Choosing the right kitchen countertop color can add vibrance to a space. Selecting the right color for your countertop installation depends on your taste and overall home style. Here are some tips to help you choose the right color for your countertops:
Follow the Kitchen Color Scheme
Color schemes create style and appeal and prevent a chaotic aesthetic. When picking kitchen colors, choose two complementary colors and an accent color to bring the entire room together and give it some character. Then select your countertop color from among the colors you chose.
You can choose neutral countertop colors like grey with splashes or veins of your favorite color for a personalized finish.
Keep in mind the kitchen space — is it flooded with natural light or in a dark and unlit area? Natural colors that pair well with light areas are red, dark red, light blue, dark blue, silver, and dark silver. Dark areas work with color schemes that often use pale shades of blue or grey for maximum lighting effect. You can also use sunny hues, yellow, or terracotta colors for warmth.
Complement the Cabinets or Furniture
You can also pick countertop colors to complement your kitchen cabinets and furniture. Countertops occupy a large portion of your visual space in the kitchen. If you have no cohesion between them and your cabinets, your kitchen’s visual harmony falls apart.
If your cabinets are dark, complement them with lighter countertops, while darker countertops work well with light-colored cabinetry.
Using countertops that are darker than the cabinetry can be unique because it hides any messes, and works well in kitchens with ample light to make them look warm and welcoming.
Using lighter countertops is a fun trend to try because they create the ultimate modern look, and they come in a wide range of materials like quartz and marble that improve your home’s resale value.
Consider Your Kitchen Style
Your kitchen style can also help you decide on the countertop color. Contemporary spaces need brighter whites and strong contrasts like black and white. Combining white cabinets with black countertops is both classic and modern.
Traditional and farmhouse styles lean toward warmer and neutral colors with softer contrasts, and natural stone or a rustic wooden countertop would be ideal.
Match or Contrast Colors
You can match colors for your countertop installation, like white countertops with white walls and cabinetry, to create a modern, minimalist look. The all-white décor also makes your kitchen appear large and open. Using colors with contrasting tones also adds visual interest to a space.
Consider the undertones of the different elements of the room. A basic understanding of undertones and the color wheel will help you avoid clashing colors. If your kitchen has primary cool elements, picking a paint with a warm undertone will seem off.
Avoid clashing colors by comparing paint shades with their pure tones to decide the best undertone to use. Never use too many colors, or the room will feel busy and chaotic.
Choose a Monochromatic Look
A monochromatic kitchen design uses one color scheme with different tones of that color. Once you choose a base color, use the color wheel to help find different hues of that color. Vary the tone and saturation of the base color when picking lighter or darker shades.
If you choose a monochromatic look, you can use texture to add variety to your kitchen. Select marbled white countertops to match your white cabinetry and walls, or if your walls are light blue, you could choose countertops with blue veining.
Plan Your Countertop Installation Today
Your countertop installation should blend with your chosen kitchen style. If you wish to update your kitchen again later, it will be easier to change your wall and cabinetry colors than your countertops. You want a color with enough flexibility to fit in with future changes and accessory upgrades. Prioritize professional countertop installation specialists to make your dream kitchen a reality.
