For the TROUBLE MAKERS!
Walter is lovingly referring to anyone (ahem, Katie and Warren) who wants renderings with all their options to help decide on details – TROUBLE MAKERS. But for you (and for us) he has done a rendering with both countertops. He wants to point out that it’s a very quick mock up and not nearly as pretty as his usual work but we have a two year old and it’s what he had time for tonight.
Seeing this makes him waver. He was so into the dark countertop but now he’s afraid it will just look black because we don’t have great lighting in the kitchen. The beautiful detail will only been seen on the pass through to the patio and I think it makes him nervous. I think the other looks a bit matchy-matchy though and quite leopard print in the rendering. So here’s what you asked for – now which would you choose for YOUR kitchen.
P.S. We went against the grain and opted for faucet number two. It’s more expensive but we love it and we are the ones who have to use it, right? We also heard an awful story about a pull-down faucet (that had as long of a moving neck) that eventually got tired and couldn’t stay up against the rest of the faucet. We’re hoping the pull-out faucet (with much smaller moving piece) of a better quality brand can keep it together a little better. Thanks for your votes though!
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
Done up like that, I think I like the lighter granite better. The kitchen looks more open are airy. The darker granite does look more black and seems to close the kitchen in : )
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:14 am
I like the darker granite. I think it makes the kitchen look cozy.
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:36 am
I like the lighter granite better in your kitchen. I think it goes well with the cabinets. The darker one looks too black, if that makes any sense. And, I’m glad you sided with me and chose faucet #2
Your kitchen is going to look amazing, and I can’t wait to see it!
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:41 am
I agree with lauren and Kimmie, I like the lighter one much much more. It will be much nice with the cabinets and will have a nicer flow when going into the office that has the light wood floors.
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:51 am
Definitely the dark one.. it needs the contrast. Otherwise too matchy matchy as you said. Obviously this vote is no help because people are pretty evenly divided.
we don’t have a TON of natural light in our kitchen either except where the island/bar part is and the dark looks good. Tell walter not to worry and to go with his first instincts
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
I like the dark one the best!
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I like the dark one too! I agree with Ariana about the contrast and I just really like a dark granite. Also, I totally agreed with you on the #2 faucet. I love it!
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Definitely the dark granite. It pops more and contrasts nicely with lighter cabinets.