Original name:
Santa Cecilia Classic
Other name(s) used:
St. Cecilia Classic, Samoa Classic
Material:
granite
Internet ID:
663
Country of origin:
Brazil
Pattern:
Speckles
Colors:
Gold, Gray
Application:
Kitchen, Bathroom, Fireplace, Floor
Comments:
A very consistent light yellow granite with black, brown, and burgundy speckles.
Absorption by weight (%):
0.36
Density (kg/dm3):
2.640
Compressive strength (n/mm2):
161.87
Abrasion resistance hardness (mm):
Bending strength (n/mm2):
10.40
Danbury, CT
COMMENTS:
Hi, I think that both stones are classic and timeless with bisquit cabinets you will get calmness and soft feeling. To choose the best stone I would recommend you to see the whole slab in natural light, take the sample to home and compare with your cabinets and other staff. Good luck !
Hi- I have medium oak cabinets and terra cotta porcelain tile on floor. We're looking to move in a fewyears so I want something neutral. Also the appliances are bisque. I was thinking either Santa Cecelia or Brazilian gold?
Hi Becky. Please accept my deepest apologies for the delay in replying to you. In regard to your stone selection, the Santa Cecilia granite featured on this page is quite an appropriate choice. Some other similar recommendations with warm highlights and a timeless feel that would offset the white cabinets nicely are Giallo Napoleone and Ouro Brasil. Hope this helps!
I have white cabinets, gray paint on the wall, stainless steel appliances, and a grayish/brown tile on the floors (grand cayman). what type of granite countertop would you recommend
I recommend white cabinets to contrast the countertop and keep a light, airy, and warm feel for the kitchen space. The always classic and timeless Santa Cecilia counters will be then more prominently displayed as the focal point of the design.
I have an oak laminate floor in the kitchen and am considering st cecilia dark counter top. Would you recommend white or golden oak cabinets. My woodwork is white with crown molding. The house was built in 1920 and the kitchen is small with weird layout. I will be moving in the next few years...empty nester and would like the kitchen to appeal to the masses. Any suggestions??
In regard to the second part of your inquiry about wall color suggestions, I am leaning toward Benjamin Moore series Heartsmere. The description of this stunning color entails that just a hint of red in it gives this beige shade plenty of warmth and character. It's said to be ideal for those whom are unsure about using too much color, therefore this soft shade offers a beautiful balance! :-)
Hello there. You're on the right track! The lighter hues in the warm Cecilia granite will offset the darker cognac stained maple cabinets beautifully. The stainless steel sink fits perfect against the Cecilia countertops for a timeless and classic feel in the kitchen. In regard to the backsplash decision, you should use a warm tumbled natural stone perhaps with some rustic inserts for an added flair. Specifically I have in-mind a Mazia Beige Travertine with golden colored glass inserts. Another direction to go in would be to use a light colored glass tile such as the Mirabelle Collection smoky brown shade in a brick pattern. I've attached photos for your reference. Let me know your thoughts on these!
I have a maple cabinet with cognac stain and the St. Cecilia counter top. The kitchen is small and only one window over the sink for natural light. I'm having a heck of time picking a tile and color. I don't want it to be busy. I have attached some photos with the cabinets and the top. Also this is a flip so I have a budget.
I recommend a light, neutral, soft ceramic tile backsplash for your situation to go against the classic Santa Cecilia selection. Specifically, I have the Merola series Cobble Polar subway tile in-mind. I've attached a photo for your reference. Good luck!
I am in the process of redoing my kitchen. I have cream glazed cabinets with santa cecilia classic countertops. My island is chestnut stained and it will have tan brown granite on it. My question is what kind/color of backsplash do you thik will look good with the santa cecilia countertop? I was thinking about ceramic tile. thanks in advance!
Dear Diane, unfortunately your picture did not attach. Can you try again? Just upload the picture in a second post, you do not have to retype this message.
We are redoing our kitchen for the sale to compete with distressed and forclosure sales so we are trying to keep within reason on prices, thus, doing granite tops but having raw oak white washed cabinets professionally painted and adding all stainless steel appliances. We have just installed 20" Roma Beige porcelelain tile. Our walls are cream. Leaning heavily towards Santa Cecelia DK but taking a trip to the salesroom Fri to see more samples. Any suggestions please for paint color on cabinets and what appeals most to the masses for our best sales potentional? (I believe I have successfully(?) attached current kitchen pic.)
There are so many shipments and deliveries of the Santa Cecilia that it can get quite confusing. It was probably a different shipment of slabs that had a slight variation in color tone or pattern from the regular SC, as it is natural stone after all so it changes in look over time as you quarry further. I recommend to acquire samples of the various types and compare them to see which one you're attracted to most. Good luck!
Is Santa Cecilia Classic the same as Santa Cecilia Brown/Gold? I saw one marked Brown/Gold somewhere and had not seen it before. The "cranberries" were more brown instead of red, which was really nice!
I'm leaning toward the lighter, warmer granite, which is the Santa Cecilia. The Esmer Beige backsplash tile would also compliment the Cecilia quite nicely. However, before you make a final decision, you should acquire a sample of the stone and put it against the cabinets and backsplash option in the kitchen light to see how you enjoy the combination. Good luck!
We are having a home built with Sherwood Ebony stained cabinets (black). We have a large center island which is also black. We have a beige tile in the wet areas of the kitchen, but dark hand-scraped wood outside the bar, breakfast and living area, which is all open. We are trying to decide between Baltic Brown Granite or Santa Celia Classic. We were also thinking about Emser beige ancient tumbled travertine 6x6 straight with pietra cristal 3 inch strip in between? Looking for any suggestions you can give.
How about Santa Cecilia Real? Take a look at that variety, personally it's my favorite one.
Would you suggest Santa Cecilia Classic or regular Santa Cecilia with off white glazed cabinests with brown shade edging along the panel doors? Back splash off white. thanks.
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Oh I forgot to mention that our walls are cream color and the back splash is painted and olive green and we are still contemplating on going all the way up with the granite....what do you think?
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.