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By: Our Kitchen Reveal...finally! - Finding Lovely

Our Kitchen Reveal...finally! - Finding Lovely — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:26:22 +0000

[…] Sooo, with my newfound knowledge, I researched the heck out of Neolith, started seeing it in upscale homes online and when looking at stones at Marble and Granite Inc in Westwood, found a slab of the Calacatta color in a far corner and was sold. Ours is the matte finish Calacatta color with a 2″ overhang so it looks like a 2″ thick slab of marble. I think it isn’t as popular as it could be because a) people simply don’t know about the awesomeness that is Neolith and b) you need a good fabricator because it’s only about 1/4″ thick and apparently not easy to work with. But what you gain is a surface, either shiny or matte, that looks exactly like marble, never fades, is super resilient to scratching or staining and is practically indestructible. I’ve walked on it, we’ve finger painted on it. It’s amazing and my number one asked question when people see my kitchen. Unlike quartz that is composed of 90% ground stone and 10% resin and dye Neolith is 100% stone, finely ground and compressed under high heat. Some people have referred to it as a porcelain but the company never uses that word so I’ve never referred to it as that. I never liked that I could see a speckled look to the quartz products out there so this was the perfect choice for me. We couldn’t be happier. Do your research and go with what you love. You can see it being installed in this kitchen post. […]

By: Finding Lovely

Finding Lovely — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:52:12 +0000

In reply to Cara whiting. Hi Cara! Yes I'd still absolutely recommend it. In the last year, the extent of the wear is one tiny chip off the edge in our Butler's pantry. I dropped a heavy saucepan right on the edge and was surprise there was so little damage. Very pleased. All marks have come off and there is zero staining. Perfect for this season in our lives with crazy little kiddos.

By: Cara whiting

Cara whiting — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:13:56 +0000

Hi there!

I saw your kitchen in the Juniors’ home tour last Spring and am now doing my own kitchen. I have been trying to remember what you used on your counter. I just figured out it was Neolith and then discovered this amazing blog! How have they held up? Would you still recommend this material?

By: Finding Lovely

Finding Lovely — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:19:55 +0000

In reply to Nicki Parrish. Hi there Nicki! We've been so meaning to do a kitchen reveal post but by the time it was actually finished and the counter stools arrived, it was nearing the holidays and then it got "themey" in the kitchen. So come January I'll have one up. The walls are BM Chantilly Lace. It's a beautiful white with the Repose Grey on the cabinetry. Thank you! We'll be sharing every last detail soon!

By: Nicki Parrish

Nicki Parrish — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:04:00 +0000

Hi there! I am wondering if you have done a reveal of this kitchen on the blog yet? I can’t seem to find it, but I have seen this space on your Instagram. I am wanting sources for this room, especially your paint color selections. I am currently designing a kitchen for a client, and am particularly interested in your wall color that you chose to go with the repose gray cabinets.

By: Finding Lovely

Finding Lovely — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:47:17 +0000

In reply to Ellen. Hi Ellen! We did use the silk or matte finish. I didn't want to see a reflection and I'm really happy with it. Highly recommended!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:11:52 +0000

In reply to Finding Lovely. Thanks so much for your reply! I went to look at the slabs of Neolith today and loved the Calacatta. What finish did you go with? Silk or polished? They told me that they did not recommend the polished finish. Yours look so good - I was wondering which finish you used. Thanks so much!

By: Finding Lovely

Finding Lovely — Tue, 29 May 2018 20:45:49 +0000

In reply to Ellen. Hi Ellen, yes it is the Calacatta. We love it so much. It's wonderful to have the marble look without any upkeep or concerns. My kiddos can live in their home without a paranoid momma. :-)

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 27 May 2018 15:19:09 +0000

Love, love, love your kitchen! I love calacatta marble too – and your neolith looks amazing! I have a busy family and am looking into options.

Is it the calacatta neolith? I went on their site and am checking it out. Thanks for your help!

By: Finding Lovely

Finding Lovely — Tue, 08 May 2018 21:58:52 +0000

In reply to Kristen DiChiaro. Absolutely Kristen! As soon as we get the right hardware on it I'll be getting the reveal pictures out. Thank you for coming!