Kitchen counter design

Kitchen counter design is something that can make your kitchen stand out, or make everything look blended together and boring. You need to carefully choose the material, color and size of your countertops so they'll fit in with the kitchen and look natural, without disappearing against the cabinets and appliances. Those expensive cabinets won't look nearly as wonderful if you choose a cheap, unattractive or wrong color countertop.

If your budget allows, you may want a kitchen counter design made from marble or granite. These make beautiful countertops in a variety of different shades, and many very high-end homes have such countertops. On the practical side, if you use your kitchen a lot then these countertops will be pretty high maintenance. They can be damaged more easily than you might think, and expensive to repair or replace.

For less money and less maintenance, you can choose a kitchen counter design that works in your space by purchasing a solid surface countertop in a variety of colors and designs. You may even opt for a part of your countertop to be in stainless steel if you spend a lot of time cooking and want both the look and the improved hygiene that stainless steel offers.

When choosing the color of your kitchen counter design, you'll want to pay careful attention to the shade. You don't want a countertop that stands out like a sore thumb, but one that blends in too well can take a lot away from the look of your kitchen. This is made trickier by the preponderance of countertops that aren't just one solid color, but have several incorporated into their design.

In general, if your kitchen is fairly light, a darker countertop is best. In a kitchen with lots of dark wood and little light, go for a lighter shade. In a white kitchen, black countertops can look striking and fresh, while a kitchen full of dark wood would just look weighed down with black counters. If the walls are dark, lighter cabinets and countertops are probably the way to go. Also, pay attention to your floor color. A dark floor calls for a countertop that's at least a few shades lighter, especially if the cabinets are light.

In some cases a kitchen counter design that's similar in color to the cabinets can look great, as long as there's a bit of contrast between the cabinet and counter color against the walls. Dark walls will lighter cabinets and countertops, or vice versa, makes the kitchen design stand out, where a dark countertop against dark walls and light cabinets could just make the cabinets look out of place.

You can have a designer help you choose the right shades for all the different parts of your kitchen if you're unsure about your color and shade choices. And there are even websites online where you can change out colors in a virtual kitchen to see how they look when put together. Use these resources to come up with the best kitchen counter design for your space.

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