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All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-17 09:05:19

Maria: The pattern indeed is rather consistent & speckles. For more movement take a look at stones from the "Juparana" family.

Name: Maria

Date: 2009-11-16 23:58:02

Hello, we have all white cabinetry with hardwood floors. Love the colors in Santa Cecelia and Venetian Gold but would like to see more movement/veins in the stone. Most of the pictures I've seen of these two colors show the patterns to be mostly speckled. Thank you in advance for your reply.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-16 16:57:33

Karen: Tumbled marble is a great choice. Wall color maybe a yellow tone.

Name: Karen

Date: 2009-11-16 01:10:27

I am putting Santa Cecelia Dark counters in my great room kitchen. Ceilings are 9 feet, floors and cupboards are natural maple. What tiles would look good for a backsplash, without looking too busy? Any wall color suggestions?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-06 16:57:14

Lori: Take a look at Giallo Veneziano.

Name: Lori

Date: 2009-11-06 16:23:58

Probably darker. I neglected to mention that I will have white appliances. Possibly bronze fixtures?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-06 16:15:06

Lori: Do you want to go dark or lighter?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-06 16:13:27

Becky: Maybe you should go with Tropical Brown -- the more contrast the better.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-06 11:01:19

Catherine: You should be fine.

Name: Lori

Date: 2009-11-05 20:31:29

New construction will have white oak cabinets with clear finish, grey w/some med brown tile floors, and gunstock window trim. Need to have the walls a sage green color. Please recommend a granite that will work with all of the above.

Name: Becky

Date: 2009-11-05 15:34:35

We have Oak Cabinets, Fruitwood so it has a slight read tint, and the same color oak floor. Would you recommend Santa Cecila, New Venetian Gold or Tropical Brown? Is the Santa Cecila too big of a "pattern" for the oak cabinets where you can see the wood grain? Also, I am having a hard time seeing the difference between the Santa Cecila and NVG. The guy at the warehouse said that the NVG has less pattern and might be better where two walls meet up at a 90 degree due to direction.

Name: Catherine

Date: 2009-11-05 14:54:17

One more question, i have purchased a brushed nickel faucet, i have brushed knickel knobs now, but was thinking of changing them to a rust or faux finish. will this go with the room? Our stainless appliances will be delivered soon. should i purchase a different faucet?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-05 09:25:26

Catherine: Excellent choice on the granite and sink.

Name: Catherine

Date: 2009-11-04 19:30:33

HI, we have white cabinets and medium wood floors. We are getting stainless steel appliances and have picked out santa cecilia as our color granite, is this a good choice? also, we would like a bone colored sink, what do you think?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-02 11:46:07

Renee': Either NVG or Santa Cecilia.

Name: Renee'

Date: 2009-10-31 22:49:25

I have light oak cabinets and a pinkish terracotta tile. My main choices are Venetian gold, santa cecilia, tropic brown, uba tuba. I have also been quoted a Mascarello. Which would be best?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-10-26 09:22:58

nl: Giallo Fiorito is darker overall, I would go with the darker stone for more contrast.

Name: nl

Date: 2009-10-24 22:18:24

we are getting antique white cabinets and are between granite santa cecilia gold or giallo fiorito we have brazilian cherry floors in the kitchen. which granite would you recommend? we were also considering tan brown granite but think it would be too dark

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-10-12 16:04:52

Michele: The black sink would look fine, especially with the black appliances & trim.

Name: Michele

Date: 2009-10-12 15:56:03

We just got medium cherry cabinets with a black acient rope trim, very pretty. I want to get the Santa Cecilia granite but are puzzled at the color sink to purchase. My husband doesn't like ss or white. Our appliances are black with some white trimming. Ee have a bone colored tile floor. He says black to bring out the rope trim but I just don't know. Please help.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-22 10:07:35

babs: Take a look at tumbled mosiac.

Name: babs

Date: 2009-09-21 20:06:46

what about a backsplash? Santa Cecilia granite, cherry cabinets, berkshire cherry laminate and a kinda golden \"suede\" paint. so far so good....i don\'t want to mess this up here @the end. Thanks!!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-08-11 11:02:22

Lizzy: I would go with the NVG.

Name: Lizzy

Date: 2009-08-10 22:58:05

I have oak cabinets with a medium oak stain and white appliances. I am planning to install a Travertine Noce ceramic floor and have been trying to find a granite countertop that will pull everything together. I like the New Venetian Gold and also the Gaillo Florenza but cannot decide if they are the best choice. Kitchen is large, and I don't want something dark. Any suggestions?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-08-10 09:35:30

Julie: Is it a spacious kitchen? How is the lightning? And...you are going to have maple cabinets?

Name: Julie

Date: 2009-08-08 17:58:28

We have a natural maple Parsons table and shaker style cabinets. How would Santa Cecilia work? Any suggestions for appliance color? floor tile? Going for a modern/transitional look with an eye to re-sale. Thanks

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-08-08 09:47:30

diane: New Venetian Gold is nice, also Giallo Ornamental.

Name: diane

Date: 2009-08-08 09:35:36

one other question for you, are there other granites you would recommend that we consider besides the Santa Cecilia (with cherry red cabinets, golden oak floor, stainless appliances)?

Name: diane

Date: 2009-08-08 08:51:44

thank you so much for your quick response. so helpful!santa cecilia is what my gut tells me will look the best too..

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-08-08 08:45:26

diane: I would go with the Santa Cecilia.

Name: diane

Date: 2009-08-07 18:12:28

i have cherry red cabinets and golden oak flooring. new stainless appliances. i am debating between santa cecilia light (slab has nice red garnets) or black galaxy granite. any thoughts?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-20 12:59:04

stephanie: Santa Cecilia light has more white speckling in it while Santa Cecilia is more yellowish, I would go with Santa Cecilia in your set-up.

Name: stephanie

Date: 2009-07-20 12:35:01

We have an average size of single family house, kitchen & family room are wide open. We have white cabinet & island in kitchen, natural oak hardwood floor in 1st floor. We are thinking about Sienna Sand from Duron as main color in almost whole house. What color of granite and backslash would you suggest us? Would Santa Cecilia work or would you suggest another? Santa Cecilia Light means "light yellow colored stone with honey highlights" or means "white stone with touches of sand colored flecks"? Thanks for the help!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-20 10:34:21

Blake: Might too much of the same. Try a darker color, maybe Santa Rita? (stone id# 738).

Name: Blake

Date: 2009-07-18 21:57:22

We have light colored oak cabinets and light oak wood flooring. Will the Santa Cecillia clash?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-13 11:52:06

Chris: I am not sure why it would turn green the best way is to contack your fabricator and let hem know whats going on.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-13 11:09:51

Janine:your white appliances wouldint stand out at all with that stone.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-13 10:22:44

Wendy: Santa Cecilia would be a nice match for you and its not too light.

Name: Chris

Date: 2009-07-13 10:08:54

My santa cecilia granite is turning green around the seam. What could this be from and how do I remove it?

Name: Janine

Date: 2009-07-11 22:09:40

What a relief/surprise to find this site! I have med/dark stained oak kitchen cabinets and white appliances in my rental property. Looking at Santa Cecilia granite (good price!) but worry about the appliances sticking out. Cannot replace cabinets - should I refinish and if so, what am I going for?

Name: Wendy

Date: 2009-07-09 16:43:51

In our Kitchen/Family room we are putting down mahagany colored wood flooring, white painted cabinets with a coffee glaze... would Santa Cecilia be a good choice or too light?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-07 10:44:53

Ty: You're right. The more neutral colors are far more suited for resale. It leaves the new owner room to play around with the rest of the kitchen. I think your design is on the low contrast end, but still works well.

Name: Ty

Date: 2009-07-05 09:34:16

We are remodeling our small galley kitchen and little breakfast nook off the end of the kitchen. We'll have white cabinets and painted walls and are leaning toward St. Cecilia granite and a warm beige ceramic tile floor (we can't afford wood floors). How do you think that will look? We were orginally thinking of a black granite countertop, but thought that might be a little stark after seeing the black and then St. Cecilia, which is much more warm... and we couldn't decide what color floor tile to do with a white/black combination. Also we felt the St. Celila would be better for resale as we plan to sell within the year and it seems like neutral stone colors are trending more popular now than black. Any input would be appreciated- thank you!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-02 15:40:39

Kim: How about tumbled marble or travertine?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-01 13:52:50

Sarah: Why not play on the darker colors already in the room? Espresso stain on the cabinets and the darker wood floors could go really well with a somewhat washed out brown paint. It doesn't have to be really dark at all. Seems like you would have enough light to pull it off too.

Name: Kim

Date: 2009-06-29 21:13:36

I have natural hickory cabinets, santa cecelia countertop and I am having trouble picking out a backsplash tile. Could you help with any suggestions on a color for the tile? Our santa cecelia is on the dark side, kind of gold.

Name: Sarah

Date: 2009-06-28 11:30:36

We've just torn out everything in our kitchen in our 1960's style ranch home. Cabinets are expresso and countertops are santa cecilia. The kitchen and dining room are wide open. We've added prarie style french doors in that lead to the deck from the dining room, so everything is wide open. I cannot pick a paint color in the kitchen/dining room for the life of me. Pale yellow is too yellow with the counter-tops and eveything else I pick just doesn't seem to fit. The floors will be mid-dark hardwood. Can someone help with a paint color or two?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-06-06 09:34:27

Bill: Also try New Venetian Gold and Colonial Gold if you want more of a vein.

Name: Bill

Date: 2009-06-06 07:55:18

Hello. I have hickory cabinets in natural finish (just gloss), lots of lighting in kitchen, and need to choose a granite finish to go with the lighter cabinets. We have looked at Giallo Ornamental and Santa Cecilia. Do you recommend any others? We will also be re-doing the backsplash, and are leaning towards tumbled stone tiles. Thanks you !

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-26 09:49:59

Tommy: Something like a white with mocha glaze would be nice.

Name: Tommy

Date: 2009-05-22 14:04:48

We chose to use Santa Cecilia on our cabinets in kitchen for remodel job. Granite is beautiful. Now we must decide what to do for cabinets, currently pickled oak. Tumbled stone backsplashes, fig colored walls. What should we do to cabinets to keep them from looking so washed out? Black stain, paint white? Help please

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-20 10:47:17

Colleen: Santa Cecilia is on the lower end of the price range. It should compliment the dark cabinets quite nicely!

Name: Colleen

Date: 2009-05-18 17:04:10

What price catagory does the santa cecilia fall in? Would you recommend it to go with distressed black cabinets, or would yo suggest another variety? Thanks!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-18 11:02:55

Julie: There are many things that could cause such problems. If it is a water mark, you should be able to clean it with a razor blade.

Name: Julie

Date: 2009-05-17 18:03:58

We just had Santa Cecelia granite counters installed a few days ago. When you look at the counters on an angle, it almost appears as though there are water marks on the counters (not smooth and shiny as they appear when you look directly down at them). Could there be a problem with the way in which they were sealed, or is this typical for Santa Cecelia?? Thanks so much!!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-08 09:46:19

Deke: It may depend on the particular lot of the stone. Not all are as golden as the one pictured here. Most of the time they are a bit more pale (much like in the photos below). In that case, it could be a good match. Always get a sample and compare to the cabinets in the kitchen.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-08 09:27:13

mary: There is only one explanation for this: cost. By aligning the pieces like that, he probably didn't have to cut from another slab. As far as the industry standards, there is nothing that says it can't be done. But it speaks volumes about the business though. Trust me when I say, NO reputable shop would cut and install this way. Not much can be done other than ripping the whole counterop out and replacing it with a new one. Do you know who the builder used for the countertops?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-08 09:09:56

Sonia: Yes, it's a good match. As for the wall color, check out our new tool, the Base Stone Colors. These are the colors that this stone is composed of. They usually work well as paint color suggestions. You might also want to check out New Venetian Gold.

Name: Deke

Date: 2009-05-08 01:42:38

We have medium oak colored cabinets and floor. Would Santa Cecila work or would you suggest another. I am worried that it will blend too much. We have good light but live in a overcast area. Our floor has a little dark coloring.

Name: mary

Date: 2009-05-07 13:53:18

builder installed santa ceclia and at seam grain going in different directions, looks awful and seam is so visible as they used a dark grout. what can i do? builder refuses to do anything.

Name: Sonia

Date: 2009-05-07 10:02:24

Remodeling kitchen. I have maple, mocha glazed kitchen cabinets, oak hardwood floors and will be putting in stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens up to the living and dining room. (Wood furniture in these rooms is similar to the kitchen cabinet color). Kitchen will have an island with raised counter seating for 4. Also considering tumbled marble stones (off-white, beige and tan) for the backsplash. Recessed lightning throughout kitchen and hanging lights over island. Haven't decided on wall color yet. Any ideas? Considering Santa Cecilia for the granite countertop. Does this work well? Please provide other granite suggestions that would also be a good complement. Thanks! Great website.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-06 14:14:16

Beth: It would depend a lot on the available lighting. Emerald Pearl will need a lot of light. Otherwise it can look almost black.

Name: Beth

Date: 2009-05-05 16:00:53

I have glazed kitchen cabinets that are a honey color. Knobs and faucet are a rubbed bronze. Am trying to decide between santa cecelia and emerald pearl countertops. Floors will be a medium wood. Which do you think is better?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-30 08:51:46

Elaine: Light. Bathrooms are generally darker and smaller than kitchens so a light color usually helps. And since the cabinetry is a medium/dark cherry, a light stone will contrast nicely with it.

Name: Elaine

Date: 2009-04-28 20:15:38

For my masterbath we have cherry cognac cabinets and light porcelain tile that looks like tumbled marble. Brushed nickle faucets. Spanish red on the walls. I'm thinking of Santa Cecilia or tropical brown on the counters. In other words, light or dark granite counters?

Name: Laurie Shellie

Date: 2009-04-16 08:21:59

Thanks so much...love this website, it has been very helpful!!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-16 07:13:50

Laurie Shellie: Going back to the original question. I would save the molding since it adds to the beauty of the cabinets. If possible just get rid of the counter and when you will get close the molding try to separate the top from it. This way you can just insert the granite in the place of the old top, without making big edges, etc. I think the molding is only glued to the countertop edge, try running a sharp knife between them. If I am right the finishing nails should be on the bottom of the molding and the top would be glue or silicone. If that works, then make sure the new countertop is measured and cut perfectly because it has to go exactly between the molding and the wall without any gaps. Hope everything works out!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-16 07:03:43

Glenn Diebler: Both cabinet and stone have cherry accents which go with the Brazilian cherry floor. It will be a great contrast if the floor is very dark, but the lightness of the cabinets will break it up.

Name: Laurie Shellie

Date: 2009-04-15 22:12:14

Simon I sent you an email with the pics. of my kitchen

Name: Glenn Diebler

Date: 2009-04-15 16:57:47

We are going with Santa Cecilia countertops and maple cabinets stained cherry. We are considering a neutral light almond wall paint. Is brazilian cherry laminate flooring too dark?? Thanks!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-15 09:48:52

Laurie: Could you email me a picture of the counter? It will help me make a better suggestion. simon@marble.com

Name: Laurie

Date: 2009-04-14 21:38:03

I have 5 yr old white cabinets. We are replacing the current countertops with 2 cm granite. Current tops are strip laminate on top of plywood with a white painted wood molding surround. Am concerned with removing the molding since I will most likely have to touch up the paint which will never match or repaint cabinets altogether. We have an option to cut out the center of the countertops and install granite on top using a demi bull nose which will cover about half the molding. Was wondering your thoughts on whether or not we should pursue this avenue or bite the bullet and remove molding completely knowing we may have to touch up or repaint.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-14 10:29:06

Shellie: Pitting describes very small holes in the stone surface, they're 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch big. This are usually covered with a special coat by the quarry, but it all depends on the quarry and how many of the pits there are. Usually there a very few of them and almost undetectable.

Name: Shellie

Date: 2009-04-13 16:24:57

What is pitting?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-03 13:57:17

missy: Take a look at Colonial Gold.

Name: missy

Date: 2009-03-31 16:15:20

we have an open kitchen with warm colors in the family room.. which the kitchen opens to by way of a bank of lower white cabinet on kitchen side and a cooktop island and another bank of cabinets with overhead cabinets..all white...the floor is beige with taupe gout. I want to redo our coutertops with granite... what to do? warm colors like the rest of our home. All white applicances.. and kitchen is visible from foyer and living room by way of pass way with bank of cabinets in kitchen and wall with columns on living room side and walk way on either side of living room into kitchen. Help.. have been looking a NVG and Giallo Napoleon and Santo Cecilia..I think NVG is too yellow with my beige floor and taupe gout.....

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-25 10:56:45

Cathy: Some sort of a pastel gold/yellow would match for sure.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-25 10:17:43

MOki51: Pitting is very common in this stone. Chips however are a whole different story. That could be a sign of a inferior quality slab (aka commercial quality). Pitting cannot be fixed. It's a natural characteristic of the stone. Chips can be filled.

Name: Cathy

Date: 2009-03-24 08:51:26

I am using mocha cabinets, stainless steel appliances, santa cecelia granite. I have an open kitchen, dining and great room. What color paint would go well with this combination.

Name: MOki51

Date: 2009-03-21 12:18:40

I just have installed santa cecilia granite countertop, but the surface is not smooth as a mirror, it has dentation, chips etc. The installed said is a problerm with Santa cecilia, Is that true? can be fixed?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-18 09:14:50

Lori: I think you're well on the way to a great looking kitchen! I like your design.

Name: Lori

Date: 2009-03-17 17:09:02

I am building a new house and I'm considering putting in Santa Cecilia granite countertops with cherry bordeaux cabinets. My backsplash and tile are a pale gray and I'm also considering putting in burgundy tile inlays into my backsplash. My fixtures are all brushed nickel with black appliances. Any thoughts/suggestions for how this will look? Do you think anything needs to be changed?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-17 09:44:44

terri: A pale travertine tile would work.

Name: terri

Date: 2009-03-15 23:07:53

i have maple mocha cabinets oak floors and santa cecelia granite,any suggestions on backsplash? having a hard time

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-11 11:51:59

Teresa K: Because there isn't a significant one. When you look at the slabs in person you'll be able to see slight difference in tone and pattern.

Name: Teresa K

Date: 2009-03-11 11:28:18

in my kitchen remodel, the bottom cabinets are distressed black and the uppers are cream with an antique glaze. would santa cecilia dark or galio ornamental look better? i really can't tell the difference

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-09 11:44:22

bigdave: I don't think SC would be too similar. It has quite a different tone than cherry.

Name: bigdave

Date: 2009-03-02 18:54:31

we have cherry cabs w/a slight stain. Originally thought sapphire blue, but love S.Cecilia NVGold, Giallo Venenzia. floors natural red oak. Would SC or the others be too similar to the floor and cabs. Torn between light monochromatic look and a pop!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-02 10:51:19

Tamra: With Uba Tuba it would be rather dark and gloomy (unless you have a very open layout with tons of light). I would suggest golds.

Name: Tamra

Date: 2009-02-28 23:03:24

Opinion? I am planning on maple cabinets with mocha glaze & ubabtuba granite. Will this achieve the warm, rich look I am going for? Any suggestions on floor or backsplash with these colors?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-02-11 11:00:59

Cathy: Light golds and yellows are sure to compliment the cabinets.

Name: Cathy

Date: 2009-02-11 10:56:55

I am going to put in mocha cabinets, stainless steel appliances and natural hardwood floors. What color granite would you recommend for the countertops?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-02-05 12:20:30

Melanie: No, they are all very similar to each other.

Name: Melanie

Date: 2009-02-04 13:15:34

Thanks for this site. Love the great advice! I'm looking at Giallo Napoleon, New Venetian Gold Dark, or Santa Cecilia. My fave is the Giallo Napoleon, which seems to have larger crystals. Wlll that affect the stone\'s durability in comparison to the others? thx.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-27 13:42:20

Yo: Yes. It will be a contrasting color (which is good) and will add some warmth.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-27 11:04:19

Richard: While the mocha cabinets would suite the granite better, they will also make the white appliances stand out like a sore thumb. I would go with the brighter color for the cabinetry.

Name: Yo

Date: 2009-01-27 03:21:16

iHAVE WISKY BLACK CABINETRY THE CABINETS ARE CARDEN STYLE TELL ME WOULD THIS COLOR GRANITE BE A GOOD CHOICE IN MY KITCHEN?

Name: Richard

Date: 2009-01-23 08:03:25

I was thinking of using a mocha color cabinet with Santa Cecilia granite, do you think this would go with white appliances or should I go with a cafe color. My walls are a soft yellow.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-22 09:05:10

jack: I would lean towards the oak.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-22 09:04:39

yoli: With Uba Tuba you'll get a lot more contrast than with St Cecilia. Both stones work, but it's a question of whether you want a quiet, toned down kitchen, or something that pops.

Name: jack

Date: 2009-01-20 08:16:36

would santa cecilia look better with maple spice or natural oak cabinets?

Name: yoli

Date: 2009-01-20 08:03:46

my cabinets are cascade maple spice w/ gunstock oak floors. Should i do ubatuba or st.cecilia for granite ctp

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-15 08:47:36

JoAnn : If the maple is light, then yes.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-15 08:46:54

kim: For the cabinets, I would keep the color white. Maybe go to a warm white if they are a cool one now. Then I would add some glazing in a mocha color. As far as the walls go, the tumbled stone is a good idea.

Name: JoAnn

Date: 2009-01-15 05:36:13

I have maple w/coffee glaze cabinets med. brown/yellow/red hue flooring. Do you think this is a good choice of counter?

Name: kim

Date: 2009-01-14 14:05:45

I recently had St Cecilia counter tops installed in my galley kitchen (which is open into my living and dining). I currently have white painted oak cabinets,white appliances and honey oak plank pergo floors. Any suggestions for paint colors for the walls and cabinets. I have looked at tumbled stone for the back splash but am open to any suggestions.Thanks

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-12 14:31:07

Adrian: Very nice combination.

Name: Adrian

Date: 2009-01-09 23:47:21

We are planning on natural maple floors, espresso cabinets and Santa Cecilia countertops. Your thoughts? Thanks

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-12-16 17:38:31

Susan: Santa Cecilia is a decent choice. For truly Old World style try Bianco Romano or Bianco Cardinale.

Name: Susan

Date: 2008-12-12 08:35:01

I have a huge kitchen with a huge island. Ihave reddish brown cabinets,walls are brown glazed and travertine flooring. Going for the old world look. We have chosen peacock green for counters but want to do the island a different color. Thought about Santa Cecilia. What are your thoughts? Any suggestions? Thanks

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-24 09:48:21

Lisa: Keeping up with the bedroom colors, I would go with a off white vanity (the more detail the better) and for the top Bianco Romano. Very classy stone. It's a neutral color combination that will let you use almost any tile for the bathroom.

Name: Lisa

Date: 2008-11-23 10:29:50

I am just beginning a master bath remodel and the only pieces I am commited to are the oil-rubbed bronze faucets. The master bedroom furniture is a mixture of antique white and medium maple pieces and an iron bed. What suggestions to you have for the bathroom counter (cabinet, walls and floor tile, too?) Thanks in advance!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-19 16:36:46

David: Something a bit darker like baltic Brown.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-19 16:26:39

Diana: Some odd coloring sometimes exists in natural stone. But that is a sign of a commercial quality slab (nothing to do with strength of the stone, just how "clean" the slab is).

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-19 14:49:25

Tony: It will depend on the maple wood itself. It tends to come very close to the color of this stone. You generally do not want the two to blend together.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-19 14:48:42

Michelle: Yes, the color choice is spot on. As far as the backsplash goes, I'd keep it neutral, tumbled marble perhaps.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-19 09:57:49

Jim: Not much will be needed because they will already be very close in color. Some kind of a light brown tile would set some needed contrast in the kitchen.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-05 08:42:51

Diane: For pricing questions please call our sales dept.

Name: David

Date: 2008-11-02 08:42:48

We have honey spice light maple cabinets and were wondering what color granite would look best to compliment them.

Name: Diana

Date: 2008-11-01 09:57:17

I have Santa Cecilia granite tops in my kitchen, but there is a green stain on the edge in one area. Is this normal, does Santa Cecilia have green in it or is this something I should be concerned about. Thanks.

Name: Tony

Date: 2008-10-29 10:33:56

Hi I have maple cabinets, hardwood floors. How do you think Santa Cecilia would look?

Name: Michelle

Date: 2008-10-27 21:33:10

I have chocolate colored cabinets, with an off white floor, I am considering using Santa Cecelia Gold as countertops, would that be okay. What kind of backsplash would you suggest.

Name: Jim

Date: 2008-10-15 08:05:35

I have selected standard maple cabinets, and would like to use a Santa Cecilia granite for countertops. Can you suggest a specific tile color (brand)and wall color to tie the counter and cabinets together?

Name: Diane

Date: 2008-10-08 14:56:26

Can you tell me what price group this falls under?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-10-08 13:07:43

Druroplub: Write an email using the contact page.

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Date: 2008-10-07 15:34:40

Townley: Both should fit perfectly.

Name: Druroplub

Date: 2008-10-05 20:36:06

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Name: Townley

Date: 2008-09-30 13:08:31

I have oak cabinets with a medium/dark stain (tobacco color). My floors are also the same color. Stainless appliances. I am looking at New Venetian Gold or Santa Cecilia. Will either of these provide the contrast I need for the kitchen?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-09-30 11:49:38

Dan: You should be ok, provided that the backsplash will be significantly darker. On its own, St. Cecilia might be too close to the wood.

Name: Dan

Date: 2008-09-29 12:59:11

I have standard maple cabinets, and would like to use a Santa Cecilia granite. I am considering an autumn mist slate tile backsplash. A.) Does St. Cecilia look ok with Maple if the backsplash is contrasting. B.) Will the backsplash I have in mind be too busy?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-09-26 12:19:46

Rebecca: You can go either way but matching the tile would create a smoother look.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-09-25 17:20:03

Terri: Pale travertine.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-09-25 14:31:12

marci: Golds are good. Try New Venetian Gold.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-09-25 13:53:52

Kay: I don't think it's too much seeing that you have light cabinetry.

Name: Rebecca

Date: 2008-09-25 11:12:46

I have a dark merlot stained cabinets, Santa Celia Granite and ceramic tile backsplash and floor. My tile is not nearly as gold as the granite, closer to a taupe. I can't find any neautral paint that looks good with both! Which is more important to match, the tile or the Ganite?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-09-19 16:44:03

JOHN: That's a lot of warm yellows. Maybe too much? How about going with a darker stone. Giallo Vincenza maybe?

Name: Terri

Date: 2008-09-06 17:51:39

We have espresso cabinets, santa cecilia counters and light maple floors.. any reccommendations for backsplash?? Thanks!

Name: marci

Date: 2008-09-05 00:05:57

I have mexican tile (terra cotta) tile floors, khaki walls and oak cabinets painted white. I need help finding a granite. brazilian cherry floors complement throughout the open floorplan

Name: Kay

Date: 2008-08-28 21:14:38

Remodeling kitchen, chose Santa Cecilia granite. Trying to pick a backsplash. Walls are deep gold, cabinets soft white with chocolate glazing. Picked a soap stone tile, very rustic and rough, colors are gold tones with brown and cream, very rich, brings drama to the kitchen...BUT,is it to much...your thoughts? Very small kitchen.

Name: JOHN

Date: 2008-08-21 14:24:56

I HAVE MAPLE CABINENTS WITH GINER GLAZE STAIN AND WAS THINKING ABOUT SANTA CECILIA COUNTER TOPS WITH MEDITERRANEAN TUMBLED MARBLE BACK SPLASH ANY THOUGHT AND SUGGESTIONS

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-26 10:29:52

Daria: In that case, Hello Neighbor!

Name: Daria

Date: 2008-07-25 16:55:24

BTW.. I grew up in RP (if that is the location you are answering from) and think it is crazy that this was the first website that showed up on my search.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-25 15:17:06

Daria: As with most design elements, you need some contrast to distinguish the individual pieces. Try going a little darker (perhaps matching some of the browns in the stone).

Name: Daria

Date: 2008-07-24 15:20:17

We are trying to find a tile backsplash for St. Cecilia countertops. Tumbled stones (off white, beige, tan) don't look great. Any bold ideas?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-08 14:06:29

Camille: It's more of a comment box that turned into a forum ;) It might be a variation of St. Cecilia or St. Clara. Either way, as long as it's not too close to the color of the cabinets, you should be fine.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-08 14:02:49

Celeste: If you're going to change the color of the cabinets, I would go much darker than the stone. Perhaps a mahogany color. Wall can be a nice pastel color.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-08 13:55:30

Jim: Yep. Good contrast.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-06-30 12:26:24

Liz: Might be too close color and tone wise to the cabinets. In other words, it would blend too much.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-06-24 16:58:30

Lynnk: In general, lighter stones will be more porous. It's not a significant difference though. Don't worry.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-06-24 16:49:57

Michele: Stay with one color. It's extremely hard to successfully mix two cabinet colors with two different stones.

Name: Camille

Date: 2008-06-17 15:01:35

We are having birch cabinets in the color of "Saddle", kind of a medium caramel color. We like the Santa Cecilia granite, but have you ever heard of Santa Sylvia granite. It is quite similar only more of a beige. Or do you know it by a different name. I don't see it on your website. This forum is so nice, btw.

Name: Celeste

Date: 2008-06-16 11:09:35

I currently have white cabinets. I am going with Santa Cecilia granite countertops. What would be a good color to paint my cabinets and what color for my walls? Thank you

Name: Jim

Date: 2008-06-13 12:14:47

We have light cherry cabinets and cream walls, gunstock wood floors. Would Venetian Gold Light work for granite?

Name: Liz

Date: 2008-06-08 08:56:49

I have chosen Maple Honey Spice cabinets for our kitchen and we are thinking of St Cecilia countertops, is that a good match? We haven't decided on floor yet, but most likely it will be tile.

Name: Lynnk

Date: 2008-05-24 23:03:54

kitchen walls are cedar logs,1 wall behind stove is sheerock,floors are red oak,cabinetsare hickory-spice.need to keep the counters lighter vs. dark. Thinking of using St.Cecilia light. I Read that this stone was porous Is this a Problem compared to other granite? Any suggestions on color and type of granite Help I dont know anything LynnK

Name: Michele

Date: 2008-05-21 17:21:43

We are planning on antique white cabinets, tumbled marble backsplash with oil rubbed bronze accents and Santa Cecilia for the counters. We also have an island that we plan to do in a cherry color cabinet. Should we stay with Santa Cecilia for the island or is there a contrasting darker color granite that you would reccomend? Thanks.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-05-19 16:09:11

Kathy: SOmething off white/cream/beige. Basically tumbled marble.

Name: Kathy

Date: 2008-04-29 00:46:53

I'm very interested in the Santa Cecilia. My cabinet is called "warm sienna" -its almost like cherry but more brown than red. What color floor and wall tile looks best with Satna Cecilia?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-23 09:14:48

Lyn: Thanks Lyn :D And it is Mr. Moderator.

Name: Lyn

Date: 2008-01-22 21:40:49

Thanks so much for your response, Mr/Ms (?) Moderator. If you had a store down here, we would have hurried over there so fast and hired you guys. You have an awesome business and website.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-22 09:46:33

Lyn: All will work with your cabinets. Get samples, look at them in your home, then decide.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-22 09:45:49

Lyn: Too many options to list. Since your cabinets are light/white, you can really choose a lot of different stones.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-22 09:42:16

Steve: Yes, it would. Light contrast, but with antique cabinets, that's all you need.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-22 09:34:34

tim: If you like it, go for it! It fits your color scheme very well.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-22 09:33:58

Laura: Both are very close to the wood color (which is rarely a good thing). Try the other Santa Cecilia (ID:391).

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-22 09:32:45

Mark:

Name: Lyn

Date: 2008-01-19 08:47:05

Hi--It's me again. What a great website you have! So far, I love the Shiva Kashmir Pink and St Helena (or was it Mt Helena?) I don't know what to do...I also like Santa Cecilia and NV Gold.

Name: Lyn

Date: 2008-01-19 08:26:16

We are gutting out our Florida pink kitchen and replacing it with antique white cabinets and Rosello (beige w/brown veining) porcelain tiles. We would like to keep our white appliances. What color granite would look good??

Name: Steve

Date: 2008-01-18 19:41:31

We have antique white cabinets and natural oak flooring. Would St. Cecelia look good and give enough contrast?

Name: tim

Date: 2008-01-18 01:31:46

I have stainless appliances black granite sink. My cabinets are male with a chery finish, soo they are brown. Dark but not too dark. Kitchen has lots of light and I like Sta Cecila, any other suggestions?

Name: Laura

Date: 2008-01-17 21:39:06

Would Santa Cecilia or NVG look better with a medium honey stained oak? Any other suggestions?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-01-08 08:45:57

Karen: Both can be found in many varieties. I think in your case it will have to come down to the actual slabs. Once you see what the slabs of each color look like in person, it will be much easier for you to decide. But both are good choices.

Name: Karen

Date: 2008-01-04 17:53:54

I am debating between NVG and Santa Cecilia counter tops. I have cinnamon-colored cherry cabinets and light yellow/gold walls with gold/red window treatments. I have heard that NVG runs very un-uniformly. Any thoughts between the two?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-12-11 09:02:58

Brian: I would pick the one that has the most color in it. So probably NVG.

Name: Brian

Date: 2007-12-09 20:49:04

We have minimally stained cherry cabinets and Brazillian cherry floors throughout the house. The kitchen has tons of windows and lights. The walls are pale gold in an open floorplan kitchen area. Which granite would you suggest between Santa Cecelia, New Venetian Gold, or Giallo Ornamentale?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-10-16 08:49:14

Jackie: All three are good. This santa cecilia is my favorite though.

Name: Jackie

Date: 2007-10-15 22:50:42

We have cherry cabinets with quite a bit of a red tone to them. Do you think Santa Cecilia will be a good complement? The other granites we are considering are Giallo Ornamental and New Venetian Gold. Would either of these be a better match?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-10-09 09:28:53

Kat : That's a stunning combination, especially with the white island! Either of the two stones will look great!

Name: Kat

Date: 2007-10-05 21:31:54

I have a medium tone of cherry cabinets with an off white with bronze glaze island. Bone colored travertine floors. How do you think that Santa Cecilia (yellow) would go. The other one that I like is New Ventian Gold any other suggestions? Thanks

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