My husband and I have renovated quite a few homes since the eighties so we have accumulated expertise and educated opinions. In our last three kitchen renos, Viatera white quartz countertops were a smart move. For our current Georgian home (remodeled and reimagined with classic and timeless style), we chose Viatera Muse countertops. Before Muse, for a vacation property’s kitchen, we paired Soprano quartz with Calacatta Gold marble. A third Viatera color called Minuet is what we chose for countertops in our former primary home. Needless to say, I have done my fair share of shopping and research for white quartz countertops over the years. Here are some ideas if you’re in the market.
7 Viatera White Quartz Countertop Options to Love
1. ROCOCO Quartz
I love Rococo, and it has been one of the top contenders each time we renovate a kitchen.
From the Musica collection, it is described as “Pale eggshell with gray marbling. Delicate gray marbling seems to swirl and float effortlessly on a pristine canvas. Each subtle detail whispers beautiful music in your ear before being whisked away by the breeze, leaving you to ponder its haunting melody.”
I’m not sure music will come to mind when you study the look of Rococo. For me, it has an old world, classic French mood. It resembles beautiful natural marble and has lots of dense veins.
Isn’t it an interesting choice for a countertop paired with the rustic knotty hickory (or is it alder?) cabinets above? The countertop looks so cool in temperature compared to the honey tone of the wood.
Rococo quartz seems quite natural with black cabinets, and with the white brick backsplash, you definitely get a sense of aged stone. Psst. If you love the bar stools above, see THIS POST.
2. KARIS Quartz
Here’s a white quartz from Viatera’s masterpiece collection called Karis.
Viatera says Karis is “Sweetness and light exude from this melange of delicate sterling veins, created with delicate brushstrokes, dancing across a flawless pale backdrop.”
The veining is a lighter grey than Rococo’s. It also reminds me a lot of Muse which I have in my own kitchen.
It is different from Muse in that it has a mix of long bold veins with smaller scaled more subtle veining. I think this mix of large and small is beautiful since such a pattern is so forgiving. Subtle scratches can happen on quartz with years of use, but when the veining is more concentrated or dense, they are less visible.
3. CANTATA Quartz
Here’s another Viatera white quartz that can be quite forgiving as far as the veining pattern.
“With understated charm and a calming embrace, Cantata is the perfect composition of harmony and balance. Featuring a polished finish, detailed short and long veins, in a sophisticated gray hue, delightfully work together upon a soft white, tone-on-tone background.
With all the nuances and graceful appearance of natural stone, Cantata strikes the perfect note for interior spaces seeking a touch of cultivated beauty.”
If you’re wondering about the actual color of the background of Cantata, notice the contrast with the undermount farm sink above. And if you need an idea for a farm sink, we love ours!
Don’t forget you can extend the quartz material on the wall as a backsplash (see above). This is a smart option if you don’t love grout or you don’t love cleaning grout. If you are a messy cook and like the idea of a quartz backsplash, I predict you will never regret investing in it.
In fact, I did this with Soprano quartz in our Arizona kitchen (above) and loved it even more than I thought I would. What a bonus to get an instant backsplash installed in a day with the counters with no labor or mess from us DIYers!
4. CALACATTA SUPREMA Quartz
From the Calacatta collection, Viatera says Calacatta Suprema: “raises the bar for Calacatta-inspired quartz, exuding understated luxury through meticulous detailing.
In contrast to VIATERA’s existing Calacatta offerings, renowned for their cool white base, Calacatta Suprema introduces a warm, neutral palette featuring brown and gray veining on an off-white backdrop.
Its graceful and subtle branch veins, along with nuanced wide vein patterns, seamlessly integrate into the background. The surface maintains delicate contrasts, offering a timeless and versatile choice for any kitchen design.”
5. CALACATTA ORO
Calacatta Oro from Viatera is said to add “tranquil elegance to modern interiors with a muted off-white background and subtle vertical veins of varying thickness.”
“Reminiscent of rare Calacatta marble, thick warm gray and thin gold-toned veins flow gracefully across the surface, adding a sense of aspirational movement. Calacatta Oro is perfect for cozy, serene, modern environments.”
I was also going for “serene” for our current kitchen:
And just in case you need ideas for lighting in your kitchen or bath…
This type of quartz pattern which mimics Calacatta marble takes on a more modern feel for me since the veining is large, prominent, and more spare than other options resembling carerra with its more dense veining.
My only hesitation would be that with the large expanses of white, it may feel a bit sterile without balance from color and texture elsewhere. If you’re not sure about this sort of pattern, try to view it in person. Sometimes it is not easy to imagine from viewing a slab how the veining and background will appear after cut in 25″ deep sections of countertop. Psst. Do some of these kitchens appear to lack warmth? Here’s an excellent way to inject some:
6. AURA Quartz
From the masterpiece collection, Aura is “Influenced by the Renaissance era technique of chiaroscuro, where the balance of light and shade is punctuated with strong contrasting pigments, and flashes of light provide an understated yet luminous radiation.”
Don’t be afraid to expand your conception of “white quartz.” This contender may seem more light gray.
Isn’t it gorgeous contrasted with white cabinets?
I love this quartz island with its waterfall edge. The island almost appears to be a solid piece of stone!
7. ANTHEM Quartz
A cream toned quartz known as Anthem is something quite different from Aura.
“The design boasts a subtle yet intricate texture, with stony patterns and elegant brown veins weaving through the surface. The modern retouch breathes new life into a classic short-vein design, creating a fresh and stylish look.”
I can imagine Anthem’s warmth being wonderful with warm white cabinetry or the warmth of wood cabinets and hardwood flooring. By the way, my new STAUB French Oven in a Graphite color (it’s on the mood board below and reviewed HERE) is STUNNING with the grey veining of our Viatera white quartz counters.
Let us know if you have experience with any of these Viatera white quartz countertop colors!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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