Granite Choices For A White Kitchen
Hi Tom
We are just starting to go the granite route for our kitchen countertops. I’m considering a granite in the dark brown to red family. The granite company we will most likely go with recommended a 2-3 inch backsplash with the rest of the backsplash going up to the cabinets in some form of stone; I think it was silestone. Do you think that would like nice?
Anyway, my appliances are white and cabinets are white. What do you recommend for my sink? I was thinking of a granite composite sink in white or do you think I should do a color? I am not thrilled about a stainless so I’d rather not go that route. And by the way, my floor is white tile.
Also what are your thoughts about a granite composite sink? Good idea?
- Maricia
Hello Maricia,
One of the hardest colors to work with is White for two reasons. Whites do not match other whites, and whites go with everything else (a lot of choices!). You have white tile floors and white cabinets. This is OK because these are two separate elements in the kitchen. However, you need some color in the kitchen as well as pull the eye away from the floor/cabinet transition.
Even though you will bring color into your kitchen with the granite, you still need to go with a white sink. A stainless sink will look really out of place and too sterile with the white floor and cabinets. Go with white glazed cast iron for a clean look. I know what you mean about the granite composite sinks but unless it is black, smoke or bronze, I think the granite composite just looks more like something you would find in a Laundromat.
For the granite countertop, you mentioned dark brown or red. I think that is very interesting because what goes very well with white is reddish brown. Red is too hot on its own and brown is to cold with white. Together they are a perfect compliment to whites. My three favorites for you in order are Juparana Ipe, Dakota Mahogany or Tan Brown. These have the right color temperature and are very beautiful.
Regarding your backsplash, in your case I feel you should definitely go with full height granite splashes. You need the more color in your kitchen and the horizontal surface just is not enough.
My very best wishes to you and let me know what you decide!
