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Currently, I have Gallialo Ornamental (sp?) granite countertops in my kitchen and when I had the house built, I fell in love with the old English classic white scullery kitchen. The white subway tile, inset shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, cabinets with glass front doors, open shelving, etc. However, I was so concerned about using marble as the kitchen countertops.

Alas, after about 2 years of living with the granite countertops, I do like them, but the white calcatta marble would really suit the kitchen that I was initially going for.

So I did end up ordering all white calcatta marble for the island, butlers pantry, stove top cooking area and main sink. Also, will be doing that for the fireplace as well.

I did read many comments on marble stains, scratches, chips, etc. But the way I see it, you only live one and I just love the look of the white marble. Many people have granite in their kitchens and I just want to get away from something that is so overdone, plus, there is no granite that is WHITE like the WHITE calcatta marble, none. I've searched and searched and the 'white' granites have gray, beige, or brown/yellow undertones to it, which is made even more obvious when put up against white subway tile and ultra pure white cabinets.

So the marble will be installed in about one more week, and I could not be happier. Yes, it may scratch, chip, stain, etch, etc...but you only live once. Take a chance in life and buy what makes YOU happy, and do not live in fear and definitely do not live to please anyone else. It's your money, spend it the way you want to...end of story.

Good luck gang!!!