Granite Countertop Colors For Your Kitchen or Bathroom

When you are designing or redecorating your kitchen, choosing from the many granite countertops available opens up all sorts of possibilities. You might decide to work with the existing design of the kitchen to save some money, and choose from granite countertop colors to match. But if you have a larger budget, and already have some specific granite colors in mind, then you can work around those, and then choose other materials and even appliances that will work well with the final design.

The permutations in color and contrast are almost unlimited, depending of course on the materials and colors of your cabinets. For example, if you have a primarily white kitchen, you might like the granite countertop colors to provide some dramatic contrast, choosing something quite dark. But if the cabinets themselves are dark, then your granite colors might go into a lighter marbled tone. Remember, too, that a black granite countertop would beautifully complement maple cabinets.

If your kitchen color scheme is very dramatic, then you may not want colors of granite that will add more overwhelming drama. What may be called for is something to provide a calm contrast, so a countertop in black or grey would be ideal. If you’ve done your kitchen in warmer or more neutral colors, then your countertop could have more of a brown tone. You can even find pink, green, or blue-toned colors if you’re willing to spend time looking.

The same principles of contrast or complement will apply to any bathroom planning you do as well. You may choose colors for your vanity tops that will either contrast with or complement your cabinetry. Here, of course, you’ll have to consider colors or style of the bathroom fixtures too. But you might also consider a slate tile wall to line the tub area or your shower stall, or the slate floor tile option.

Whether you want to use granite on the vanity in the bathroom or have a granite countertop placed in the kitchen, there won’t be many limitations at all. Every piece of granite is entirely unique, and each one will add drama to the decor. With so many different granite countertop colors, you’re almost certain to find one that works with your chosen design and the colors and materials of your cabinets and appliances. Be sure to consider granite as a possibility when you’re making sketches for your kitchen or bathroom design.

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