Original name:
Giallo Ornamental
Other name(s) used:
Amarello Ornamental, Giallo Santo, Giallo Ornamentale
Material:
granite
Internet ID:
159
Country of origin:
Brazil
Pattern:
Speckles
Colors:
Brown, Gold
Application:
Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace, Floor, Outdoor
Comments:
Off white patterned stone with medium brown speckling and veining.
Absorption by weight (%):
0.32
Density (kg/dm3):
2.676
Compressive strength (n/mm2):
95.5
Abrasion resistance hardness (mm):
Bending strength (n/mm2):
22.25
Danbury, CT
COMMENTS:
A darker granite choice for a contrast is recommend here, KCJ. Therefore the Butterfly or Ubatuba granite are both good choices. For the backsplash my visualization is a "Dainty w/ Dots" theme which is a white travertine 2" x 2" mosaic w/ brown inserts along with brown travertine up to the 4" border point.
Narrowing down choices for a coastal kitchen and are thinking of honey java glazed maple cabinets, Giallo Ornamental granite and Shaw's hand scraped hickory floor in burnt barnboard color. Undecided about the backsplash, but am thinking of a neutral accented with some glass tiles in a seaglass palette. Would a darker granite like Verde Butterfly or Uba Tuba work better than the Giallo? Any other backsplash suggestions? Or would a Glacier Java type finish glazed ivory painted cabinet work better than maple? Walls will likely be SW Sea Glass or similar. Any help is appreciated!
You're welcome! I can't wait to hear about the results! :-)
Great combination! Pair it with the brushed nickel and you have a FANTASTIC setup!
i have honey red oak cabinets, which I am keeping and will be adding cabinets above the existing ones to the ceiling. I have chosen granite (vyana gold) with a porcelain tile by ictc called ragno in the color grey. Do you think this will look good? Also I dont know if I should us orb or brushed nickel for faucet. I plan on selling this home in next 5 years.
Perfect....love this idea...I will certainly let you know it all comes out!!! Thanks again Derek for your GREAT input...
You're welcome! You can always add a border accent piece in that area, I've attached some photo suggestions for you to visualize.
Thank you so much....the slab of the Ornamental has a creamy background, a touch of gold and lots of brown specks with some veining of brown as well!!! Just what you suggested...if my subway tiles get damaged at the bottom row or two what would you do? Should I put the same tiles back and do something different at the bottom...our granite will come up to the tiles...no 4" backspash.....Thanks Derek.
It seems like you're on the right track for a beautiful, light French Country style kitchen. Make sure to pick a creamy slab of the Ornamental that has plenty of warm brown flecks.
For a wonderful travertine recommendation, take a look at Oyster Mix Flamed travertine. I've attached a photo for your reference. Glass tile also looks wonderful and gives a transitional feel, such as Mirabelle Collection smoky brown glass in a brick pattern. Hope this helps!
I have medium stained ash cabinets, a bank of white cabinets with glass fronts, white sink, stainless appliances....my floor is warm beige. cream and alittle gold and brown in it...we love Gallio Oramental for my granite...we have matt finished white subway tiles that the installer believes we can save ....will this all come together and have a French Country/Traditional look....There is also beautiful beadboard on one wall painted a soft cream....would love your oppinion...thanks for any help...
Gina and Derek,
I've studied your recommendations for backsplashes for Giallo Ornamental, but I want to ask you again in case I have missed something. For cabinets of cherry (medium brown stain), with stainless steel appliances, and with Benjamin Moore "Barely Beige" on the walls, which was your idea, too, which backsplashes would you recommend? I'll bet that you will recommend travertine, which I like, but which one? Thank you.
Sure! My recommendations fall along the lines of a warm tumbled natural stone. Take a look at Mocha Split-Faced Versailles Travertine, or Puetro Gold 4" x 4" natural stone tile. I've attached photos for your reference. Good luck!
A classic tumbled marble with accent tiles would look stunning. You can also do a beautiful combination like Ballet France or Honeyrose. Let me know what you think!
I'm getting Giallo ornmental countertops, oak stain walnut, with antique copper knobs, very light gray slate floor. Any suggestions for backsplash
Choosing a light, warm granite shade such as Giallo Ornamental is very appropriate for the perimeter as you have the Ubatuba on the island. Some other recommendations for you to consider are Azul Platino and Colonial Cream Ivory.
If you're looking for pink undertones with a grainy pattern, take a look at Ivory Fantasy. The Giallo Ornamental should also be very appropriate however. For backsplash, I recommend Durango Classic tile in a diamonte grande pattern or Emperador Light marble in a 2" x 2" cut. I've attached photos for your reference.
Hello, I am remodeling an 80's kitchen. I'm keeping the walnut brown stained cabinets. I have an existing island which has ubatuba granite (gold tones) on the same style cabinets. I am planning to tile the backsplash in a travertine subway brick and add a small accent strip of small glass/travertine/dark marble mosaic tile "cappiccino" is the color name. Also adding undercounter lights. My question is what granite do you suggest for the countertop to compliment the existing granite? Some have suggested Giallo Ornamental, what other choices without getting too gold?
Hi I have bleached oak cabinets(with a pink,rose undertone) with white appliances and the stove top is black. The floor tile is very light with some taupe and gray. I was considering Giallo Ornamental countertops or is there one that is more pink rather than yellow. What would you recommend for a backsplash?
I agree. The Giallo Ornamental seems like a fine choice against your cabinets. It’s a warm and easy on the eyes choice so go for it!
Giallo Ornamental would provide a deep and excellent contrast, but it's not neutral and cool like the Kashmir White. I'm leaning toward the Ornamental.
Hi I am going for red cherry cabinets but I am not sure if I should go with Giallo
Ornamental, Kashmir White, Mahogany Red Granite.
My recommendations for you to consider that will give off an excellent contrast and interesting pattern to ensure the stone is a centerpiece of the kitchen would be Astoria, Sunset Ivory, New Colonial Dream.
The Giallo Ornamental is appropriate because it's light and has creme / beige tones with warm highlights. For a darker suggestion, I'd use a granite such as Tropical Brown. For the backsplash tile, take a look at options such as Piano York Glass & Stone from Somertile Reflections for an interesting mosaic mix of materials, or Merola Cobble line subway tile, there is a dark and light choice: Noce Ceramic Subway or Polar Ceramic Subway. I've attached pictures of my suggestions for your reference. Good luck!
You're welcome!
Thank you! I love the basket weave idea.
Hi, I am getting dark brown/chocolate/espresso colored cabinets (no cherry or red undertones), light cream colored tile floor, and need help picking out a granite--please help! I want the granite to be the focal point, but not too yellow or heavy...
Hi, I hope you can help. I have honey colored cabinetry. I don't want to focus on the gold in my cabinets but I know I still have to choose a granite that has some in it but not the main color. I don't want to emphasize the honey color. I liked Giallo West and Ornamental. Thoughts? Also, depending on granite you suggest with honey-colored cabinetry, what backsplash, color and style? I like transitional design, not modern but not too traditional.
Sure! My suggestions for a backsplash option to continue the traditional, warm feel of your kitchen would be possibly 2" x 4" sized Tawny Beige marble tile or for a tone with more golden highlights you can try Giallo Etrusco tile in a basket weave pattern. I've attached pictures for your reference. Good luck!
Hi - Love your blog! I have a question if you have the time - thanks in advance!
I have white (Pearl) Dynasty Omega raised panel cabinets (brushed nickel hardware) going into our new kitchen, with saddle colored oak hardwood floors and giallo ornamental granite on our island and counters. My style is very traditional. Can you recommend a backsplash that will help complete our look? Thank you!
My recommendation for you is a tumbled, natural stone tile. Specifically, options such as Noce travertine in a Versailles pattern, or tumbled Rhine travertine, are quite appropriate and have warm undertones. I've attached pictures for you to see.
We are putting Giallo Ornamental Dark granite in. Our floors are Country Walnut at Home Depot, and we are refinishing our golden oak cabinets into a much deeper shade. What would you recommend for a backsplash and for paint colors?
I am working out the color for the cabinets, but they will be glazed in a brownish tone with a neutral Ivory- med. beige base coat.
The floor is a ceramic tile that does a great job of looking like real stone. It is a light medium neutral color overall with to medium to dark colorations. I want to achieve a light, fresh, natural look without being boring. Can you make any suggestions to help me reach my goal without falling short.
We just installed giallo ornamental granite in our kitchen, and we are going to be resurfacing our cabinets a dark brown color. What would you choose for paint colors? Something neutral? Thanks!
We are renovating our kitchen which is a totally open plan design with our living&dining room. Our floors are a light to medium brown. Our cabs will be either antique white or cream. We like the Giallo Ornamental for countertops but don't know what would look best for backsplash. We have transitional/traditional taste - don't like modern but don't want too old either. Maybe a tan'beige basketweave or a similar shade of plain glass tile? Any suggestions are very welcome.
Thanks!
One more wrinkle - my wife brought home a sample of Kashmir White, and we really like it. What do you think of using it as alternative to Giallo Ornamental with our white cabinets? Here are our current options:
Giallo Ornamental counters
White Dove cabinets
Travertine backsplash (likely the lighter Durango with this option)
or
Kashmir White counters
White Dove cabinets
Travertine backsplash (likely a warmer Noce with this option)
Floors are traditional oak in a medium golden-brown.
I'd love to hear you professional opinions.
Unfortunately, all these decisions depend on all the other decisions. If we settle on Giallo Ornamental, will it go well with both the white white and the creamy white? Or, should we pick white white or creamy white and then pick Giallo Ornamental or some alternative granite that works better with the paint? Does the backsplash affect these decisions. Overload! Any thoughts would be helpful.
We have oak hardwood flooring and pure white kitchen cabinets. The walls are painted a subtle
soft yellow. The appliances are black and stainless. The only window faces south, better light in winter, shade in summer, so it tends to be dark. The sink will be black granite. I like Giallo Santa Cecilia for a countertop, but my husband likes either NVG, GO, or one with blue flecks. We plan to use a light beige Lugano tumbled look tile back splash, with geometric stone border across the middle.Hardware and faucet are brushed stainless.
I would love suggestions.