Choosing the color of the kitchen countertop

Kitchen worktops Our advice site has already devoted articles. Including talked about the choice of material for them. This is very important, but, according to the designers, do not forget about the color of the countertop, because it will become a very noticeable part of the kitchen interior. We will offer you five options.

First variant – white

Rather, not entirely white, but with veins, like a stone. There are both quartz and laminated chipboard countertops. Pure white countertops look too minimalistic, but with light gray veins, as in the photo above, they look fresh, light and modern. By the way, it is easy to care for light-colored countertops. They themselves give the kitchen a clean feeling..

Light speckled and pure white countertops go well with wooden kitchen units, metal fittings, steel appliances. In addition, a kitchen set painted in a bright color, for example, dark blue, can be diluted with a light countertop. This is a classic, impressive combination.

Option two – wood grain

Again, it can be an imitation of natural wood from laminated chipboard or MDF, because solid wood is expensive and needs more careful maintenance. Such countertops look great in both modern and classic kitchens. Can be combined with white kitchen fronts and metal surfaces. Wooden countertops will make a light kitchen more comfortable and homely.

The color of such a tabletop can be light, pine shade. Or darker, like an oak, for example. The choice is for the owners, in any case, this option is quite popular, beautiful and easy to care for..

Option tretiy – dark countertops

Black, graphite, dark gray work surfaces are on trend. They look austere, go well with the light fronts of kitchen cabinets. Designers advise, if the kitchen has a dark floor, the same cabinets, a countertop and an apron made of the same material of the same deep color scheme, use as many light sources as possible. Including lighting from the bottom of kitchen cabinets, along the floor, under the island. In this case, a dark kitchen will not look gloomy..

Dark gray is preferable to black, these countertops are easier to clean. No streaks will be visible on the matte surface. By the way, if the kitchen is black and white and black is represented only by the countertop, be sure to add handles on the cabinets of the same color. Then the interior will look more harmonious..

Even optionfourth – medium tones – gray, beige, brown

This option is chosen by owners who are not satisfied with too light and too dark shades. Indeed, the “golden mean”. The table top is as neutral as possible, goes well with different kitchen facades and household appliances, including bright.

Mid-tone countertops create a friendly, soft, unobtrusive atmosphere in the kitchen, highlighting the rest of the interior details, making them look like focal points. Beige and gray countertops themselves cannot serve as accents, too neutral for this.

Option nyaty – bright, variegated countertops

This is already the main focus of the kitchen! Such countertops are called “dramatic” by designers. They imitate granite and marble with very pronounced veins. Variations on a terrazzo theme also fall into this category. Due to their variegation, such countertops complement well neutral finishes and monochromatic kitchen fronts in different shades. The bolder the veins on the countertops, the more neutral the environment should be. Such countertops look more appropriate in spacious kitchens, filling the space. In a small room, you can select only a part of the working area..