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Decorator Granite Choices 2010




The best kitchen design should include these 2010 Decorator Granite Choices. Granite has long been proven to be the superior countertop surface for look and durability. The classic look of painted kitchen cabinets deserves the best color combination.
The decorator rules of for granite color choice are:

* If the cabinet is light in color, choose a dark granite

* If the cabinet color is dark, choose a light granite

* If the cabinet finish is complex, choose a simple granite

* If the cabinet finish is simple, a more complex pattern can be used

* Do not use a complex finish with complex granite because the look will appear too busy.

* Do not choose dark cabinets with dark granite because the look will be too dark.

* Do not choose a granite that is unpredictable in pattern with a complicated kitchen with lots of small breaks in the countertop.

* A complex pattern looks best on a large piece such as a large island rather than smaller chunks of counter.

* Don't scrimp on the edging. The rounded bullnose is a dated look. The square, flat edge looks cheap. An Ogee edge or beveled is worth the cost and give the look of fine furniture.

* Avoid the temptation to use granite on the countertop and backsplash. You can be more creative than that!

**** See our backsplash section for creative ideas.

Absolute Brown-----------Baltic Brown----------Bianco Romano

Black Absolute-----------Brazilian Dream----------Golden Beach Juparano Bordeau-----------Kashmire White----------Mandura Gold Mascarella-----------New Ventian Gold----------Saint Cecilia Tropical Brown-----------Uba Tuba----------Vyara Original Slab


Some of these choice are on here because of accessibility, while the others are selected because of beauty. Some of the best choices can be found at The Countertop Shop by clicking: Decorator Granite Choices for 2010.


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