How to Choose a Granite Color
Granite countertops are characterized by a range of light and dark hues and tones. Whether you wish to create a subdued and conservative style or a vibrant and contrasting look for your kitchen, you have a variety of granite color and color combinations from which to choose. With a basic understanding of granite, you can choose color combinations that lighten or darken your kitchen, as well as open up the space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Consider light-colored tones that offer a monochromatic color scheme. Offering a conservative approach to home décor, light-colored granite blends well with other light-colored walls, furniture, art, fabric upholstery and shelving. It can also be used in dark kitchens with dark walls and cabinets.
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Choose dark-colored tones for a more formal and weighted color scheme. Characterized by an implied weight, dark-colored granite can make countertops feel heavy and dominate the general décor of your kitchen. For a more balanced look, use dark décor in a light-colored kitchen (i.e. a kitchen with white, beige or light-colored walls and cabinets). Black and darker shades accentuate dust and dirt more readily than lighter shades of granite.
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Stick with popular shades of granite. Consider black or ivory white granite with beiges, reds, greens and blues infused around them. A popular look, this color combination offers a modern style and can be easily replicated.
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Paint your ceiling and walls and select cabinets and doors that accentuate the granite color you have chosen. Granite is a weighted material that offers a dominant color scheme (even when using lighter shades and tones) in comparison to other materials that are used in the home, including plastics, vinyl, fabric and cement.
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Tips & Warnings
Work with a dealer or home-design company to determine the best granite color for your kitchen décor.
Take a photo of your kitchen (e.g. cabinet and wall colors) to a dealer to better assist you in choosing the right granite color for your kitchen.
Gray shades can change the appearance of other tones and hues and should be matched carefully.
