Opt for an attractive contrast and light tones. It's hard to go wrong when combining your dark cabinets with lighter colored countertops. Whether your personal kitchen style is traditional or contemporary, the contrast of your cabinets and countertops will work well with any of the kitchen design schemes. In addition, lighter countertops will do a fabulous job of reflecting more light and helping to illuminate the room.
The following example combines Dark Chocolate Pear cabinets with timeless Butterfly Beige granite countertops, balancing light and dark tones very well. Below is an image of one of our Expresso Marble projects. Darker, cream-colored wood countertops work well with a neutral tile splash protector. Yellow, gold and light brown countertops adapt to traditional designs, but can be modified to suit contemporary tastes.
Nude, white, green, blue, gray, and black are some of the colors that go well with brown kitchen cabinets. If you like the idea of white countertops but prefer a warmer aesthetic, you can't go wrong with off-white tones that soften the overall look with a little less contrast. Creamy granite countertops are ideal for kitchens that feature the popular trend of two-tone cabinets. Not only do they work well with dark tones, such as on islands and floors, but they also pair well with white cabinets, where a truly white countertop surface would fade and turn into white cabinets, but would stand out markedly against cabinets darker.
In other words, the off-white stone provides a subtle transition that creates a less jarring visual flow. Kitchens with white walls and white quartz countertops have an impressive consistency and work well with the sobriety of dark brown cabinets. For the best results, homeowners can opt for a variety of white quartz with a striking pattern, such as the 5143 White Attica or the 6270 Atlantic Salt. This combination of veins and colors can turn an old-fashioned kitchen into a modern work of art.
When choosing countertops that match your brown cabinets, consider colors that contrast with brown. Some of these include soft gray, light blue and turquoise. If you prefer a sharp contrast, you can opt for the drama of this New York industrial kitchen with black flat panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white countertops that look like Calacatta marble, joined with a protector against splashes on gray tiles. With countertops like this, your kitchen has an excellent overall look that looks smooth and crisp. However, combining countertops with kitchens with dark cabinets can warm up your space and create a bold look.
Achieve a bold, nautical-inspired look by combining brown kitchen cabinets with navy blue cabinets that will add depth and character to your kitchen. Of course, you can also opt for a slightly lower contrast by combining white countertops with warmer dark wood cabinets, as in this contemporary Upper West Side kitchen. Dark cabinets with dark countertops often involve painting the room a lighter color or making the countertop a slightly lighter color than the cabinet and vice versa if you want a less changeable aspect. This kitchen features dark wood cabinets everywhere, stainless steel appliances and hardware, and dimensional gray granite sprinkled with a myriad of white, gray, and black tones for the island's countertop.
While there are several color schemes that are sure to enhance the look of a kitchen with dark cabinets, you're probably wondering what shades will work best with your kitchen. If you don't like traditional interiors, colorful countertops will certainly bring life to your kitchen. A bold kitchen with dark cabinets and brightly colored countertops is hard to sell, but for creative homeowners, this look can add a lot of personality. We've already given you helpful tips on what countertop color looks best with white cabinets, as well as how to choose a countertop that complements gray cabinets or matches your cherry cabinets.
Offsetting dark cabinets with light countertops avoids the claustrophobic feeling that results from an overwhelmingly dark kitchen. These countertops blend in with your dark cabinets and create a stunning view that adapts to the necessary lighting your kitchen needs. In conclusion, the exploration of quartz countertops with wooden cabinets in modern kitchen design reveals a rich range of possibilities.
