Unless you gave your counters to a stone yard for them to chop up and sell as remnants, your stone will go to waste. Kitchen is huge with large island and butlers pantry area, so replacing granite is cost prohibitive. . You can use a solid color patterned tile like Arabesque, but those tend to get pricey. Which cabinet color would you recommend? Im now really excited about the kitchen! Specifically, I agree that multiple patterns usually look terrible (Maria has trained me to see this). Hi! It currently has light maple wood cabinets, bossy granite countertops ( I believe the pattern is Vicenzaits dark with browns, greens and tan/peachAKA camouflage for crumbs and spills), and an even bossier backsplash (very dark, skinny/rough tilesnatural stacked look). Im considering a granite with some gray, black, and yellow and creamy white but not sure about wood floor color to choose. Our eyes aren't darting all over looking for an end to the chaos. For your free online estimate- click below. If that doesn't do it, I would look into either gel staining the cabinets or painting them white. Great article! BS should be simple if the countertop is not. This neutral and versatile palette offers limitless opportunities to play with interior design in terms of texture and color. Gina, its so hard to give you advice without seeing photos of how it has come together. What it looks like in the context of whatever surrounds it in the yard is guaranteed to be very different from the way it looks in your new kitchen. If you want to add a little color, consider balancing the room. It's classic, timeless and it let's the granite be the boss without a fight. that is the main culprit. You HONE it. We can help. Im happy to know Im not the only one having cabinets vs. countertop/backsplash wars! I also didnt realize how much dark countertops suck the light out of a kitchen. :-). Cover furniture in nearby rooms with plastic or a painter's drop cloth. I have no idea how to update this without totally starting over. Please email me if youd like to set it up. I agree with taking down the backsplash. I think the backsplash is too busy and distratcing. I'm casual also and lean contemporary. I should know- I did it in our last house. I share this only to encourage others to be aware this *can* happen. For example, if you have brown countertops, brown tile floors, and wood cabinets, bring balance with a cool paint color. This particular style of granite is busy and tends to be a little bit bossy in a kitchen. Unlike fabrics, mixing tile patterns is not a good idea. I would wait and live with the kitchen before doing that - it would be a shame to buy the house and change the granite, and then decide months later that there were layout problems or other must-change items, such as wanting cabs with drawers. Thanks. Thanks for sharing. Then make sure it's the same granite that you have, and make sure you can find the exact tile that's in the photo. Floors are brazilian cherry hardwood. Its much easier to get it right. Beautiful kitchen. Without seeing any photos, my general advice would be: use a cream color subway tile, cream color cabinets like BM Swiss Coffee or SW Navajo White. Im so glad you found this helpful!! Variability and crazing are your friends here - they keep an overall feeling without an actual color match (this is Fireclay Tile in Foggy Morning). Patti, thanks for your comment. If that amount of work seems a bit daunting, you could always try adding a rug and see how you like that. Its a beautiful granite! No products in the cart. I just need some guidance because I feel frustrated. Look at that close up! That BS would be gone almost instantly and replaced with something very simple. Thanks Blanca! Choosing Backsplash Tile For Busy Granite Countertops by tonischeferdesign.com I am in need of some advice about what backsplash to add and what color to paint my oak cabinetsTo make this a bit more challenging, my hubby and I are on two different spectrums of what we want the final look to be (but he does admit that I have the final say) haha But then Ill feel bad if he doesnt love it when its done. If the same gray is in your countertop and floor, that would be a good option. For example, do not pick a busy pattern in shades of blue if your granite countertop has green specks running . Im going to be painting the whole house in a very very light grey.. almost white. So what are you to do? The kitchen is also too woodtoned for me. He has a very good eye and I really love his work. The granite does have some gray in it but is mostly golden brown overall. One thing I always tell my clients is you can never go wrong with subway tile either ceramic or glass or marble (depending on the granite). Maria. Finally, I have a LOT of counter space and as beautiful as these pieces were, cutting them down would change the impact and overall look. Thanks for your comment. Instead, I have some solid advice. I chose Silestone White North quartz for the perimeter cabinets so they, as Maria teaches, would not compete with the island. Just a glance at that photo and it's the backsplash that's screaming for attention. paint the walls. We color match all the time. How much more interesting is this kitchen because the history of the floor is preserved? I have an open room concept and needing to redo my hardwood floors due to water leak. Im assuming yes! Thanks so much. You can test a sample and know what to expect. Here is kind of what it would look like with white cabinets. It looks classic, classy and unique in a good way. Thanks so much for this article! Even a simple fabric cornice would soften the wood and with a "pop" color will make a big difference! New wood floors. Painting the walls above the cabinets and the surrounding area will help neutralize the green. What would you suggest? This post (and your post on updating a Tuscan kitchen) have been a godsend! Im breaking all of Marias cardinal rules in making hail Mary decisions despite reading this blog for years (blame my stressful job and remodeling during COVID)! Trying to bring some new life to our blah Tuscan kitchen. I broke a lot of rules with this kitchen and it still worked. I think if you get rid of it, you will be happier. Come on over and see the reveal of our coastal modern kitchen! Its such a dark green that it almost reads black, so if I squint I really dont mind it. I wouldnt do a white subway tile with brown granite. Do yourself a favor and install a solid color backsplash tile. I'd darken the cabinets and take out the backsplash. Weve always wanted carerra marble. Granite counters are widely used in many homes for their durability and unique color options. Make sure you get the proper supplies and understand the method, following all safety protocols which I list below. I have no regrets! Click here to read my tips. Busy brown granite usually has a mix of tans, browns, warm grays, and ivories . Do you know what else is great about matte surfaces? That means no more pattern in your backsplash! For the do-it-yourselfer, sanding the surface area of shiny granite is the easiest, safest and least expensive approach to remove unwanted shininess. Things can have a story. I have always wanted white kitchen cabinets, but I have felt like that might be too harsh against the warmer tones in the granite. Please email me if youd like to set up a time to talk. I love the thickness of it. Cover the entire backsplash area with a decorative tile such as embossed tin or glass that will divert the view away from the counter. Id paint the cabinets something like SW Creamy. There are so many surfaces to consider when planning a kitchen that works beautifully together. Hopefully we get under contract today, and if all goes well I think we are going to demo the backsplash first, live with it awhile, and then decide about painting the cabinets. Im just worried with the nova brown bossy granite. And finally, if I may, some more contemporary hardware to go with your appliances? Everyone wanted granite so everyone got the same kind. Super helpful!! I actually prefer speckling because I think it is more of a relaxed style, whereas marble can be fancy and uptight depending on the context its used in. The opposite can also be true. If you would like to add a statement piece, consider adding glass accents with mosaic, subway, or other textured tile. Transfer the focal point from the ugly granite to the backsplash. Do you think it would look ok with carerra marble countertops. Any experience with that? For a more neutral and modern look, you could try out glass tiles as a backsplash. This i, Spaces for entertaining were a hit this year! As you can imagine, it is very hard to give color advice without spending some time looking at your kitchen and the connecting rooms and talking to you about how you use and your kitchen. Today Im sharing a roundup of my best advice for making your granite countertops look less dated and more classic and timeless. Functionally, it was good to go, but it had antiqued off-white cabinets, 90s-esque brown granite that felt dated to me, and a busy stone backsplash. (smile) Though, I think I might be able to squeeze in a new island top. It makes the cabinets look yellow and the room look terrible overall. Did I mention that the hubs had me under the gun to select something in less than 2 weeks? Well done! Either would look lovely. I'll just mimic what everybody else here has said. M planning to change the black granite which is on perimeter and keep the countertop on the island. Granite counters can come in a few different shades, with brown, beige, grey, and black being the most popular ones. i'd rather not have to rip out the granite and replace with something less dramatic, but that seems like the only option. Thanks for your comment. We just bought a house with orange granite countertops and I am having a hard time finding a wall color. Can I get away with dark grout? We want to update our early-2000s DIY kitchen (done by someone elsepoorly haha). If you've got granite with multiple colors and movement- That's your ONE pattern. That particular style is very popular in older buildings, including my own 120 year old apartment building. And if natural stone is your thing, you might as well know which ones I think are most classic. I hate something about my kitchen and have always thought of painting the cabinets white, but I am afraid to do it in case it turns out poorly. I would do as others have suggested above--rip out the backsplash and replace with a more casual sedate single color and size of tile look. Mine is busy/bossy, but not the worst Ive seen. It sounds like you have a lot of colors and textures going on in your kitchen. All is . Good luck! Granite countertops used to be the only material people knew to choose. Need Peace and Quiet? Balance Dark With Light. What a job! Wow, I had no idea that everyone would feel the same way about the backsplash - I've always lived in really simple kitchens so I thought maybe that was the style now or something. Now Im designing my mainland house and its much harder. First, all of the pieces were stacked like those in the picture and that is NOT how you will view them. it must go!! I have brown and black granite counters with off white cabinets and dark wood floors. Maybe something less gray and more putty color would work. I think repeating the floor color will be a nice bright option in this kitchen. I don't even dislike the wood tones with the floors as much as I used to before. Thank you so much for this road map for updating a kitchen with bossy granite (mine is primarily brown tones). So many of us have inherited granite countertops we would not choose. Someone at Home Depot suggested me to go for quartz on perimeter because you can get creamish plain Cambria type look in quartz, which will highlight the busy pattern of island. Why? Is there a way for me to post a pic? Our granite is very much the Tuscan look and similar to the one in the photo above. We are having a pro do the work. Also is it tough to get exact match of old countertop in granite? Does it stain easily though? The travertine color is picked up as a cashew color accent in a darker, richer form in the leather, fabric and natural finish of the wood flooring. This article is wonderful. My cabinets will soon be antique white, please help! This is a great What Would Maria Do question. LOVE that granite. We just repainted the entire house with SW Shiitake (previously was an olive green). The Daltile white color 001 would look good with your granite (there are several whites available). It is much easier to clean up after if you haven't already filled the cabinets. What did I do? Unanimous feedback it seems. Hunker gives us their DIY tutorial and if you were to try this yourself, I would first test and refine your technique on the underside of your granite in a spot you cant see. The granite is cream/brown/ with a hint of gold (actual name is Takoda Dawn) I know white or cream cabinets is a safe bet, but Im concerned the kitchen may look too white because of the floors. I'm someone who loves granite, especially exotic granites with movement. Let me reassure you, speckling is just as gorgeous as veining. For a subtle look, choose a backsplash in a similar tone to the granite as a lighter or darker tone. They make for 'busy' all on their own. I have a bossy quartz countertop, Cambria Canterbury, with a myriad of colors including pinky beiges, browns, taupe, gold, gold beiges, bluish greys, black and shiny copper flecks. Unfortunately they did not have any samples and the cabinet maker is pressuring me for a color. A noteI had not yet found Maria when we made our choices. too many ads in your post is distracting to your content. Id love to help you, but I think we should schedule some time to look at your kitchen together. Countertop in the Perimeter of the kitchen currently is black which looks old. Im sure Im not the only one who has this style of stone and isnt in a spot to rip it out and replace it with something glorious like a marble-look quartz, so I wanted to share some ideas for making it work. Yes, we remove those wooded accents all the time. A subway tile in a neutral tone like ivory, off-white, or even greige will complement the granite and actually work to tone it down. Good luck! Shouldn't be a pricey fix either. The tile she chose was equally busy with similar colors in a size and shape that was very on-trend in the late 1990s. The good news is, there are lots of ways to create a fresh kitchen around busy, earthy granite. It looks wrong to install a back splash on top of that. Best of luck to you on this project!! By Dana Tucker | [emailprotected] | Google. Buying a house is an expensive proposition---that's a beautiful kitchen--when you are settled, change the backsplash! It is so outdated, but cant afford to change the counter top at this time. Its hard for me to give advice without seeing a photo. I am not familiar with that color. Inherited kitchen with Santa Cecelia gold counters and white cabinets, but just took half wall down and now need new countertop for the island. Bringing You E-Design Services and A Decorating Membership. That and changing from white appliances to stainless steel darkened our kitchen so much. You can set that up by emailing me at [emailprotected] Thanks! If youve inherited a dated earthy kitchen backsplash, the fix is relatively painless. Help desperately seeking knowledge??? I would do a solid beige subway tile that pulls the beige color from the countertops . We thought of Repose grey but after testing it out its seems too light. We want to add a backsplash and we were considering tumbled travertine rectangular tile but I recently found an article that tumbled travertine is outdated. Countertops are Uba Tuba granite. The pink undertone in the floor tile was throwing everything off. Do you still do consults? So glad the post was helpful! I highly recommend your color modules; they are indispensable! Thanks. I would attach a photo if I could. princess sarah bint mashour bin abdulaziz al saud. A subway tile in a neutral tone like ivory, off-white, or even greige will complement the granite and actually work to tone it down. I agree, I would pick a color from the granite and do the side countertops in almost a solid color so it doesnt fight with the granite. I have the same reaction as most - I don't like how the cabinets and the wood are exactly the same shade. However, if/when we replace these black counter tops, it will not be with the same stone. Create a feature design in an area behind the cooktop or sink that is larger than the rest of the backsplash area, using painted tiles, mosaics or embossed tiles. Ive collected a few of my favourite posts on the topic of granite to help you either find ways to live with it and work around it. Please email [emailprotected] for information on setting up a zoom consult. Countertop in the Perimeter of the kitchen currently is black which looks old. Update! If youd like to schedule a consultation, please email me at [emailprotected] Thanks! Its a lot cheaper that replacing quartz too. [emailprotected], Thanks Mandy, it sounds like you might benefit from a facetime color consultation. Nashville TN Cabinet Painting| Kitchen Remodeling| Kitchen Design| Call 615-628-7373 All content Copyrighted by Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes 2020, By Dana Tucker | Bella Tucker | [emailprotected] | Real Estate Websites, Bella Tucker featured on Apartment Therapy. Honing your granite is a great way to bring it up to date without actually having to replace your very costly countertops. Familiarity will tame the wildness, and then you can figure out how you want to dress it up, what wants emphasizing, what de-emphasizing. Dont really like the Santa Cecilia, but thought replacing the backsplash was easier and less expensive than new countertops. If you paint your cabinets two-toned you all of the sudden have some competing elements. Just bought a new home and Im totally baffled by the kitchen. Good luck. Continue sanding, this time with 200-grit sandpaper. Id love to remplace them, but keep the creamy white cabinets we have. But 15 years later, and theyve held up far better than expected. Yes maam. I agree with that.Believe it or not, the granite could be a very subtle star of the show with a better backdrop.I also agree with painting or refacing the cabinets. We have original hardwoods all throughout the house except the kitchen. I dont want to get the same look after renovations. Hard surfaces matter for sure! What is the actual color or name of the quartz counter top in the After picture? I cant afford to change out my kitchen granite right now which is in the brown family, as is my back splash. I would also change the hardware to something in satin nickel and on the "simple" side. [], Your email address will not be published. The granite is STUNNING!! In this case, neutral tones will work best in toning down busy granite. Thanks! Suggesting to paint the bottom cabinets a darker color. Dated granite colors. We purchased 3 years ago and cabinets are a dark mocha color with darker granite. The granite really is stunning. It's hard to tell from the photo if it would work but I feel like you could totally change the feel by painting the cabinets black and distressing the paint a little. Paint your kitchen cabinets in a tone that contrasts the granite. Busy brown granite usually has a mix of tans, browns, warm grays, and ivories in it. And be sure to see safety information below: Safety gear must be work to protect the lungs while sanding stone. I would still consider a simple backsplash. The cabinets are a cream color with espresso accent lines and hardware. I purchased the kitchen design package from her a few years ago and she helped me choose a paint color to go with the undertone of my quartzite countertop. If you are getting ready to tackle a partial kitchen renovation and you are planning to keep some of your hard finishes like countertops or floors, you MUST READ THIS first! Thanks so much. I echo what everyone else says - ditch that B/S. If your first choice is on the lighter side, look for a darker second choice for contrast. ;) Heres a photo I snapped of it with my iPhone the other day: Now, Im sure theres someone out there would love this kitchen, but my style leans more modern and simpler. I don't see the kitchen as dressy, I see it as busy/fussy. I came across this article via a friend of mine. if you want to do more, remove cabinet to right of window. As long as its not peachy, I can live with it. These can even have a transparent look which offers a lot of neutrality to balance out a busy granite countertop. In the 90's these dark speckled granite stones were all the rage. We have the blue color way in our kitchen and it is definitely original. All my doors and wood work are BM ivory. If the white tile and the pink countertops are working together, Id paint the cabinets white too. You can find the Cabinet Colour consultation here. Living for a while in the space = very, very good. Well, here's another for that very juvenile backsplash in what can be a very sophisticated kitchen. A neutral, light-colored, solid tile also tends to work well. Because of this, I offer facetime color consultations. Ive been racking my brain for the past 5 years that Ive lived at my house about how to work with the dated granite kitchen countertops. I do not believe that granite is trendy, by the way, and outdated granite is a matter of opinion. Great question. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We had a discussion about the fact that although that while they technically "matched", the combination was way too busy and would not be good for resale. Youre also saving a lot of money. You can get a slab of granite countertops for small kitchen for around $40 to $60 per square foot and $5 to $15 per square foot for tile granite. Winner winner chicken dinner. It was perfect. Ugh. Be sure to post pix - this kitchen has terrific potential. We have a brown/black combo for our Bossy countertops I see that points us towards SW Creamy or SW Navajo White. i will echo what everyone else is saying: get rid of the backsplash!! Im trying to update a townhouse kitchen with orange, rust, brown/black busy granite, light maple cabinets, and creamy tile floor. I'll be sure to post some pictures once we close and I get to tear out that tile! I would go more the color of mushroom with a warm undertone to work with your brown countertops. If your house has the 5in granite backsplash you say not to put any backsplash above it. Shiny granite often looks dated and can be incredibly slippery. After living with our countertops and cabinets for three years, we decided to give the kitchen a makeover. Cabinets are brown with brown hardwood floors. My walls are SW Accessible Beige and all trim is SW Alabaster. I didn't intend it to be as yellow as it is, but it might be useful. My cabinets are American Woodmark Savannah maple cognac. My walls began as green, but I painted them a very light yellow that is a hue of the darker yellow in my great room, which is open to the kitchen with a slight divide between. Thanks so much for your comment. (see more in Why Choosing Granite is So Hard). Also, Id consider a solid color granite like leathered absolute black. Remove furniture or household items from the work area. We kept a close eye on anything new that came up, and when the house we ended up purchasing popped up on Zillow, we pounced. no tone on tone or anything. I totally agree Dana. Cream and white play nicely together as long as it doesnt have brown glazing in the details. I love the idea of SW creamy for kitchen cabinets. If all else fails, try covering the granite with contact sheets in a color or pattern that interests you. Your tile installer can then fix any drywall issues and tile right down to the countertop. What color paint do you recommend to lighten the kitchen cabinets? Granite is a very durable and hard stone. What Color Granite Looks Best With Ivory Cabinets and Hardwood Floors? Consult with a professional for the best sealer/enhancer product for your particular material. I have white trim in the room, or should I paint the walls? My fear is we do want to replace the counter tops one day down the road and want to do white quartz. Good luck, Ive enjoyed reading your posts. Everything else in the kitchen had been replaced. And HOW not to select tile for your granite. Im not sure if putting down an engineered would be tacky when the original hardwood flows right up to the kitchen. I have a bossy black and brown granite counter top(from previous owners) with a 3 1/2 inch granite piece currently serving as a back splash. It's absolutely possible to refresh the look of your kitchen without replacing your dated earthy granite. The mixture of brown, white and grey tones in Giallo Napole granite make for a stunning vanity top. If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash. Am looking for some input regarding the need for a backsplash in our kitchen. My eDesign clients are constantly asking for ideas to update their kitchens working around their existing granite. other than that, i really like the space. I need help picking a color for my kitchen, my granite has brown, beige and black in it and my backsplash has beige tiles and brown tone lil tiles! Beautiful granite -- yes, as others have suggested, you can tone it down. Read what Kristie Barnett- The Decorologist has to say about Quartz Countertops. 15 Popular Granite Colors This 2022-2023 Season. This should also help with the size of the kitchen window, which looks small to me in proportion to the space. Purchase or rent an electric palm or orbital sander. Trying to talk DH into painting cabinets and your kitchen update photos gave some inspiration! If you have granite then you have a busy pattern on your countertop. We would like to paint our kitchen cabinets and have st Cecelia granite on the counter tops. Wow! Stick with softer darks in muted warm neutrals, blues, greens and slates if you want to try this look for your kitchen. Original owners missed the memo on less is more. Hello! Your email address will not be published. If everything else has been replaced, I recommend also replacing the granite when budget allows. So lets all agree that we dont need to overhaul our entire home. Take out the BS and put in something very simple. Dyson vacuum comparison: Which Dyson model should you buy? [emailprotected]. My floors are laminate med to dark cherry which I will change to a mid tone brown LVP floors. I always love a clean subway tile.Other than that this looks like a great space with a lot of potential. We just picked out river white for our granite its similar to princess granite but with quite a few burgundy flecks that I think will work well with our mahogany floors. Neutral paint often has undertones that give it a color cast, which can work in your favor when trying to pair with yellow-toned wood floors. LOVE your granite but it is certainly *fighting* that BS. Mixing browns and grays is very tricky. Hope this helps! Agree with everone else. Since counters are really expensive, make sure that you get what you really love. I agree. the back splash design is waaay too busy for the granite, and they are clashing with each other. Blessings to you and your family. [emailprotected]. The walls, however, are a cool grey/blue! This is done on dry canva. how to tone down busy granite. I found it on Danas Rules for working with Granite with a kitchen update. Way too much going on in that kitchen--grain of the wood in the cabinets, busy backsplash made up of busy patterned tiles, all combined with a busy (but very beautiful) granite. Those are 2 simple & economical things you can do to calm this kitchen to a more casual and less eye boggling space. If you have purchased a home with an existing granite counter that is not your taste, it can seem to take over the kitchen. Am I ok with these color choices for our cabinets? When you find a match for that lightest tone, thats your ticket.
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