What COLOR countertops?

Question

Cabinets have just been enameled vanilla white, appliances are white, sink is white, floor is cork. (Kind of a reddish oak color.) What color should my countertops be? Vanilla white to match the cabinets? Or should they be darker to match the floors??

Answer 1

Depends on the size of your kitchen. Rule of thumb, the darker the color the smaller the room will appear. If your walls are also white go with a splash of color maybe not as deep as the floor but on the same scale

Answer 2

I'm a general contractor, most of my work is high end residential remodel, so I work with many talented interior designers.

When a home owner really can't decide what countertops they like, a couple of rules of thumbs seem to always work.

To help open up and give depth to a kitchen or bath, contrast is a valuable tool. An example is white cabinetry, and a darker floor with closely matching dark countertops. The resulting layers of dark/light/dark/light from floor to top cabinets delineate space and layer the room, adding depth. The resulting contrast also emphasizes line and form, bringing out complexity in scrollwork, while also presenting a clean , clear lines for more minimalistic designs.

You may be happier with a darker color top, matching the darker tones in the floor to tie the room together.A taupe or light beige color paint for the walls with cabinetry may also be a great choice to blend the surfaces, while warming up the room without 'darkening' it. Contrasting walls are also a heavy design trend in most high end homes today.

In any case, your taste is ultimately your own , and as long as YOU like your choice, there's nothing better you can go with!

Good luck in your project, and thanks for the question.

Answer 3

More white is going to make this room seem intensely sterile and uninviting. Even adding color with accessories isn't going to be enough to help. Choosing any sort of true color for the countertop will limit, not only your future color schemes, but it will also seriously detract from the resale value and restrict your ability to sell the house when it comes to that someday. Getting a countertop to match the floor would be warm and would look okay, but again, you only have a modfication of the neutrals, leaving a lack of depth and focus in the room. A black granite countertop would give a rich punch of visual depth and create a focal point. You still have neutrals, but with a much more dramatic sense of presence and with which can be put a myriad of color schemes.

Answer 4

I have beige tile flooring with a light brown swirl. I'm thinking of getting taupe cabinets and a solid dark brown quartz countertop but am afraid this would be boring. Any ideas for another color. Also, could use advise on what kind of backsplash to get.

Answer 5

i think black would be the best visually. granite, slate, or corian. even a matte black laminate would look nice. this will give your kitchen a classic and timeless look. if you want more warmth, you could go with a terra-cotta color which would harmonize with the floor, but the use of this color would really depend on what your wall color is, which you didnt state. tan colored walls would look good with either black or terra cotta. a backsplash made with copper tiles looks great with a terra cotta countertop creating a feeling of earthiness and warmth--while the black counter will create a crisp and classic simplicity. depends a lot on your personal sense of style, but i definitely would avoid white countertops especially with a white sink, as you might end up with a sterile laboratory feeling.

Answer 6

go with a warm reddish color that is 2-3 shades lighter then the floor but a similar color.
white like the cabinets might give your kitchen a hospital look, while dark as the floors might make it look very crowded

Answer 7

I say darker to match the floors. If you make them white, I think it may be too bright and won't bring a good flow.

Answer 8

match the floors, but don't use exact same color, and don't use a solid color. What would be beautiful is a marble (type) with both wall and floor colors.

Answer 9

I even have one white equipment and have black arborite counter tops with a mix of white/maple kitchen cabinets. genuinely, the blend isn't undesirable. The dark and white are an excellent assessment. i ultimately plan to alter over my home equipment to a diverse coloration sooner or later.

Answer 10

I think they should match the floors. Unless you want to live in a house of white. :D lol