https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 17:47:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2868018 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:26:26 +0000 Myicitygirl 2868018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose option 1. We remodeled our kitchen and I chose quartz with even more dramatic gray veining and I LOVE it.</p> <p>(But our cabinets are white) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867963 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:13:52 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2867963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: Depending on how extensive it was (I guess counters and a backsplash aren't too bad though) between the work and not knowing what will be in style in 2-3 years it just might not be enough to motivate me, lol. But let me qualify this with saying we have done a ton to the house we bought a couple years ago and have a ton more to go.. the amount we've ended up spending is totally overwhelming so I am 100% sure that colors my opinions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867944 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:12:21 +0000 agold 2867944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: That sounds exciting! Some small designs can look like bathroom tiles. But good luck with whatever you pick. Back splash was so hard for me to decide on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867942 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:08:09 +0000 crazydoglady 2867942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: The part of the kitchen pictured is the only part with a backsplash. so I was thinking of doing something that makes more a statement like the small subway tiles in a herringbone pattern. But I am open to a traditional design. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867940 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:04:43 +0000 crazydoglady 2867940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: Moving is probably 2-3 years down the road. Why wouldn't you renovate? Just curious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867938 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:00:01 +0000 agold 2867938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like #2! And I would put a simple white glass subway tile back splash! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867926 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:34:53 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2867926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the top one better, but the bottom is probably safer. But to be honest if I were going to move I might not do anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867771 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 22:18:17 +0000 crazydoglady 2867771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: That's good to know! I feel like option 1 is much whiter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867770 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:44:15 +0000 Portboston 2867770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keep in mind the more white it is, the harder it is to keep clean. We got pure white quartz and I’m kicking myself every day. We’re pretty clean people but any little mark shows and it’s infuriating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867769 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:19:19 +0000 crazydoglady 2867769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Thanks! I've never sold a home before, so I am trying to make sure I don't pick things that are too specific to my tastes. It's clear that both are equally liked, so that's good to hear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867767 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:15:19 +0000 crazydoglady 2867767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petitenoisette: I'm glad to hear you like it! Its hard to picture from just a slab. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867765 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:02:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 2867765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: it’s pretty clear people like both of them, so go with what YOU like best, without worrying too much about resale in a few years, since both will sell well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867764 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:55:39 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2867764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m leaning toward the bottom more vein-y one only because you are already doing something special with the subway tile. I feel like the herringbone backsplash is meant to steal the show in the kitchen. ETA: as of my poll answer I tied it up! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867749 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 19:22:34 +0000 skinnycow 2867749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like them both and don't think the top one is too much at all. I'd get that if you like it best!</p> <p>The bottom one is very similar to what we're putting in the house we're building right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867737 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:50:33 +0000 crazydoglady 2867737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: Maybe muted is a better term. And it is compared to all the slabs I have seen. It's so hard to picture in my own kitchen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867734 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:08:53 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2867734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First one! The wow factor is huge - if you're going through the hassle of renovation, why not go for the wow? :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867729 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:23:07 +0000 Raspberry 2867729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer the second one with your warm cabinets, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867728 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:13:36 +0000 crazydoglady 2867728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: Same price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867721 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:23:21 +0000 youboots 2867721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha, they look similar enough I vote whatever is cheaper 🤷‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867717 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:00:01 +0000 pinkb 2867717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the top would be really pretty in a larger more open kitchen and gorgeous just like in that island pic. (Mine is small and closed off lol) I didn't realize one. Was more burning. I love them both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867704 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:05:14 +0000 crazydoglady 2867704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: We have a huge island, too. I just didn't take a picture of it. I totally know what you mean, tho. 😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867702 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:00:25 +0000 petitenoisette 2867702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: We did the second one too and also love it. </p> <p> I think the wow factor of the first one is kind of lost on regular countertops/not used on a big island like in the picture. We have a small kitchen and I think the second works better in that application. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867701 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:52:35 +0000 Kaohinani 2867701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>🙋‍♀️ I like the second one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867700 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:50:22 +0000 Foodnerd81 2867700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think either looks nice, but I think I prefer the second (“boring”) one. But, in the pic you posted on the huge island, the distinct veining feels like a bit much. Your counter is way smaller so it wouldn’t be overwhelming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867686 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:08:04 +0000 crazydoglady 2867686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: Here's another pic of the top one. </p> [attach=8671/19/pln6nt.600x400.Statuario-Quartz-Kitchen-Capital-WA-FWNZV.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867685 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:05:52 +0000 crazydoglady 2867685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: Yes, the top one has fewer but more prominent veining. The bottom is more consistent </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867683 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:59:49 +0000 pinkb 2867683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just so I am seeing it correct the top one is just larger veins and the bottom is smaller cloud like right? We have the botton quartz and I still love it everyday :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867669 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:50:09 +0000 crazydoglady 2867669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>whoops, finally got all pics loaded </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pick-my-counter-tops#post-2867668 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:45:46 +0000 crazydoglady 2867668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are finally going to fix up our kitchen, but I can't decide which quartz. I like each for different reasons. We want something with mass appeal since we plan to move in a couple years or so.<br /> See the pic of part of our kitchen. The hideous brown backsplash is going to be white subway tile in a herringbone pattern with warm gray grout . Our appliances are slate which is a warm matte gray. We are keeping the cabinets the same. The walls are a greige color (Revere Pewter.) Note: we also have a large island (not pictured.)</p> <p>Option 1-- more visually interesting, but may be a bit too much for some </p> <p>Option 2-- more mass appeal. but kind of boring. does have warmer grey in it which will match my kitchen very well </p> <p>I will take opinions and suggestions, too!</p> <p>[attach=8671/19/pln2kb.450x600.20190120_081805.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=8671/19/pln2kc.600x450.20190112_101843.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=8671/19/pln47o.450x600.20181120_121237.jpg] </p>