Choosing a Countertop Color

RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Hobart (Guest Post) Your two choices are somewhat extreme alternatives....maybe something in between? I am in a similar spot and am finding myself looking for the in between that doesn't blend in too much. I am installing hickory cabinets....wild grain patterns...so I want something very low key pattern-wise. The floor is fairly light. I think I will go for something about the tone of the darker areas of the cabinet wood. Posted on 05/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Kathy (Guest Post) Dark will show dust! Keep it Neutral colors...your tile is where you can get fancy. Posted on 02/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Lynn (750) Contact General rule for cabinets/counters - if your cabinets are dark, use a light color for the counter, and if your cabinets are light, use a dark color. You need the contrast. Check out the kitchen displays in your local Home Depot, Lowes, or whatever you have nearby for a better idea of how colors look together. It's hard to tell from those little samples, so seeing it all complete can be very helpful. Posted on 06/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Connie from Canada (49) Profile Contact I'd choose the darker one because the lighter one would show stains, like coffee or tea. Posted on 06/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Lily May (71) Profile Contact The lighter color . the dark counter makes the kitchen too drab imo. Posted on 06/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By kelly (Guest Post) I think the darker one is more of the "safe" choice. HOWEVER, I am a fan for light colors, I live in Alaska and always choose light over dark, since we have so MUCH dark. so I would go with the green, it would give me pleasure to see the pretty color each morning, I think either goes fine with the tile and wood. Good luck! You new kitchen will be pretty either way. Posted on 06/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Carol in PA (Guest Post) I strongly prefer the darker shade because it contrasts with the white tiling in your backsplash. I like a light kitchen, but I think too much white can make it look clinical and cold... like a hospital. I feel the beige will give it a warm, inviting appearance. Best of luck, Carol Posted on 06/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By tedsmom (1044) Contact I like the lighter color, especially if your kitchen is small like mine. God bless you! Posted on 06/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Lynda (Guest Post) I'm too practical and health conscious to go with a darker color. I'd want whatever I could bleach and keep spotless. The darker is in style now, but will likely hide what should be cleaned away. Good luck and God bless you. : ) Posted on 06/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By sherri (Guest Post) The dark.....and I would paint the walls a burgundy color good luck Posted on 06/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By M Dearmon (Guest Post) I like the darker shade. I recently totally remodeled my kitchen (because of Hurricane Rita damage) and used light oak cabinets, darker veined countertop, tannish/yellow paint, and Du Pont hickory sand plank laminate floors. (I have black appliances). Love the look!!! Posted on 06/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Elizabeth (Guest Post) I'd pick the dark one - I had a kitchen with almost the exact countertop, with oak cabinets. I painted the walls a reddish/burgandy color. It was very rich looking. Posted on 06/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Judi (Guest Post) I like the lighter one. I think that a kitchen should have a light and airy feeling... Posted on 06/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Jean (Guest Post) I like the darker one best. Posted on 06/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By Carol (Guest Post) I like the dark counter but it may clash too much with the white sink and appliances. Posted on 06/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Choosing a Countertop Color By (Guest Post) The beige. Posted on 06/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

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