Senin, 07 November 2011

The Different Kitchen Countertop Colors To Choose From

By Carissa Mieler


One would have to admit that the countertop is very important when creating and constructing a kitchen. Spending a lot of money on cabinet design and materials can be for naught of it was all topped up with a very low quality countertop.

When choosing countertops, the initial thing that comes to mind would generally be the material type. Big spenders would have access to top end materials such as pure marble or granite countertops whilst people on a more modest spending budget would probably spend a reasonable amount on solid surfaces including corian or possibly even laminates like Formica.

Exotic new materials and fashions of countertop are also gaining recognition such the alkemi countertop or the steel countertop. Having decided the material type desired, the next big decision would really be the color of the countertop.

Countertop color can make or break a successful kitchen cabinet design. Deciding on a countertop color that doesn't blend in to the kitchen environment can have disastrous results on the ambience.

Choosing a favorite color just isn't an straightforward job, as countertop materials have a tendency to have some type of texture to them. The trick is in finding the correct color to go with the correct texture that will complement the complete kitchen design.

Usually, if you have a light themed style, then a dark countertop will add a good contrast to balance out the space and pull all things together. If your kitchen theme is leaning more towards white, then a countertop color scheme that's leaning more towards black would be the way to go.

Dark black marble like countertops goes well in a white themed kitchen. If you have light cabinets sitting on dark flooring, then a countertop that is a shade or two lighter than the floor would help lift the kitchen cabinet design and add a sense of space to the kitchen. Having a darkish colored countertop that matches the shade of a darkish flooring could make things look somewhat flat.

Kitchens having a warm pastel color scheme would go properly with a light colored cabinet style topped off having a related pastel colored countertop that is a shade or two lighter than the walls.

Again, this may add a sense of depth inside the kitchen and help preserve that warm atmosphere.




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