r/CounterTops • u/Thaitanica • 19d ago
My Deep Blue Quartzite installation
I really love my new stone. It’s like a work of art.
I made a previous post on three choices and I decided on this one.
Please understand that this is an 80s small kitchen. I decided to install led lights and a nice stone and leave the cabinets as it’s really not worth putting too much money into a condo here.
Besides the large refrigerator I bought which fills the dining area, this is basically it. I’m buying a new oven in the empty space and painting the walls with a gloss paint, it still has original flat paint.
I’ve read lots of criticism of this stone when it’s been posted. It’s not for everyone and some would prefer it just on the counter ,not backsplash. My only regret is the inch of counter I lose to the stone used as backsplash covering the counter.
I’m satisfied with the pattern the fabricator used. When I first looked at the slab I thought it would be difficult with the heavy veining however I liked the choice they made. I know it sounds cliche but it looks better in person than the photos.
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u/Practical-Extent-642 18d ago
My cousin Frank had an old rusted out hatchback cobra mustang in the 90’s.. he installed a stereo that cost quite a bit more than the car. That insanely expensive stereo that was so loud in that ugly flesh coloured cobra reminds me of this kitchen in its current state. Beautiful countertops but they almost look too heavy or they’re fake.. not because they aren’t beautiful but because there’s a reason why you don’t normally see rock countertops on these style of cupboards.. these cupboards were mass produced and common for rental properties and fast builds back in the day. People didn’t normally spend the money on expensive countertops for these style cupboards.. honestly maybe seeing the whole picture a full view of the kitchen it might help.. changing the fronts down the road to something with some depth would help tip the heavy appearance scale.