Caroline and I have been working hard selecting granite for my new house.
When I first saw the countertops, I thought they were marble, but they are actually white granite. Granite is much more robust and not easily stained. If you cook, marble is not very practical.
Caroline and I went to the granite store that had “the good stuff.” As we walked in the building, the lady behind the counter leaned toward us in a conspiratorial fashion and whispered, “We just got something really good in, and much of it is already on hold.” I don’t know about you, but that piqued my interest. I felt like we were in a speak easy.
She was right, it was awesome! I asked what it was called, and it turned out to be white river.
The granite place had about 4 types of white granite. I didn’t take photos of all of them, but here’s another type they had. It’s more gray.
I considered using the marble shown below as the backsplash, but in the end, felt it didn’t work well.
Here is the kitchen above and the butler’s pantry below.
Here is the downstairs bath vanity. It will have a vessel sink.
And here is the island.
Don’t worry, all of this is being painted. I can’t wait to share it all with you!!
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Love the white granite…I went back and forth too on using marble verses granite and chose granite. Don’t be surprised if you start a debate of the two on your blog…there are some marble lovers that love the age/stain that comes with marble…lol I used Bianca White in my kitchen to counteract my black cabinets and still love it…Love the feel, the way it hides bread crumbs, the way it brightens a room…I’m excited for you, you are going to love it even more as time passes…Congrats!
Can’t wait to see the final result! We built our house 6 years ago and it was so much fun picking out everything! Nerve racking at times…but fun.
Looking gorgeous, Anita…but then I didn’t expect anything less!!
Mary Alice
It is beautiful, Anita. I think the name alone would have sold it to me!
Swoon! I think it is the prettiest granite I’ve ever seen!
I need to hook up with your builder friend! Beautiful kitchens!
I see you’re coming right along! LOVE the shelves by the window.
Brenda
Gorgeous Anita, and so very exciting!! Love the granite, great choice. Can’t wait to see what you have planned for the cabinets!
Cynthia
I love the white granite, Anita. It is just gorgeous. Your house is really coming along nicely. I love it and can’t wait to see the kitchen all come together- xo Diana
Anita,
I adore your choice of grantie selection, dear friend!!!
We are H U G E coffee & tea drinkers here, so I worry about those stains!!!
Thanks for sharing all your progress on your new home!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Anita, I love your choice of granite! The colors in it remind me of some of your recent projects. It’s very pretty! Your kitchen has fast become on of my favorites!
YOu must be deliriously happy. This granite is so upscale and stuning. I love the process of building a house… you are in the really fun part! I can’t wait to see your kitchen when it is painted!!!!
All is beautiful!
Anita, Your kitchen will be GORGEOUS! I love the lighter granite and it is much more practical. We had marble in the house I grew up in and my mom complained constantly about the staining.
xx,
Sherry
Okay Anita I am drooling over your kitchen and it’s not even done! Love all the details and your counter is beautiful!You are one lucky lady!I am enjoying seeing your progress of your home!
xx
Anne
Perfect choice!!! Wow, it’s really coming along now!
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Anita,
Love the granite that you went with…it’s beautiful! I also luv those legs on your island…can you tell me where they came from? I have looking for some good looking legs for my kitchen:)
Blessings,
Linda
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Really like the kitchen faucet…any chance you would provide information about it? Thanks! Linda
very good article for selecting best construction material.
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