Are you considering remodeling your kitchen with new stone countertops and wondering how to match them with the existing decor, particularly your appliances? Unfortunately, no hard-and-fast rules exist about matching stone countertops with appliances.
It is a good idea to make your stone countertops blend well with your kitchen’s decor so they won’t stick out like a sore thumb.
Here are some suggestions to remember when matching your stone countertops with appliances.
Marble
This stone will usually be light-colored, with some form of white being the most common color. However, unique marble colors could be available, including black, grey, or brown marble, depending on the supplier you are working with. For example, if you have white marble, you may want to choose white appliances. However, choosing a bold color option for your appliances isn’t too far-fetched. For instance, with white marble, you may select a red-colored refrigerator and black stove. Or, you may want to get all stainless steel appliances.
Granite
The advantage of granite over marble is it has many more color options. Granite can come in black, brown, grey, blue, green, yellow, and more. A rule of thumb when matching granite with appliances is to choose appliances that closely resemble the color of the granite. However, as with marble, stainless steel is usually the best option to match these stone countertops.
What To Consider When Matching Appliances with Countertops
Before you choose your countertops, you should make some careful considerations first. For instance, appliances may not be the only thing to keep in mind. Since floors are a central feature in the kitchen, choose stone countertops that blend well with them, too.
Also, if you have a small dark kitchen, you may want to make it appear larger and brighter by choosing lighter countertops and vice versa. Another thing you want to consider when selecting countertops is the future. Avoid the temptation to choose what’s trending if the hot color trend may make your kitchen look outdated in a few years. This could hurt the resale value if you plan to sell your house. When in doubt, try to stick with timeless colors for your kitchen countertops.
FAQs About Matching Stone Countertops with Appliances
Still, have questions about how to match your countertops with your appliances or other decor kitchen decor? Here are some frequently asked questions to remember when choosing stone countertops.
Do I have to match stone countertops with appliances?
It’s optional that you match appliances with your stone countertops. But it is ideal to try to get appliances similar in color to granite. For instance, if you have black or dark-colored granite countertops, it may be ideal to choose appliances that are lighter so that they won’t be too dark in your kitchen. However, there are no definite rules about matching stone countertops with appliances.
Should I buy my appliances after I install my stone countertops?
In most cases, your countertops will probably already be installed before you get your appliances, particularly if you are moving into a house with stone countertops. So, in this case, you will have to buy appliances after seeing the countertops. But if you are remodeling your kitchen, you may have the opportunity to decide which countertops you want. Ideally, stainless steel matches just about any type of stone countertop.
Are appliances the only feature I should consider when matching my countertops?
No. Ideally, you should look at all aspects of your kitchen decor and decide what color your countertops should be. For instance, if you are remodeling and need to know what color your countertops should be, look around at the colors of outstanding items in your kitchen.
Your cabinets may stand out more than appliances. So, you may want to match your countertops with your cabinets. Likewise, you may have a unique backsplash and want to match your stone countertops with the backsplash.
Countertop Selection
Choosing the right type of stone countertop and color can be challenging. After all, there can be numerous options to choose from with granite, quartz and marble being the front runners for good reasons.
Contact Wisconsin Granite Design if you have questions about how your new stone countertops will fit into your existing decor. We will schedule a Free consultation to help you find the right countertops to match the existing decor in your kitchen.
Visit our countertop store, in Oak Creek to learn more about our countertop fabrication and installation services. You will love our countertop selection as well as our service and kitchen reveal!