joan: I'm leaning towards a dark cherry. Spice or cranberry glaze look best.
joan - GUESTat 12:44PM, Dec 16 2009.
we are about to install giallo ornamental counter in our rather small bathroom. the floor is a fairly light porcelin tile. we are definitely doing stained cabinets, but our dilema is what color stain looks good with giallo ornamental? I put dark brown stain next to it, and it's too dark. then we tried walnut stain next to the granite, and it doesn't seem to look good either. should we be "matching" the dark brownn color in giallo ornamental or what color stain would you recommend? your pictures shows a dark cherry wood stain with giallo. is that your choice? many thanks. we are lost!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 04:20PM, Dec 16 2009.
joan: Cherry looks very good with Giallo Ornamental, this stone is excellent for dark stained wood.
Jason - GUESTat 12:16PM, Dec 14 2009.
Thanks for your help. If we were to use the honey cabinets, what granite would you recommend? Also, would cherry color cabinets look too heavy for the 12'x12' kitchen?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 03:00PM, Dec 14 2009.
Jason: Take a look at Tropical Brown. The cherry might darken the small kitchen space too much, I would stick with the honey oak.
Jason - GUESTat 06:54PM, Dec 12 2009.
We have a smaller kitchen (12'x12') with one small bay window. We are remodeling and making a half wall into the dining room. We think this will create more natural light. We really like the look of the Giallo Ornamental and feel it will continue to "lighten the room". We are debating between a cherry cabinet or a honey tan cabinet. We've seen many pictures of the cherry and the contrast looks nice. That said, we're looking for a more modern look. How would the Giallo Ornamental look with a modern style honey tan oak cabinets? I also feel like the honey tan gives us more options for modern tiles (glass subway tiles), Thoughts?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:45AM, Dec 14 2009.
Jason: I just think the Ornamental with a honey oak cabinet is too "matchy matchy". The granite will look washed out and blend in.
ErinS - GUESTat 09:39AM, Dec 10 2009.
Thank you so much! Your site has helped us make our decision...have a Merry Christmas!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:51AM, Dec 10 2009.
ErinS: Your welcome :-)
ErinS - GUESTat 11:33AM, Dec 9 2009.
Good morning! We are installing maple cabinets (stain color is called Sable-I can send you a link if you need to see the color) and are trying to decide between the Giallo Ornamental and Santa Cecilia. The floors are a very light travertine and the backsplash will be a ceramic travertine look-alike in a light beige.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:28PM, Dec 9 2009.
ErinS: Go with Santa Cecilia, it's a darker beige that will tie-in everything better than the Ornamental which would look washed out.
Claudia - GUESTat 02:48AM, Dec 6 2009.
a little more info--this is for the kitchen and the appliances are all stainless. we have decent light, although it's not the brightest. lastly, we are making the updates to prepare the home for resale so we want to appeal as much as possible...would like countertops to compliment/feature the kitchen space (as opposed to just blending). Thanks again--this site is fantastic!
Claudia - GUESTat 02:40AM, Dec 6 2009.
we have red oak cabinets and red oak floors and having a tough time deciding on the color for granite countertops...would giallo ornamental get washed out? would we be better off with a darker option like uba tuba that has flecks of honey/gold that compliment the cabinets? Other colors we've considered are tropic brown, tan brown or even giallo leaf. the surrounding paint colors in the kitchen is big and has good amount of light; the paint color is a burgandy/rosy brown and adjacent great room is beige/olive (benjamin moore greenbrier beige). Thx for your help!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:21AM, Dec 7 2009.
Claudia: Ubatuba is an excellent choice -- its "classic" and "timeless" that will look attractive in ten yeas, or to whomever might buy your house in the future.
Frank - GUESTat 01:50PM, Nov 30 2009.
We just installed omega oyster gognac cabinets which are a light beige color. Basically an oyster finish with a cognac glaze. We can't decide on the granite.
We are looking at millenium cream,giallo ornamental and new venetian gold. The kitchen is a u design. Can you give me your thoughts?
Thanks
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 04:10PM, Nov 30 2009.
Frank: I'm leaning towards the New Venetian Gold. It will add the most warmth into the kitchen and stand out beautifully.
Joan - GUESTat 06:16PM, Nov 5 2009.
we are thinking of using stained cabinets in our bathroom with giallo ornamental granite and a light porcelin tile floor. What is your opinion of dark stained cabinets with giallo ornamental? Also, would you use dark brown? I put cherry stain near ornamental, & it seems that ornamental has more brown in it. Advice? I have never stained bathroom cabinets, but all of your pictures above look fabulous. thanks.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 04:13PM, Nov 6 2009.
Joan: Dark cabinets with Ornamental look wonderful, go for it!
Judy - GUESTat 08:37PM, Nov 2 2009.
e have chosen cherry cabinet and giallo ornamental as the counter top. However, we are struggling with the floor color. We prefer to use tile rather than wood. Any recommendations?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:19AM, Nov 3 2009.
Judy: A natural travertine tile for the floor will look good.
michelle - GUESTat 06:03AM, Nov 1 2009.
We are having difficulty decidinge the granite color for our white cabinets. We have considered Giallo Ornamental, antique brown and atlantic black. We have red birch wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. What would you suggest
Rosie - GUESTat 10:21PM, Oct 10 2009.
Redoing our kitchen and will have honey oak floors, warm tone cafe stain on birch shaker style cabinets, brushed metal hardware, decent natural light. Having a hard time deciding on light vs. dark granite to give a contemporary look. Would Tan Brown or Tropical Brown be too dark? Considering Giallo Ornamental or NVG for a lighter option.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:01AM, Oct 12 2009.
Rosie: You want to stay on the lighter side, take a look at Baltic Brown. NVG or Ornamental will also look beautiful and contemporary.
Sandra - GUESTat 10:29PM, Oct 5 2009.
We have a large island 5ft x 12ft. I have heard of boardering on the sides of the granite slab to accomadate the large size instead of using a seam. What do you think?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:06PM, Oct 6 2009.
Sandra: We would most likely have to place a seam.
Liz - GUESTat 07:20PM, Sep 24 2009.
We have a small kitchen, maple cabinets in pecan with a brown shadow glaze, and white appliances. Trying to decide between Giallo Ornamental, Saint Cecilia or Kashmir white. What do you think?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:20AM, Sep 25 2009.
Liz: I would lean more towards the Santa Cecilia, it will create a very warm atmosphere.
Maxine - GUESTat 06:57PM, Sep 21 2009.
I have a small, dark kitchen, cherry cabinets & white appliances. I am thinking of using your Ornamental granite for my countertops. OK?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:44AM, Sep 22 2009.
Maxine: Ornamental looks very good with cherry.
amy - GUESTat 03:08PM, Sep 18 2009.
what color granite countertop would you recommend with a brown tint travertine floor and natural (maple) cabinets
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:44AM, Sep 19 2009.
amy: Are you leaning towards a light or dark color?
Kim - GUESTat 12:11PM, Aug 30 2009.
We are remodeling our kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dark espresso cabinets. The kitchen is not very bright, so we would like to go with a lighter granite. I prefer cream/browns over gold tones in the granite. What suggestions do you have? I really like Giallo Ornamental.. any other suggestions? Thanks! :)
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:55AM, Aug 31 2009.
Kim: Take a look at Crema San Marco and Golden Crema EX, although they are a little on the high end. But Ornamental would work fine.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:38AM, Aug 26 2009.
SueB: Maybe something like Baltic Brown, or Tan Brown.
Stephanie - GUESTat 10:58AM, Aug 25 2009.
I have Oak cabinets, a very light faux stone wallpaper on the walls with a French Cafe scene border at the top near the ceiling and a light stone floor. I cannot decide between Giallo Ornamental and New Venetian Gold. I worry that NVG has too much gold in it and will be too dark. Help?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:21AM, Aug 25 2009.
Stephanie: Go with Giallo Ornamental - it will compliment the Oak cabinets better and create a very warm look.
Priya - GUESTat 04:26PM, Aug 3 2009.
thanks for the response. We both liked ornamental more than venetian gold. what are best options for cabinet color matching the giallo ornamental. any advice would be highly appreciated
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:43AM, Aug 4 2009.
Priya: Cherry cabinets would look nice and create plenty of contrast.
Priya - GUESTat 02:37PM, Aug 3 2009.
The floor rt now has lit tan ceramic tiles with a lightest tint of pink on it. we are not planning to change that as they are in pretty good condition
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 03:19PM, Aug 3 2009.
Priya: Okay, Giallo Ornamental would work fine, but take a look at New Venetian Gold for something a tad lighter if your interested.
Priya - GUESTat 08:43PM, Aug 2 2009.
We have chosen Giallo Ornamental for our counter tops.Planning to use the same as 6" back splash. Rt not the cabinets are honey oak cabinets. the room doesn't get too mush natural light. Would appreciate any advice to choose matching wall color and cabinets
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:35AM, Aug 3 2009.
Priya: Well this is not an overwhelmingly dark stone so it should brighten up the room. I would use a light paint color, a shade lighter than the countertop. What about the floors?
BRIAN - GUESTat 10:31AM, Jul 27 2009.
My kitchen appliances are white, cabinets are honey oak with lines, and the floor has light colored tile floor. You recommend Giallo Ornamental, Santa Celia, or New Venitian Gold. I noticed Santa Cecila also comes in a Gold and light color as well. Which of the three do you think would work best?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:35AM, Jul 27 2009.
BRIAN: The final decision is up to you, any one of those three would work. I have the normal Santa Cecilia in mind. You have to look at the different Santa Cecilia's in our yard though as every batch looks slightly different. I suggest bringing a cabinet sample when you visit the yard to put it against the stone and see if you like the look.
BRIAN - GUESTat 10:14AM, Jul 27 2009.
What is the difference between New Venitian Gold and Venitian Gold? And I noticed they have a light as well. Would you reccomend Santa Cecilia, light or Gold?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:23AM, Jul 27 2009.
BRIAN: Venetian Gold is darker. Recommend for what? What does your kitchen look like?(cabinets, floor ect)
BRIAN - GUESTat 08:37AM, Jul 27 2009.
I have a small kitched and white appliances. We are having honey oak cabinets installed with curvin line look. We are looking for a light colored granite that is speckled that would look nice with our kitchen. Any suggestions?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:49AM, Jul 27 2009.
BRIAN: Giallo Ornamental would work albeit it will blend-in plenty, also check out Santa Cecilia and New Venetian Gold.
Amy - GUESTat 09:56AM, Jul 15 2009.
i have giallo ornamental granite and the tilecrest roma porcelain tile which is camel color and S/S appliance. Right now we have a light pink color on walls and honey oak cabinet, both are which going to be changed. What color do you suggest for the cabinets and paint?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:03AM, Jul 15 2009.
Amy: I would go with light colored cabinetry and paint.
SHIRLEE - GUESTat 04:43PM, Jul 8 2009.
Thank you for your answer.I just had Gaiallo Ornamental installed in the kitchen. The 7 ' island is significantly covered with pits and deep markings, that I can put a finger nail into and not pleased with the way it looks. Is this considered standard for this granite or just poor guaility stone. What should be done to reslove this issue?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:52AM, Jul 13 2009.
SHIRLEE: Best thing is to get a service call and have some one come in and try yo fix it for you.
SHIRLEE - GUESTat 08:53PM, Jul 7 2009.
Is Giallo ornamental granite a soft stone? Is a lot of cracks,pits and fissures in it this stone charactistic of this stone? Should you be able to see & feel these ?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 03:06PM, Jul 8 2009.
SHIRLEE: It will have some pitting, as most granites do. You shouldn't have any cracks. It's rather average when compared to the rest of the granites. You generally shouldn't feel anything but the largest pits. Nothing to worry about though.
Mary - GUESTat 11:17AM, Jul 1 2009.
Thanks for the info on the giallo ornamental.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:57AM, Apr 29 2010.
mary: I'm leaning towards the Ubatuba for a rich contrast. It will compliment your design nicely.
Mary - GUESTat 07:37AM, Jun 12 2009.
Does the Giallo Ornamental have a smooth finish or do you see and feel natural texturing or what I call pitting and scratches?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:22PM, Jun 12 2009.
Mary: Pitting is common to nearly half of the granites out there. You shouldn't feel any scratches though. So yes, it has some pits, but nothing extraordinary.
Curtis - GUESTat 02:57PM, Jun 4 2009.
Redoing our kitchen. Have oak cabinets in a dark brown stain, with Giallo Ornamental granite counters and Marazzi Montagna Belluno tile. Do you think this will all look good together?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:55AM, Jun 6 2009.
Curtis: Yes. Good combination.
Shirley - GUESTat 01:40PM, Jun 3 2009.
I have a question on a new home. I am thinking of this granite with dark wood, glazed porcelain 20x20 in the color of Travertine Noce and Kelly Moore Wise Owl paint. S/S appliances. Backsplash same as floor tile.What do you think?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:01PM, Jun 3 2009.
Shirley: Well planned, I would check the backsplash for blending though.
Michelle - GUESTat 12:00AM, Jun 2 2009.
I saw a Kashmir White a while back and I really liked it until I got my tile near it. Those who have seen my tile say it goes really well with my cabinets, but light granites don't seem to look good with the tile. They either look too yellow or too gray.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:58AM, Nov 2 2009.
michelle: If you have plenty of natural light and open space then opt for the darker choice(s) like Atlantic Black, if it's a small kitchen and less natural light you can get away with Ornamental.
Michelle - GUESTat 05:09PM, May 30 2009.
I am remodeling my kitchen and am having a terrible time choosing a countertop. My cabinets are a cherry colored maple and some are an off-white. My floor is a porcelain tile called Amalfi beige. I generally don't like too much yellow gold or orange, and want to keep it light because the kitchen is small. Any suggestions?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:55AM, Jun 1 2009.
Michelle: Try Kashmir White for starters and let me know how you like it.
Kathleen - GUESTat 09:24AM, May 29 2009.
Paint consultant suggested Benj Moore HC-83 or HC-80 to go on kitchen walls with Giallo ornamental. Seems quite dark. Any other paint suggestions. Cabinets will be white down (BM cc-50). Floor Golden West Oak
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:18AM, May 30 2009.
Kathleen: Try HC-93 or HC-27. The latter one is much warmer.
ashley - GUESTat 03:05PM, May 27 2009.
boys bathroom_ autumn mist slate shower and bathroom floor- off white glazed cabniets ? will giallo ornamental work?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:58PM, May 27 2009.
ashley: Yea, it should work. It's rather neutral and in the earthy tones.
Pat - GUESTat 04:28PM, May 5 2009.
Does the Giallo Ornamental have more of gray and black tones with white or yellow and brown tones with white? Many of the slab samples I've seen with more white in them have grayish black and yellow in it..is this typical?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 02:17PM, May 6 2009.
Pat: Giallo Ornamental should be primarily cream/yellow with brown streaks. Very little gray is present.
Cindy - GUESTat 01:07AM, Apr 11 2009.
Important question re: installation of giallo ornamental with very prominent horizontal black veining... shouldn't all pieced be installed with the veining going the same direction? My installer said it doesn't matter which direction the granite is placed. Wrong... you can tell immediately... We chose the specific slab from which to cut the pieces, but I never expected that the horizontal look of the granite would be upside down. Is this an industry standard? Just cut pieces from a slab like a cookie cutter? I think they just wanted to make cuts that were economical, regardless of the look? Your opinion?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:50AM, Apr 11 2009.
Cindy: You are right. If the stone has veins you cannot just cut it without any sense of direction. He just wanted to save as much material as possible while compromising the finished look. You can do this when the stone is very consistent. Because it will look identical no matter from which part of the slab you will cut.
Randy - GUESTat 04:57PM, Mar 2 2009.
Thanks for the advice :^D love the contrast but was trying to stay away from marble, it's for my teenage daughter's bath... the vanity stain is quite brown, like a warmer espresso. Any color recommendations?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:02AM, Mar 6 2009.
Randy: Well in that case, Ornamental is a good bet. Also check out Aswan.
Randy - GUESTat 09:20AM, Mar 1 2009.
I am thinking of using giallo ornamental in my bath (5x9) on a 48" dark cherry shaker vanity with a vessel sink. Is there a better choice for a contemporary look?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:53AM, Mar 2 2009.
Randy: Try Statuary Marble. It's a pure white crystal.
Kizzie - GUESTat 05:41PM, Jan 19 2009.
I love the darker cabinet with the giallo ornamental shown in the pics. What is the cabinet choice as well as the flooring. I'm in the middle of a new construction and was undecided on the color of granite and cabinet choice until I came across these pics. I would appreciate a response indicating what type cabinets are shown in the pic. Thanks
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:28AM, Jan 22 2009.
Kizzie: These are stained cherry cabinets. Very popular choice. as far as flooring goes, any light tile will do the job.
stacie - GUESTat 02:25PM, Jan 19 2009.
was looking into this granit top for 1/2 bath. The cabinet is vanilla bean glaze. Would this work or should we go with a darker color. The floors are cherry? also What color walls would compliment this? Would a light brown (oatmeal) be too blah?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 03:40PM, Jan 19 2009.
stacie: I think the stone is ok. You have plenty of contrast there. There should be no problem with the floor either. As far as the "blah" as you put it wall color, I don't think that's such a bad choice either.
nancy - GUESTat 06:56PM, Dec 1 2008.
I have gaillo ornamental on my counters, Im having a small 36 inch island made and the place I bought the gaillo ornamental they dont have, what would go with this for an island top?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:11PM, Dec 2 2008.
nancy: You could use black. That's the safe route. What color is the island?
Betsy - GUESTat 10:10AM, Oct 12 2008.
Thanks. I looked at Durango online and it looks perfect!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:39AM, Nov 19 2008.
Betsy: Glad I could help.
Betsy - GUESTat 10:07AM, Oct 5 2008.
We have giallo ornamental counters and med. dark cherry cabinets. Can't decide what type of back splash - tumbled jerusalem gold looks too washed out.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 01:02PM, Oct 8 2008.
Betsy: Have you tried Durango?
Melissa - GUESTat 12:43PM, Sep 26 2008.
We have oak cabinets, slightly darker hardwood floors, neutral sandish tan walls w/oil rubbed bronze knobs (probably the same for faucet) and lots of natural light. Would this be a good match?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:32AM, Sep 30 2008.
Melissa: It's an OK match. I think you have the "room" to go a bit darker to create more contrast.
Chevene - GUESTat 08:37PM, Sep 22 2008.
I have dark cabinets, would this granite work
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:47AM, Sep 26 2008.
Chevene: Probably yes. Need a little bit more information.
Mark - GUESTat 11:06PM, Sep 20 2008.
Is "Ornamental Gold" from Stonemark the same as Giallo Ornamentale? Can anyone confirm this?
Louise - GUESTat 11:38AM, Aug 6 2008.
I am having Decora Brandywine cherry cabinets w/ss appliances installed. My walls are light beige and the floors are medium pine. Looking for granite that won't be too dark but still has warm tone. Would Giallo Ornamental, Kashmir Gold,New Venetian Gold or Midura Gold look better?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:31AM, Sep 19 2008.
Louise: All of them fit the bill.
Ellen - GUESTat 07:02PM, Jul 13 2008.
We have purchased giallo ornamental light for our kitchen counters.Looking for a good match for tile backsplash. Am considering antiquarex tumbled marble chiaro 4x4 tiles with accent tiles of bas relief chiaro grapes and melegrano. any other suggestions for a good match with the ornamental light- color suggestions perhaps? Thanks, Ellen
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 06:32PM, Jul 17 2008.
Ellen: Looks like you don't really need much advice :) What color are the cabinets and floors?
Linda - GUESTat 10:14PM, Jul 9 2008.
powder room floor Black Galexy, cabinet cherry acorn. I am considering giallo orni. What do you think? The counter top is about 6 ft.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 06:15PM, Jul 17 2008.
Linda: Good match.
Erika - GUESTat 09:57AM, Jul 7 2008.
We are considering either giallo ornamental or laborador angola black/gold for our kitchen. We will have white cabinets to the ceiling, some bead board, creamy (with a bit of yellow) walls, hard wood floors - we are looking for a warmer feel to the kitchen. The looks are so different - any thoughts?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 05:36PM, Jul 17 2008.
Erika: Looks like a good match. It is warm in tone and wouldn't be too distracting in your setup.
Cathy - GUESTat 10:29PM, May 1 2008.
I am having warm cherry cabinets installed. Thinking of giallo orn. for perimeter and black galaxy for the island. Stainless appliances and medium colored oak hardwoods. Will these granite choices work?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 01:21PM, May 30 2008.
Cathy: Good combo. It should work well.
Abhi - GUESTat 12:58PM, Apr 14 2008.
We have white cabinets, yellow walls, stainless steel appliances. Will this look good?
We don't want a black granite. Any other color that you would suggest.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:58PM, Apr 16 2008.
Abhi: This is ok. It's rather on the toned down side. Something darker perhaps?
Summer - GUESTat 10:07AM, Mar 16 2008.
Just in case it would help to know we have stainless appliances.
Summer - GUESTat 10:03AM, Mar 16 2008.
We have cherry cabinets in a truffle finish (medium brown, not reddish)with a walnut glaze for the perimeter. A cream colored island with a walnut glaze for the island and maple floor. We are looking at giallo ornamental, Santa Cecilia, or NVG. Would any of those work for us. Thanks
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:09AM, Apr 4 2008.
Summer: It will work as long as the cabinets are not too bright.
Leslie - GUESTat 01:14AM, Mar 13 2008.
I will have a biscuit colored sink...what metal faucet will go?Stainless or chrome?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 02:49PM, Apr 3 2008.
Leslie: Both are fine.
Frank - GUESTat 11:59AM, Mar 6 2008.
Home Depot tells me that there "Ornamental Gold" from Stonemark is the same as Giallo Ornamentale. Can anyone confirm this?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 06:42PM, Mar 6 2008.
Frank: Close, but not the same thing.
Sara - GUESTat 04:46PM, Feb 16 2008.
My kitchen will have 2 colors, perimeter cabinets will be a chestnut maple and the island a chocolate cherry I have medium oak floor. I want a lighter countertop, but I need advice of what would look best.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:01AM, Feb 21 2008.
Sara: This will work. It will blend a bit with the maple, but really stand out from the island, which will accent it even more.
Lynne - GUESTat 08:59PM, Feb 11 2008.
What kitchen flooring treatment (color) do you suggest with this granite
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:58AM, Feb 15 2008.
Lynne: A medium to dark wood flooring would do great. If not, a neutral tile (off white, ivory, etc..)
Tracy - GUESTat 11:14PM, Feb 10 2008.
What do you think about Giallo Ornamental with a dark mocha vanity and almost white tile?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:35AM, Feb 15 2008.
Tracy: I think it will look good. The contrast is plenty.
Steve - GUESTat 04:20PM, Nov 19 2007.
Hi There, is this granite consistent between all batches? Will the slab I get be like the colors of the one pictured?
More importantly, would this look nice with black maple cabinetry?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:41AM, Nov 21 2007.
Steve: It would definitely look good with the cabinets. You choose the slabs used for the countertops in person, so there really is nothing to worry about.
Sarah - GUESTat 09:03AM, Nov 11 2007.
I am getting dark peppercorn cabinets and love the look of dark counters with a lighter backsplash and floor. Could you suggest a granite that would compliment the cabinets
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:17PM, Nov 12 2007.
Sarah: Please describe the color of the cabinets.
Tiffany - GUESTat 08:37AM, Nov 11 2007.
I am having a problem with the tile. do you know the exact name of that tile? Thanks!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:16PM, Nov 12 2007.
Tiffany: What tile?
Lisa - GUESTat 03:40PM, Oct 16 2007.
The sample piece I have seems to have more of a cream background, so it looks like there is some contrast. You don't think that would be true on a whole slab? And one more question, is New Venetian Gold the same thing?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:09AM, Oct 17 2007.
Lisa: It's hard to tell without seeing your cabinets. Email us the photo of them if you can. Venetian Gold is slightly different in tone, just a bit warmer.
Lisa - GUESTat 05:36PM, Oct 12 2007.
Would this stone look good with Maple cabinets with a ginger glaze? Or would it blend too much?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:50AM, Oct 15 2007.
Lisa: I think this might get too close to the cabinets, both color and tone.
CINDY - GUESTat 01:07AM, Oct 7 2007.
I have put this granite in my bathroom. Any suggestions for color on tile floor and walls??
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:35AM, Oct 9 2007.
CINDY: I would probably keep them in light earthy tones... Not really sure what color scheme you want to use. A natural travertine tile for the floor will look good.
Kean - GUESTat 11:53PM, Aug 31 2007.
I am looking for a bar piece (bar countertop) that will match my current gaillo ornamental. Is this possible?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:41PM, Sep 6 2007.
Kean : If you have a sample, bring it into the yard and match. It's nearly impossible to do this from pictures or memory.
Michelle - GUESTat 09:10AM, Aug 22 2007.
Is it possible to receive an actual sample of the Giallo Ornamental with a 1 -1/4" (3cm) Beveled Edge?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:59AM, Aug 30 2007.
Michelle: Contact us by phone.
Cindy - GUESTat 10:05AM, Aug 17 2007.
I saw a slab and there were lots of brown speckles. This is what I thought would really stand out. Am I wrong? I don't want to make a mistake with the colors.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:48AM, Aug 20 2007.
Cindy: Most of the lighter colors will have the brown/ruby colors speckles. It's a look that some love and some hate. Purely personal prefference.
Cindy - GUESTat 12:25AM, Aug 17 2007.
I was looking to do my master bathroom in nuetral colors and was wondering about Giallo Ornamental for the bathroom countertop with white cabinets. Is this a good choice??
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:51AM, Aug 17 2007.
Cindy: It will be light and there won't be a lot of contrast, but if you like it more toned down, why not?
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