what color countertop goes with honey oak cabinets?

3 years ago

My neighbor wants to update her countertops in an affordable way. They have honey oak cabinets. Any suggestions/pictures?

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millworkman
3 years ago
Define affordable?
eam44
3 years ago
This is my favorite image of honey oak cabinetry. It plays on the green greys and pairs them with orange paint. Orange! It’s gorgeous, I think.

Your neighbor should Google images of honey oak kitchens and save the ones she likes for inspiration for the final look. Almost any material can give the desired look, although for the image below, I’m pretty sure that’s granite.
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We chose ceasarstone for the countertop in one of our bathroom remodels. It has not been completed yet so I don't have pictures, but I chose it to go with slate floors and porcelain/slate shower and alder cabinets. I was told that you have to buy a whole slab so its not economical if you have a small space to do, but we have a long counter so it worked. I did not want to do granite because I have never been on the granite bandwagon, for kitchens or bathrooms, and was looking for durable alternatives. The ceasarstone website shows lots of really modern options but I bet a google image search or something on www.houzz.com could show you color options that aren't super modern. Our bathroom is the opposite of ultra modern in our wood trim, mountain home. I chose paperstone counters in another bathroom but that might not be what you are looking for. It's not shiny and has more of a honed quality look to it. Its durable though (that was chosen for the kids bath).
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It may be too late, but I have used a standard kitchen depth countertop and modified it so the total depth for vanity was correct. (If you wanted the laminate backsplash.) Cut the original piece as you did, except make 1” less than you did. Take the piece of backsplash with the remaking countertop that you cut off and tuck it under the countertop. It will act as your build up piece on the back of the countertop. If what you are asking is what to use for a decorative backsplash I would use a tile in the white family. The laminate has a busy (and pretty) pattern and you will want to keep it the star of the show.
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I have to admit that we hadn't really considered anything but wood look. The kitchen is small and that's basically all of the cabinetry in the photos. Roughly 11' x 11' if you don't include the space in front of the fridge and the laundry area. I thought stone look would clash but I see your point.
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megs1030
3 years ago
I also was going to suggest green. Love that image @eam44!
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ebuck518
Original Author
3 years ago
We only had a few minutes to chat, but she said she probably could not afford granite. I don't know her budget yet either. I am going to suggest to her this site and also Pinterest to get some ideas. She's not a computer person so I wanted to take photos of ideas and show her. I'm not sure what options she can choose from besides a laminate. Maybe a silestone or something comparable would work for her.
eam44
3 years ago
Thanks @megs1030. You know, I don’t think they chose the right color for the bs, but I love it anyway. That’s how good it is.
C W
3 years ago
A slate-colored granite or quartz is what I’d go with

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