What Color Stone Countertop to Choose

When people think of stone countertops, they usually think about an array of neutral tones. White, beige and black come to mind quickly. The truth is, there are many colors and patterns for a stone countertop. When renovating or remodeling, it can be tricky to imagine the final outcome. Luckily, there are many ideas and apps out there to help you test out your color scheme dreams.

Whites and Beiges

Light colored countertops can be an excellent choice to brighten up a room and make a smaller bathroom or kitchen seem bigger. White or beige toned countertops are also a classic choice that will be easy to assimilate into a different design choice later on.

There are hundreds of options for white stone countertops. Marble has the timeless allure of being solid white or having unique veins of gray, cream or tan. Granite comes in similar shades to marble with less maintenance.

Shades of white granite can vary from bright, solid white to spotted and marbled with as much character as you like. Some people prefer a blank, white countertop but increasingly, you will see natural looking patterns that bring out a unique touch to any bathroom or kitchen. Both granite and quartz countertops are offered in a variety of whites and the main differences will be in price, thickness and density. White granite provides a more modern look with its plethora of subtle variations.

Quartz countertops offer a variety of beiges that can be warm with rust colored specks or veins and also cool-toned, matching grays, greens and blues. White and beige quartz, granite or marble countertops match both dark cabinets and light.

Black and Blue Countertop

Stone countertops such as quartz, granite and marble can also come in darker hues. Black stone countertops can bring elegant and sleek contrast to an all white kitchen. Or, pair it with shades of green, blue, purple or pink for bold contrast and exciting style. You can even pull off black countertop in a small space by having brightly colored walls and cabinets.

Black and white granite can also soften the look of an all black countertop. These varieties have flecks of white, gray and sometimes navy, gold or green Swirls of natural veins of color can also add a breathtaking touch to what would be a simple space.

For an elegant, regal and interesting touch; blue stone countertop is the way to go. Many granite countertops come in shades of dark blue with swirling grays and white like an aerial view of the sea. There are also more solid colored varieties with veins of gold or black. A blue stone countertop can be the perfect accent to a simple, white or gray kitchen.

Brown and Gold

Brown and gold toned countertops add warmth and depth to any space. There are dozens of varieties in quartz and granite for brown, rust and gold tones. These colored countertops look beautiful with cream colored walls and dark or light cabinets.  You can also add a pop of color with a warm colored accent wall that will tie into a counter with warm tones.

Colors Change With Sheen

Don’t forget that the overall look and color of your countertop may be different than you expected based on the sheen you choose. A high-gloss sheen is definitely what people are used to on stone countertops. More and more, people are choosing a softer look with a matte or satin sheen on the stone. Your stone countertop expert should be able to show you the different effects these sheens will have on your choice of quartz, marble or granite countertop. Whatever your color pallet; there is a stone countertop perfect for your needs.