Natural stone and quartz countertops are our specialty at Bedrock Quartz. And although we are not interior designers by trade, we know a thing or two about choosing a countertop material that nicely complements the kitchen.
For some of our customers, the biggest challenge is how to combine each of our stone surfaces with different kitchen styles. These are customers who are gutting their kitchens and starting over. They haven’t yet settled on a design. Rather, they are exploring every option – including how our stone materials would fit into each one.
If you find yourself in such a position, we invite you to pay a visit to any Bedrock Quartz showroom in Utah. If you are still undecided, consider working with an interior designer. In the meantime, we have some ideas for combining stone countertops with different kitchen styles.
Mix Patterns and Materials
We have worked with customers whose primary strategy was to mix and match patterns. For instance, pairing marble or granite with a solid-colored quartz surface creates an interesting contrast. The intricate veining pattern of the natural stone provides a nice balance to the quartz.
To avoid visual shock, don’t mix and match the materials on the same surface. Use one material for the main counter and the other for an island. That way, you maintain visual balance.
Lean on Accent Colors
With the exception of quartz, which can be manufactured in virtually any color, stone countertops tend to be more neutral in their aesthetics. Homeowners also prefer neutral colors in their cabinetry. So then what do you do for splashes of color? Bring in accent colors via trim, fixtures, hardware, linens, and artwork.
Accent colors can prevent a highly neutral kitchen from looking dull and drab. As a bonus, accenting with color creates an opportunity to tie the kitchen in with the rest of the house.
Balance Light and Dark Spaces
Every kitchen has both light and dark spaces. New stone countertops should not tilt the equation in one direction or the other. However, sometimes that’s unavoidable. If a space is too light, it can be balanced with darker accessories. A dark space can be balanced with nice lighting. As a side note, this could be one of the hardest challenges of incorporating new stone countertops into an existing kitchen.
Accentuate the Island
Some kitchen designs do not lend themselves very well to intricate, highly detailed countertops along the walls. So instead, keep those surfaces simple and neutral. To give the kitchen some pop, accentuate the island. Use the island to present a bolder and visually aggressive countertop surface. Keeping focus on the island maintains a better overall balance.
Consider Installing Waterfall Countertops
Waterfall countertops are created by extending the natural stone material down the sides of the cabinets to create a continuous flow. It is a sleek and modern look that younger homeowners really appreciate. Best of all, waterfall countertops work with a variety of kitchen styles. They are especially amenable to minimalist and industrial designs.
Plenty of Options to Work With
The nature of both natural stone and quartz is such that homeowners have plenty of options to work with. There is no single way to integrate stone countertops into the modern kitchen. So keep an open mind and be willing to explore new ideas.
Quartz and stone countertops can complement virtually any kitchen design. You might have to work a little to find the right combination, but it is out there and waiting to be found. And once you find it, Bedrock Quartz is here to supply your countertops.
