It is not uncommon for the Bedrock Quartz staff to field questions about design at our Utah showrooms. Questions like, “What color cabinetry goes well with granite countertops?” are pretty routine. We are not interior designers by any stretch. But we can pass on a few basic things we have learned over the years.
First of all, granite is a natural stone. No two granite slabs are exactly the same. That said, there are color variations. If you are hoping to get a granite countertop that complements your existing cabinets, your choices may be somewhat limited. But if you are installing new cabinets along with the countertops, you’ll have more options to work with. Choosing your granite slab first makes sense.
Complementary Colors
There are several ways we can look at this. The first is to go with complementary colors. A complementary color scheme would involve granite countertops boasting colors and shades that are similar to the cabinetry.
Let’s say you are working with white painted cabinetry or natural wood in a light maple. A light-colored granite with gold highlights would work exceptionally well. On the other hand, you may have cherry cabinets finished with a deep, bold texture. A darker Bordeaux granite would be a better choice.
The complimentary approach creates a more soothing, consistent aesthetic without as much visual noise. When combined with darker floors, you create a warm feeling in the kitchen.
Contrasting Colors
You can obviously go in the other direction as well. A contrasting approach creates visual energy. It creates vibrance. So imagine you have jet black cabinetry with a glossy finish. White granite with dark veining would really make the countertop pop. By contrast, a magma gold granite offers a nice contrast to natural oak.
Some of our customers have told us that it’s easier to go complementary rather than contrasting. It can be difficult to get a contrasting color scheme to work because you need to think more about wall and floor color. But if contrast is your thing, there are plenty of combinations that work.
Focus on the Highlights
A third option is to place less emphasis on complementing and contrasting colors, focusing instead on highlighting. In other words, you choose the colors of your granite countertop based on the cabinets’ ability to highlight those colors.
A light maple color in your cabinetry nicely highlights the natural tones of a Venetian gold granite. In turn, the granite brings out the warmness of the wood. Similarly, cream colored cabinets can add a lot to the look of giallo Napoli granite.
Browse Online, Look at Some Pictures
Sometimes our customers don’t know quite what they want. That’s normal and expected. So here’s one of our favorite tips: do some online browsing. Look at a few pictures, particularly those that inspire you. Find three or four looks that appeal and then see what you can find in terms of granite countertops.
You could even bring a couple of pictures to the Bedrock Quartz showroom and show them to one of our team members. We cannot guarantee to match your favorite aesthetic perfectly, but we can do our best with the slabs we have available. When it comes to granite, there is an awful lot we can do.
Ultimately, your color choices are up to you. Whatever you think best for your cabinetry and countertops works for us. We want you to be happy with your kitchen when all is said and done, so our team will work tirelessly to ensure you get the right granite countertops supported by professional installation and superior craftsmanship.
