Gray and white dark doesn t have to mean black gray countertops are another candidate for a contemporary contrast look.
Light wood cabinets with dark granite.
In fact green is a color commonly found in kitchens with light maple cabinets.
The key is to keep a balance of the light and the dark while also complimenting both.
Spectrum stone designs notes that many bold granite colors such as dark green and shades of red can easily be paired with neutral colored maple cabinets.
If you choose a gray that s too light however.
This countertop material can be just what you need to achieve perfect.
This tone offers a dark contrast for the cabinets while still providing some color for the room.
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.
Black galaxy granite.
Here we ve gathered a collection of dark cabinets with the added bonus of balancing dark countertops as well.
Cosmic black granite countertops.
Take the kitchen above for example.
If you have a kitchen island go with darker countertops around the perimeter and a light island top or vice versa.
Cabinets can be all dark or just the bottom cabinets while the top remain a lighter color or vise versa.
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This elegant black granite features small copper colored flakes that break up the pure black background of the stone.
Atlantis granite countertops.