Color and texture play major roles in how a room looks and feels. This is as true for your kitchen or bathroom as it is for the other rooms in your home. The countertops in your kitchen and bathrooms are a perfect spot to position a swath of color or texture.
Let’s look at six of the most popular options in countertops and figure out how to use them in your home.
Dark
Dark counter tops create a distinct statement wherever you use them. You can pair them with dark cabinets for a harmonious flow or use them with light color cabinets for a distinct focal point. You can go darker with a charcoal color which is a softer choice than stark black.
Softly Textured White
Soft white counter tops often have flecks or delicately colored veins. This countertop works well in both traditional and transitional spaces. It works well with elegant cabinets. If you want to wide open feel to your space, this is the counter top to choose.
Mid-Tone
Greys, creams and beiges are the neutrals of the countertop world. They work well in a kitchen or bathroom with a muted color palette. Mid-tones can calm down cabinets that have bright colors and tame the drama of a black and white space. They can bring out the warmth of wood and shine of metal.
Pure White
A crisp, pure white counter top creates a modern look, especially when paired with white cabinets. It is a perfect choice for small kitchens you want to feel larger. But, don’t think that white only works with white. It works quite well with darker cabinets that need contrast. Pure white offers a calming contrast to wood cabinets that have strong graining.
Wood
If you want a kitchen with a warm, homey feel, wood counter tops will give you that exact feel. This natural material is a perfect choice in transitional spaces where you are trying to balance modern and traditional elements. Wood works well as a single counter top material or when paired with harder counter top materials like granite or quartz.
Dramatic
Adding visual drama is one way to liven up a neutral room. Boldly veined counter tops will definitely bring in that visual drama. You can go with a soft white material with large bold veins in a darker color. Or, if you want real drama, go with a dark material with large veins in a lighter color. This bold statement works well in larger kitchens where you want to have a dramatic focal point.
Finding the perfect countertop for your home can be a challenge with so many options available. Hopefully this guide will help you narrow down your options to make your selection easier. Contact Alair Homes Hudson today if you need help finding the perfect countertop and creating your dream kitchen.