Santa Cecilia Dark. Granite color selection for countertops

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Marble.com - Derek 02:58PM, Jan 5 2012 My recommendation for your set-up is a Merola Cobble Subway tile, I've attached a picture so you can visualize what I'm talking about. Let me know your thoughts!
DianeLukavsky 07:17PM, Jan 4 2012 I have dark walnut cabinets and stainless steel appliances. I picked out the Santa Cecilia Dark granite but can not find any backsplash I like. I would like to use a subway tile in the blacks and tans any ideas?
Edna 09:08AM, Mar 3 2010 all appliances will be black, the sink will also be the granite composite with a lifeshine faucet.
Edna 09:06AM, Mar 3 2010 Cabinets are a dark fruitwood stain, my biggest concern is the durability of laminate wood flooring and the durability. Scratching from chairs and droplets of water staining them. My husband is convinced laminate wood is the way to go and I am doubting it. We have had carpet for 20 years which I really liked even with 3 kids that grew up with it. I am concerned with water that someone may forget to clean up ! Thanks
- All Granite and Marble 10:28AM, Mar 3 2010 Edna: Most laminate flooring consists of a moisture resistant layer under a layer of high density fiberboard). It is finished with an extremely hard, clear coating made from special resin-coated cellulose to protect the laminate flooring. Water staining should not be an issue.
Edna 07:48AM, Mar 3 2010 What color and type of flooring for my kitchen if using santa cecelia dark? Backsplash is a light subway with glass and travertine 1inch accent in light tones and a dark amber to pull the red tone of the granite?
- All Granite and Marble 09:01AM, Mar 3 2010 Edna: What color are the cabinets? Perhaps oak hardwood floors would tie everything together nicely.
Michelle 12:44AM, Aug 5 2009 yes, they are all black. I may end up putting panels that match the cabinets on the fridge if it's too much black
- All Granite and Marble 08:25AM, Aug 5 2009 Michelle: That's a good idea. But I think it will look fine all black.
Michelle 06:05PM, Aug 2 2009 You had a concern about a big black fridge in your reponse to Ramona, I have black appliances. Would Santa Cecilia look bad with that? (and dark chery cabinets). I was also looking at ventian gold or giallo napoli
- All Granite and Marble 11:33AM, Aug 3 2009 Michelle: Well, are all your appliances black or just the fridge?
Jessica 03:09PM, Jun 24 2009 We are having a very difficult time deciding granite choices. I am a dark with vein person and my husband is a light, pattern person. We've also looked at new venetian gold, which we both like. I've seen this granite in person but it was on lighter cabinets, and liked it. Then I've looked at pictures and not liked it at all. We loved the giallo vicenza online, but worried it was peachy/orange in person. We also picked out tropical brown, but thought it had too much black and was too patterned. PLEASE HELP!
- All Granite and Marble 10:43AM, Jun 26 2009 Jessica: Well it is tough to please both of you, as you took to the polar opposites of the granite realm. NVG is not a bad idea at all. I would also suggest to check out some Giallo stones (Vicenza, Veneziano, Firenza, Napoleone...) and maybe Kashmir Gold. The latter can be found with minimal movement and looks very speckly.
MarkG 01:10AM, Jun 5 2009 The kitchen is complete from when we started in January (see earlier posts). The final step was tan/bone color subway tiles over a border with tan and dark brown alternating diamond shapes. It brings in all the colors of the Santa Cecilia Dark granite and the deep Red Mahogany Minwax stain we used over our 1988 Oak deep grained cabinets. The cabinets are almost flawless you can see its not perfect but it adds to the charm. This dark stain hid those deep grains nicely and saved us thousands! Just thought I would include this because we were just like most people reading this and to see it all finished we just thought we would give you one combo that worked for us. Best of luck thanks for the great website.
- All Granite and Marble 09:22AM, Jun 6 2009 MarkG: Congratulations on a job well done! We're always happy to hear from you!
Ramona 08:49PM, May 21 2009 So will this look good with the stainless refridg (black handles), stainless stove (with glass black top) and yes I do have a stainless dishwasher that has a stainless front with the very top were the buttons are black). Med. oak cabinets and gunstock oak floors?? What do you think??
- All Granite and Marble 11:45AM, May 22 2009 Ramona: Yep, no problems!
Ramona 10:56AM, May 15 2009 I have a stainless refrig. with black handles and sides and the stove top is black glass top with Stainless front. What are your concerns with the black/stainless appliances?
- All Granite and Marble 09:56AM, May 18 2009 Ramona: Ohh ok. I thought we were talking like a Black fridge and stainless steel dishwasher..
Ramona 04:58PM, May 13 2009 One more question. The granite I saw came from China. I have read that granite from china might be inferior and have more pits/problems,is this true? How can I be sure this is a good quality granite and suitable for the kitchen? Also the Santa Cecila (portofino gold) is much warmer in color than the picture you have here so I am not sure it is the same stone.
- All Granite and Marble 10:43AM, May 15 2009 Ramona: Granites of the same kind/name can vary quite a lot depending on where they come from. What I would suggest is to take a sample home and inspect it, then before the stone is cut, do a close inspection of the slabs.
Ramona 03:53PM, May 13 2009 I just saw this at a granite place, they said it was also called portofino gold. I have med oak cabinets and gunstock oak floors, black and stainless appliances. What do you think of this for my countertops?
- All Granite and Marble 10:42AM, May 15 2009 Ramona: It's going to give you excellent contrast against the cabinets and floor. My only concern are the black appliances. Which ones are black?
kay 11:30AM, May 4 2009 How would Santa Cecilia look with white cabinets and dark hardwood floors? I have a Tuscany look in the adjoining breakfast area - like casual not fancy - don't want too dark. Thanks!
- All Granite and Marble 12:28PM, May 6 2009 kay: It's a nice low contrast option for you. Should look very casual.
MarkG 06:50PM, Feb 9 2009 Great advice thanks! Great website too! We went with a Red Mahogany stain and added recess lighting in the main kitchen and over the new breakfast bar area. We tore out the fluorescent lighting and popcorn ceiling and we couldn't be happier! Thanks for your advice.
- All Granite and Marble 05:02PM, Feb 10 2009 MarkG: More light can never hurt, especially with granite. It comes alive with light (it won't stand up and walk away but the colors get more saturated). Well done!
MarkG 03:26PM, Jan 31 2009 What stain should I use on Oak Cabinets if i get Santa Cecilia Dark tops? We have a buttercream yellow wall color and white appliances. Will this all go together? Also, what color tile would flow as well? Lot's of questions sorry, would appreciate any help.
- All Granite and Marble 09:19AM, Feb 2 2009 MarkG: I would use something that would get the wood close to a gunstock color while darkening a bit as well. Otherwise it should go well. I'm not sure which tile you're talking about, floor or backsplash?
LynnK 02:54PM, May 27 2008 Which Santa Cecilia light do they call it ? is it the one that has the gray in it St. Cecilia dark. or the yellow one St. Cecilia.
- All Granite and Marble 10:04AM, Jun 25 2008 LynnK: Santa Cecilia Light is the one that's lighter and more yellow.