How to Choose a Countertop Color
Countertops are one of the largest surfaces in your kitchen, so it makes sense to want to coordinate their color with the rest of your decor. While choosing a color can sometimes be limited by the materials you want your countertops made of, you, on the whole, have a wide variety of colors to choose from. Since most people don't change out their countertops very often, it's important to choose a color you feel will "last." Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose the material you want your countertops to be made of. This is the most important aspect of countertop selection, since it most affects price and durability, and will limit your choice of colors.
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Choose whether you want a trendy or a classic color. Trendy colors (like purples or bright greens) can showcase more personality, but classic colors have a better chance of standing the test of time and allowing you more flexibility in future redecorating.
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Consider your existing decor. If your kitchen has an "old world" feel, consider warm colors, like deep reds and browns. If your kitchen has a more modern look, consider cool, sleek, stone-colored shades like gray and black.
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Think about your cabinetry and flooring. You don't want to try to match colors exactly, since that can give your kitchen a contrived look. Instead, choose complementary colors. For instance, if you have gray stone flooring, you could choose a black countertop. If your cabinets are light wood, a cream color would work well for your countertop. See the resource Kitchens.it. for more information on choosing complementary colors.
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Ask to see samples of the countertop and color you're interested in. Clever color names may sound good but they might not look as expected when applied in your kitchen.
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Think about clean-up. While color doesn't make much of a difference in maintaining stone countertops, some colors of laminate may be more difficult to clean. A white countertop may look crisp and clean when you first get it, but it can become stained over time without the proper care.
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Look at different sellers if you don't find what you want right away. Due to variations in material, countertops which may sound the same can actually look quite different.
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Bring a picture of your kitchen with you. Ask a salesman for advice if you feel unsure about a particular color. Often larger stores will have design experts available to help you choose your decor.
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