Sensa granite help me pick color (pics)

Morar · 02-06-2010, 04:07 PM

Here is my kitchen. I used "paint" to put up a picture of the 2 granite colors I am thinking about. The one to the right has some burgundy chips in it (hard to detect in picture). Not too many, but some. The sage is called Rosemary Sprig by BM. It's one color up (deeper/darker) than what I have now, which is Soft Fern. I also put up the valance picture which I will get when I re-do counters. Here is a link also to the Sensa granite site if you see any other colors that would look good. Thanks so much.

All I can say is that I have to re-do these disgusting pinkish laminate counters. The old owners were in love with pink. I think they were the same owners of Nancy's old house!

http://www.sensagranite.com/sensaColors.cfm

Morar · 02-06-2010, 04:10 PM

kitchen w crema pearl and blanco lebon1.jpg

Morar · 02-06-2010, 04:21 PM

One more color added.

kitchen w crema pearl and blanco lebon1 & santa celia.jpg

momto4 · 02-06-2010, 04:56 PM

I like the 3rd choice you added.

Your valance...where did you get that?

Jake92574 · 02-06-2010, 05:18 PM

I've not seen this but i'll look the next time i'm in Lowe's.

My fave. is the 3rd. one too.

Morar · 02-06-2010, 05:29 PM

The valance is from Country Curtains. It's called Moire. I love the colors and they're perfect for the look I'm going for.

I also like the 3rd choice best as it has a little brownish to the color. Thanks for responding.

momto4 · 02-06-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morar

The valance is from Country Curtains. It's called Moire. I love the colors and they're perfect for the look I'm going for.

I also like the 3rd choice best as it has a little brownish to the color. Thanks for responding.

Thank you...I just was searching country curtains looking. The reason I asked, yesterday at Goodwill, I picked up 3 yards of that exact fabric to make valances with! I would love to get more.

tiedye · 02-06-2010, 05:34 PM

I like the one with burgundy flecks and the brown one. I think the black one might look a little harsh in your beautifully redesigned kitchen unless you're planning on putting some other black things in there.

Wow I love your paint and valance choices Morar. It's going to be a wonderful kitchen. I can't wait to see!

buginthelowcountry · 02-06-2010, 05:28 PM

The one with a bit of burgandy fleck would be my pick... (*"*)

Nancy in ME · 02-06-2010, 06:04 PM

I like the 3rd granite choice best.

The option with the burgundy is nice but then you are locked in to a more specific color scheme.

As for the pink, I feel your pain!!

Morar · 02-06-2010, 06:20 PM

I knew you would Nancy!

COOL BEANS · 02-06-2010, 07:08 PM

I like the top one in the middle. The burgandy one is going to be hard to decorate around.

Morar · 02-06-2010, 07:59 PM

Just as I thought would happen...there's a vote for all 3! Tie, regarding the one in the middle that you mentioned might look harsh without more black in the room. I'm planning on new hardware for the cabinets and I would get a darker bronzed or wrought iron look. The stove, which you can't see is all black (as is the dishwasher).

The burgundy flecks, you can hardly notice them. The guy in Lowes actually had to point out that they were there.

The brownish one I like as well. I'm torn. Back to square one!!!

COOL BEANS · 02-06-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morar

Just as I thought would happen...there's a vote for all 3! Tie, regarding the one in the middle that you mentioned might look harsh without more black in the room. I'm planning on new hardware for the cabinets and I would get a darker bronzed or wrought iron look. The stove, which you can't see is all black (as is the dishwasher).

The burgundy flecks, you can hardly notice them. The guy in Lowes actually had to point out that they were there.

The brownish one I like as well. I'm torn. Back to square one!!!

I picked the black one in the middle because of your applicances. I thought it looked good and helped blend it all in. some extra iron pieces would work. the one with burgandy, i don't care how light, will show and you'll regret having that pink cast there.

Mcgee · 02-06-2010, 11:37 PM

I like #3 too!!

wallis104 · 02-07-2010, 12:22 AM

Hi Morar -

LOL - I should have read past your first post...... I've had several windows open going back and forth trying to compare your kitchen with all of the possible colors......

I was going to suggest a darker color...... then I came back to the thread and saw that you have indeed added a darker color.

So - #3 would be my choice. I think goes better with the cabinets and would give you some "definition" in the room. I think #3 pulls all of the room colors together - and still gives you other options if you want to change your valance at a later time.

Love all of your other choices..... especially the valance.

janice

pippee_pl · 02-07-2010, 04:20 AM

could you go even darker?? like a brown. I like the third one but I think you could even go a bit darker with a granite choice.

buginthelowcountry · 02-07-2010, 10:14 AM

I still like the one with the burgandy flecks... they're not obvious, but just give a little shot of color. Me? I have a touch of burgandy in most every room (or pink), so having it there permanently wouldn't bother me in the least, as it's one of my colors of choice anyway.

The brownish one to me, looks muddy. NOT a fan of browns here. I do have a good bit of taupe, but it's a grayish taupe.

You could go anywhere colorwise with #1, but again... I'm just drawn to that little fleck of color... (*"*)

Morar · 02-07-2010, 01:41 PM

I added one more to the mix, a little darker brownish tint. I do like all of these, and for different reasons. I also am showing the kitchen without anything on it so you can see the appliances. With all of the swatches you can't see the color of them.kitchen w crema pearl and blanco lebon1 & santa celia and juparana gold.jpg

Morar · 02-07-2010, 01:42 PM

kitchen plain.jpg

wallis104 · 02-07-2010, 02:29 PM

I think I still like #3 - or the one on the extreme left........

I think it will work with more colors and pull the room together.....

good luck making this decision..... I know it's a tough one.

janice

Venice-Rose · 02-07-2010, 02:59 PM

the third one..that's the exact one I picked at the website...don't pick anything that matches your paint or curtains. Pick something that coordinates with your cabinets.

lilsophie · 02-07-2010, 03:22 PM

I like #3. I think that color would look nice with your lighter cabinets.

Morar · 02-07-2010, 03:27 PM

A huge thank you for helping me out. It is a tough decision and I am leaning toward #3. I am so excited to be doing this. And when I do I promise to post pictures.

Venice-Rose · 02-07-2010, 04:10 PM

can't wait to see them!

whatscookin · 02-09-2010, 01:15 PM

I like the warmer one on the left.

pippee_pl · 02-09-2010, 02:12 PM

i like the greenish one- I think it adds contrast to the cabinets

bamboosmom · 02-09-2010, 03:26 PM

I also like the third granite.. are you going to put it up on the backsplash too?
My old counters were pink too! eeck!

02-06-2010, 04:56 PM	#4
momto4 Double Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 23,477	I like the 3rd choice you added. Your valance...where did you get that? __________________ **~Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.~ Mahatna Ghandi ~How you speak of others says more about you than them.~**

02-06-2010, 05:34 PM	#8
tiedye Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia ~ God's country to you..... Posts: 11,566	I like the one with burgundy flecks and the brown one. I think the black one might look a little harsh in your beautifully redesigned kitchen unless you're planning on putting some other black things in there. Wow I love your paint and valance choices Morar. It's going to be a wonderful kitchen. I can't wait to see! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* http://kidsinthecastle.blogspot.com/ - contemplations complaints & conundrums, teeny to tremendous http://htechefs.blogspot.com/

02-06-2010, 05:28 PM	#9
buginthelowcountry Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: lowcountry Posts: 16,434	The one with a bit of burgandy fleck would be my pick... (") __________________ http://chillinonthefrontporch.blogspot.com/ God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain... But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. Live in such a way that those who know you, but don't know God, will come to know God because they know you... I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. Abraham Lincoln

02-06-2010, 07:08 PM	#12
COOL BEANS Elite Royal Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,976	I like the top one in the middle. The burgandy one is going to be hard to decorate around. __________________ ************************************************ ************ 7 1/2 years of no attacks on our soil, let's hope things don't change! Nov 2009, we were attacked in Fort Hood. The only CHANGE you're gonna have left after an obama presidency is POCKET CHANGE. obama has a history of making poor choices in friends. Politically they advance him but morally they bankrupt him. When government manages healthcare, government decides if you're worth treatment! Global Warming is a fraud! You create unnecessary obstacles for yourself when you're busy worrying about how much other people make. *****"I voted for Obama because I wanted change. ... I thought he'd bring it to us, but I just don't like the direction that he's heading," said John Triolo, 38, a registered independent who voted in Fitchburg.* We need people who can recognize the truth!-Thank you Massachussetts!!!

02-07-2010, 04:20 AM	#17
pippee_pl Topaz Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: warsaw, poland Posts: 5,021	could you go even darker?? like a brown. I like the third one but I think you could even go a bit darker with a granite choice. __________________ Life is too short to drink bad wine....

02-06-2010, 04:10 PM	#2
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	kitchen w crema pearl and blanco lebon1.jpg

02-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	One more color added. kitchen w crema pearl and blanco lebon1 & santa celia.jpg

02-06-2010, 05:18 PM	#5
Jake92574 Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,767	I've not seen this but i'll look the next time i'm in Lowe's. My fave. is the 3rd. one too.

02-06-2010, 05:29 PM	#6
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	The valance is from Country Curtains. It's called Moire. I love the colors and they're perfect for the look I'm going for. I also like the 3rd choice best as it has a little brownish to the color. Thanks for responding.

02-06-2010, 06:04 PM	#10
Nancy in ME Elite Royal Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 36,742	I like the 3rd granite choice best. The option with the burgundy is nice but then you are locked in to a more specific color scheme. As for the pink, I feel your pain!!

02-06-2010, 06:20 PM	#11
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	I knew you would Nancy!

02-06-2010, 07:59 PM	#13
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	Just as I thought would happen...there's a vote for all 3! Tie, regarding the one in the middle that you mentioned might look harsh without more black in the room. I'm planning on new hardware for the cabinets and I would get a darker bronzed or wrought iron look. The stove, which you can't see is all black (as is the dishwasher). The burgundy flecks, you can hardly notice them. The guy in Lowes actually had to point out that they were there. The brownish one I like as well. I'm torn. Back to square one!!!

02-06-2010, 11:37 PM	#15
Mcgee Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 282	I like #3 too!!

02-07-2010, 12:22 AM	#16
wallis104 Topaz Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beautiful Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 5,978	Hi Morar - LOL - I should have read past your first post...... I've had several windows open going back and forth trying to compare your kitchen with all of the possible colors...... I was going to suggest a darker color...... then I came back to the thread and saw that you have indeed added a darker color. So - #3 would be my choice. I think goes better with the cabinets and would give you some "definition" in the room. I think #3 pulls all of the room colors together - and still gives you other options if you want to change your valance at a later time. Love all of your other choices..... especially the valance. janice

02-07-2010, 10:14 AM	#18
buginthelowcountry Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: lowcountry Posts: 16,434	I still like the one with the burgandy flecks... they're not obvious, but just give a little shot of color. Me? I have a touch of burgandy in most every room (or pink), so having it there permanently wouldn't bother me in the least, as it's one of my colors of choice anyway. The brownish one to me, looks muddy. NOT a fan of browns here. I do have a good bit of taupe, but it's a grayish taupe. You could go anywhere colorwise with #1, but again... I'm just drawn to that little fleck of color... (") __________________ http://chillinonthefrontporch.blogspot.com/ God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain... But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. Live in such a way that those who know you, but don't know God, will come to know God because they know you... I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. Abraham Lincoln

02-07-2010, 01:41 PM	#19
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	I added one more to the mix, a little darker brownish tint. I do like all of these, and for different reasons. I also am showing the kitchen without anything on it so you can see the appliances. With all of the swatches you can't see the color of them.kitchen w crema pearl and blanco lebon1 & santa celia and juparana gold.jpg

02-07-2010, 01:42 PM	#20
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	kitchen plain.jpg

02-07-2010, 02:29 PM	#21
wallis104 Topaz Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beautiful Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 5,978	I think I still like #3 - or the one on the extreme left........ I think it will work with more colors and pull the room together..... good luck making this decision..... I know it's a tough one. janice

02-07-2010, 02:59 PM	#22
Venice-Rose Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 10,386	the third one..that's the exact one I picked at the website...don't pick anything that matches your paint or curtains. Pick something that coordinates with your cabinets. __________________

02-07-2010, 03:22 PM	#23
lilsophie Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 601	I like #3. I think that color would look nice with your lighter cabinets.

02-07-2010, 03:27 PM	#24
Morar Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,487	A huge thank you for helping me out. It is a tough decision and I am leaning toward #3. I am so excited to be doing this. And when I do I promise to post pictures.

02-07-2010, 04:10 PM	#25
Venice-Rose Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 10,386	can't wait to see them! __________________

02-09-2010, 01:15 PM	#26
whatscookin Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 11,803	I like the warmer one on the left. __________________

02-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#27
pippee_pl Topaz Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: warsaw, poland Posts: 5,021	i like the greenish one- I think it adds contrast to the cabinets __________________ Life is too short to drink bad wine....

02-09-2010, 03:26 PM	#28
bamboosmom Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North East Pennsylvania Posts: 196	number 3 I also like the third granite.. are you going to put it up on the backsplash too? My old counters were pink too! eeck! __________________ Can't wait for the new granite counters to be put in!

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