This stone is Super White. It's actually a close relative of granite, quartzite (a natural stone not to be confused with the man-made "quartz"). The homeowner wanted marble in their kitchen, but they wanted the no-hassle care and durability of granite. We searched the market and found this stone, which is actually harder than granite. The home look out on the water in Calvert County and sits on several hundred acres. The house is a new build, but the homeowners wanted a classic look that would complement the historic local setting. The edge profile on the stone is ogee.

Super White Quartzite Countertops. Super White is a great natural marble-look-alike.

Super White Quartzite Countertops. Super White is a great natural marble-look-alike.

Our client was undertaking a major renovation and extension of their large Edwardian home and wanted to create a Hamptons style kitchen, with a specific emphasis on catering for their large family and the need to be able to provide a large entertaining area for both family gatherings and as a senior executive of a major company the need to entertain guests at home. It was a real delight to have such an expansive space to work with to design this kitchen and walk-in-pantry and clients who trusted us implicitly to bring their vision to life. The design features a face-frame construction with shaker style doors made in solid English Oak and then finished in two-pack satin paint. The open grain of the oak timber, which lifts through the paint, adds a textural and visual element to the doors and panels. The kitchen is topped beautifully with natural 'Super White' granite, 4 slabs of which were required for the massive 5.7m long and 1.3m wide island bench to achieve the best grain match possible throughout the whole length of the island. The integrated Sub Zero fridge and 1500mm wide Wolf stove sit perfectly within the Hamptons style and offer a true chef's experience in the home. A pot filler over the stove offers practicality and convenience and adds to the Hamptons style along with the beautiful fireclay sink and bridge tapware. A clever wet bar was incorporated into the far end of the kitchen leading out to the pool with a built in fridge drawer and a coffee station. The walk-in pantry, which extends almost the entire length behind the kitchen, adds a secondary preparation space and unparalleled storage space for all of the kitchen gadgets, cookware and serving ware a keen home cook and avid entertainer requires. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photography By: Tim Turner

Plato Woodwork custom cabinetry - ICON series. Cabinetry designed by Skip Rudderow - Main Street cabinet Co., Moorestown, NJ Jay Greene Photography

Super White Quartzite Countertops. Super White is a great natural marble-look-alike.

Inspired by early morning whitewater surfing enjoyed by the residents, White Colonial Cream Verona granite with this exquistie mirror polished finish is accented with beautiful white onyx from quarries in the remote foothills of Baluchistan.

Our homeowner had dreamt about one day redoing her beyond outdated kitchen since they day her husband carried her over the threshold. Vinyl flooring used for a backsplash, dingy carpeting, laminate with no sheen left to speak of and mismatched cabinetry…. it was time to make it happen. A year’s worth of planning later, her time capsule became one dreamy kitchen. Functionality reigns supreme in this small, but efficient kitchen where every cabinet has a story to tell and a place to store it. Countertop space to the right of the stove was an added necessity for function and safety. The raised snack bar is perfect for day to day meals and the lowered countertop was a must for this petite baker. A new lighting plan includes recessed lights, under-cabinet and accent lights, while new lighting fixtures reflect the client’s sense of style. Dingy brick patterned carpet was removed making way for new hardwood floors toothed in from the dining room. An airy palette gained some weight with the use of larger details; the oversized hood, beefy turned posts, prominent apron front sink and a grouping of tall cabinets on the refrigerator wall. Glass cabinet fronts, shiny beveled subway tile, and granite countertops allow light to dance around the space. Zachary Seib Photography

The end of this island features clean lines and plenty of storage. Additionally, there is a prep sink and plenty of seating.

Capital Area Remodeling Benjamin Moore Cadet Grey painted cabinets and Super White granite counters Stainless steel pendant lights hang over island.

A fresh traditional kitchen design much like a spring day - light, airy and inviting.

If you like this kitchen watch the 211 second stop action video of it's amazing transformation. COPY AND PASTE LINK BELOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB0t9qSOjzQ

This stone is Super White. It's actually a close relative of granite, quartzite (a natural stone not to be confused with the man-made "quartz"). The homeowner wanted marble in their kitchen, but they wanted the no-hassle care and durability of granite. We searched the market and found this stone, which is actually harder than granite. The home look out on the water in Calvert County and sits on several hundred acres. The house is a new build, but the homeowners wanted a classic look that would complement the historic local setting. The edge profile on the stone is ogee.

This project included custom locally made bead board cabinets, custom hand made cobalt blue ceramic tile backsplash, Super White "leathered" granite counter tops, and new 3 1/2" red oak flooring.

Tracy Herbert Interiors, LLC

Super White Granite in Kitchen