Darker cabinets and countertops combined can be fantastic as well like this kitchen featuring cosmic black granite and dark wood finished cabinets.
Light wood cabinets with dark granite.
If you choose a gray that s too light however.
This countertop material can be just what you need to achieve perfect.
Take the kitchen above for example.
Kitchen transitional l shaped dark wood floor brown floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in new york with an undermount sink flat panel cabinets light wood cabinets multicolored backsplash mosaic tile backsplash paneled appliances an island and beige countertops everything is plain and texture only from backsplash.
Here we ve gathered a collection of dark cabinets with the added bonus of balancing dark countertops as well.
If you have a kitchen island go with darker countertops around the perimeter and a light island top or vice versa.
Why not mix it up.
In fact green is a color commonly found in kitchens with light maple cabinets.
Gray and white dark doesn t have to mean black gray countertops are another candidate for a contemporary contrast look.
Cosmic black granite countertops.
The key is to keep a balance of the light and the dark while also complimenting both.
This elegant black granite features small copper colored flakes that break up the pure black background of the stone.
Black galaxy granite.
Cabinets can be all dark or just the bottom cabinets while the top remain a lighter color or vise versa.
Atlantis granite countertops.
The dark gray countertop in this home provides a softer contrast for the white cabinets but it s still an ideal choice for this style and a good option for homeowners who don t prefer a glaring contrast.