When upgrading a home or remodeling completely, it's important to select countertops and cabinetry that work cohesively together. While granite is one of the most desirable countertop choices, unlike tile, it's easy to go wrong if you're not careful. The trick is to pay close attention to the wood's subtle hues and tones and pick countertops that either share those hues in common or contrast it without clashing. Below are examples of three great options for each type of cabinet color.
A dark cherry finish is the most versatile color to work with when choosing a countertop. It works well with light, medium, and even very dark tones. When paired with black, it gives off a very modern and masculine feel, but when paired with lighter tones, it creates an elegant contrast.
Left: Alps White
Middle: Bordeaux Dream
Right: Black Antique
A white finish to cabinetry goes best with white, gray, or soft brown countertops. This classic, clean look makes the room look spacious and inviting.
Left: Juparana Delicatus
Middle: Jasmine White
Right: Juparana Arandis
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Because a black finish is already so dark, it works best with light to medium-light tones. The contrast creates a clean, sophisticated, and contemporary look.
Left: Alaskan White
Middle: Azurite
Right: Bohemian Gray
Select Red Oak With Natural Finish
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Unfinished oak has its own unique beauty that comes from seeing the natural lines of the wood. It's got a very yellowish hue to it and for this reason works best with neutrals and warm colors. The idea is to select a granite that reminds you of nature and the great outdoors. The result is a rustic kitchen that has a very homey feel to it.
Left: Yellow River
Middle: San Luiz
Right: Rosewood
A vanilla glaze finish adds a fancy and elegant quality to cabinetry. It works best with granite, which has subtle bluish tones to it, or with multi-colored granite, which has a nice blend of vanilla mixed with nutty tones so that it does not over match.
Left: Summer Beach
Middle: Topaz Blue
Right: Tropic Brown
