Best Granite SLABS to use on flipp homes?

Question

Hey I am going to look at some slabs tomorrow for a house I am flipping

What granite slab colors work best from your experience?

The kitchen cabinets are dark brown (chocolate) and the floor is a light travertine floor.

I was inclined towards a lighter granite countertop.

Any suggestions for good looking neutral colors?

I do not want to put in the cheapest slabs or break the bank on the granite!

Thanks

Scott S. · Answer

Omar - I just had the kitchen installed in a small townhouse and I selected granite called tan brown. It looks nice with light maple cabinets and cost $31 per sf installed.

Doug - Really nice job on your renovation.

Douglas Larson · Answer

I did 3 fix&flips in SD North County in 2011-2012. The best deals I found were at Marjan Stone.  I worked with the owner "Akmet." I gave him the measurements and his guys loaded the finished product into my trailer for less than half the price of custom installs. I had to install it myself but all the pieces fit perfectly every time. I think they moved recently to Spring Valley.
http://www.marjan-stone.com/

I prefer "absolute black" with white, shaker-style cabinets or "Santa Cecilia" or "Giallo Ornamental" with darker cabinets. I order the "flat polish" edge and use the IKEA DOMSJO double-bowl kitchen sink usually. Marjan will also cut and polish inexpensively for a stainless undermount sink.

This was one of my renovations.
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Carlsbad/2984-Lexington-Cir-92010/home/3421224
 Marjan did all the stone for kitchens and baths for about $2K. The Master vanity top is Santa Cecilia and the rest is Absolute.

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