Many homeowners pick their cabinet first since they primarily make up the look of their kitchen. Some people may choose their countertop first, since it is one of the most expensive kitchen remodeling decision they make.

While there are no right or wrong ways to go about it, you need to ensure the countertop color you choose pairs well with dark cabinets. There are so many countertop color choices available that you may find the process of selecting the combination daunting.

To decide what countertop color looks best with dark cabinets, read on.
Dark and Light Contrast
You can’t go wrong when you pair dark cabinets with light-colored countertops. Your kitchen style could be traditional or contemporary, contrasting your cabinets and countertops is a great kitchen design idea. Since the lighter countertops will reflect more light, they will brighten up your kitchen. For example, you could pair dark chocolate colored cabinets with beige granite countertops to balance the light with the dark.

Crisp Whites

A bright white is the perfect countertop color for a modern or contemporary dark cabinet kitchen. Choose a solid or a stone with minimal movement.

Quartz Countertops

Dark cabinets paired with quartz countertops is a versatile choice, and not limited to modern designs. If you have a traditional wood kitchen, a white countertop will look great and offer the same balancing quality as light and creamy countertops.

Shades of Gray

Gray is a popular color choice in cabinets as well as countertops because it is a classic and works with a variety of palettes. Cabinet shades that are closer to a medium than dark pair well with gray countertops. You could also select colors that blend shades of gray, brown and black to create an extraordinary surface along with walnut cabinetry.

If you are considering a gray-countertop-and-dark-cabinet pairing, it suits a classic or transitional kitchen style, for a blended look.

All that Glitters

Countertop colors in neutral shades and golden variants look spectacular when paired with dark-colored cabinets, especially espresso-colored cabinets. To make these colors work well, pick a simple edge for the countertops with plain cabinets and hardware.

Granite Countertops

You may find a few exceptions but most dark cabinetry pairs best with neutral-toned countertops. If you pick a neutral colored countertop, you can rest assured it will pair well with your dark cabinetry. But it is a better option for larger kitchens where there is enough space. Otherwise dark countertops with dark cabinets may make your kitchen appear smaller than it is.

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