Reno of the Thirty day interval: Which countertop color is appropriate to your space…

By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design and magnificence & Constructing

We’ve all been there. We’ve got an notion in ideas about what we wish in our residence remodel, however the sheer quantity of picks wanted and the choices obtainable for nearly all the things from cupboards to home equipment can instantly develop to be mind-boggling. Will that ground go along with people cabinets? Will that mild fixture compete with the opposite finishes? This month, we’re beneath to assist with only one resolution stage: countertop coloration! So, let’s dig into the varied options and simply take a appear at some illustrations of how countertop colour brings a look collectively.

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Calmly Veined

This has been THE go-to resolution for counter tops in the previous few a very long time. No concern what countertop product is utilized, frivolously veined counter tops are adaptable and embrace construction depth devoid of overwhelming the remainder of the finishes. For some, additionally they make the only option if there’s a concern about nearly each solitary little or no water splash or stain displaying on the countertop floor space, as veining helps to subtly camouflage specks that inevitably find yourself on counter tops from working day to working day.

The search of this kitchen transform in Vienna is pure perfection! The evenly veined counter tops complement, not take care of, the blue and white mosaic accent tile on the rear of the assortment.

Frivolously veined counter tops are equally at residence in up to date remodels! This magnificent waterfall island makes a assertion on this kitchen remodel in Fairfax.

Our purchasers chosen this calmly veined countertop for his or her blue and white kitchen transform in Reston. While a pure white countertop additionally seems to be superb in opposition to blue cabinets, this countertop is finest for pulling the blue, gray and white tones of the relief of the areas with one another. 

Grey

What we take pleasure in about grey counter tops is their versatility. Gray goes nicely in modern-day areas and might (which can shock some) be utilized with dim cupboards.

Modern, however not chilly! On this basement rework in Reston, the gray countertop is true at family with the black cabinets. The glimpse is held mild with the usage of the lighter colored geometric backsplash tile and mild wood floating cabinets. Cheers!

The pebble-honed countertop on this property rework in McLean pulls at midnight wood tones of the cabinets and grays/browns within the backsplash tile. The copper bar sink offers a luxe sense that goes completely with the opposite parts.

White

Chances are you’ll probably shy absent from white counter tops in case you are involved about staining. We are saying, GO FOR IT! Reverse to most popular notion, white counter tops by no means exhibit each crumb or stain (within the precise manner white vehicles and vans actually do not). White counter tops are most at dwelling in transitional and modern-day dwelling remodels.

In fact, it is best to! This contemporary day kitchen space remodel in Reston shows how white counter tops do the job with up to date, white cabinets — with some additional warmth from the wooden tones employed in among the cabinetry. The overall search is clean and fuss-free of cost.

The perimeter and island counter tops on this kitchen remodel in Oakton are a fantastic instance of how white counter tops sit completely nicely in a transitional kitchen space and add a genuine pop when utilized in direction of a colour these sorts of as the luxurious blue of the island.

For this up to date kitchen transform in Reston, the counter tops aren’t a pure however an off-white, which softens the glimpse and delivers within the rather more regular issues of the floating cabinets, brick hearth and gold/brass fixtures. Then again, it even now pops versus the cupboards and retains the appear up to date.

White counter tops may also help an area actually really feel extra substantial. On this luxurious condominium remodel in Reston, the usage of white cupboards, white geometric tile and white counter tops helps make the kitchen immediately actually really feel additional roomy — furthermore it retains the look clear up and crisp.

Black

A go-to choice for plenty of, black counter tops can unquestionably make a press release in any home! Our help is to make use of them together with white/mild cupboards if in case you have a additional transitional aesthetic.

Mix n’ match counter tops completed applicable! Within the working example over, our purchasers selected a veined countertop for the island paired with jet black counter tops for the perimeter on this Oakton kitchen space rework. The gray tones of the tile and the white cabinets/grey island pull all the things alongside each other fantastically.

For this home remodel in McLean, our customers had an enormous kitchen space with excessive ceilings. They honestly desired white cupboards, however use of white counter tops would make the kitchen come to really feel far too cavernous. The black counter tops help ground the world and crack up the white tones of the cabinets and partitions.

For this water-fronted townhome remodel in Reston, our shopper positively wished a traditional black and white shade scheme, however it gave us an risk so as to add a pop of color and playful design depth: the mosaic tile accent on the rear of the assortment. Adore!

Wooden

Wooden counter tops typically get a horrible popularity for being manner too important repairs, however with the popularity of wood coming again into kitchen space cupboards and magnificence, we assume you might want to give wooden counter tops an opportunity!

This classic farmhouse kitchen simply exudes the sensation of ‘residence’ on this reworked kitchen. We utilized a wood countertop for the island comparatively than in the midst of the kitchen and designed the island a standalone design and magnificence side.

Not only for kitchens, fashionable counter tops can be utilized in any aspect of the home! On this basement rework in Reston, we created a double office house with a wood countertop to retain the sensation warmth however sensible.

As a complete assist structure-develop dwelling transforming agency, we by no means carry out on countertop updates as a standalone firm. However, in case you’re all set for a whole kitchen, basement or key bathroom remodel, our in-residence Inside Design and magnificence workers is totally able to companion with you and assist you make all the acceptable type picks to construct your dream room!

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