What Style Should Your Kitchen Countertop Be?

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make during a kitchen renovation is deciding on a material for your countertop. Should you choose the earthy warmth of natural wood, or are cheap granite countertops more to your budget? Whatever decision you choose, the ultimate goal is to create a beautiful, consistent and inviting kitchen.

Neutral Tones

Pure white countertops are rare but not unheard of these days. They are the number one choice for minimalist kitchens. However, if you want a safe choice for a decent countertop, the next option is to go with manufactured stone slabs in a cream or off-white color accentuated by multi-tonal streaks and flecks to give it more depth and character. This is the perfect choice if your goal is to build a charming and traditional kitchen.

Warm Wood

No other material is as inviting as wood; however, it can be a little too high-maintenance compared to its stone counterparts. However, wood complements light-colored cabinets quite well while also evoking an all-natural feeling of welcoming warmth. If your aim is to build a rustic kitchen, then wood should be at the top of your priority list.

Darker Shades

Dark stone like granite countertops can feel cold and gothic, but they make good partners for other light elements in a kitchen. Jet black stone slabs are as much a rarity as pure white ones, but you can also soften it up by choosing granite materials with specks of light grey and white.

Granite Works is your number one local kitchen remodeling contractor offering high-quality and affordable granite countertops. Give us a call at (301) 712-9486, or fill out our online contact form to request a free estimate today. We serve homeowners in Maryland and Washington, DC.

Granite Works

Granite Works is a premier granite fabrication and installation company. Serving homeowners, kitchen and bath designers, remodeling contractors, and custom home builders. We are your one-stop shop for granite countertops in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia.

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