Which countertop goes best with my honey oak cabinets?
Michelle Foster
2 years ago
I am looking at LG clarino quartz (lightest) nocturne (black) or Talus (In between). i have four teens and dont want to constantly worry about the state of my countertops. Open to any and all suggestions. Thanks
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Comments (37)That is not a particularly traditional kitchen. And in my opinion, not necessarily so elegant. It also looks like that kitchen has white cabinetry. There is a ton of contrast in that space you show above, and a lot of ”shine” - on the ceiling alone. The light blue tones of the ceiling may evoke some degree of calmness in the space, though; light/pastel blues on a ceiling can do that, and they can also make the room appear more spacious/ the ceiling appears higher. But the main thing that is saving that space from seeming completely chaotic is the lighting. Notice the lighting in that space. If that space had your fluorescent lighting, it would be a nightmare. Look - there is nothing wrong with your kitchen. Really. Wood for cabinetry is very much en vogue right now - plus is classic. All types of wood are trending, including yours. And the slab front type styling on your cabinetry is also trending. There is also nothing wrong with the finish (shine) on the current granite. It is classic stone, and is not out of date. Would a piece of marble with some shine be considered out of date now? No. These are all personal preferences, at this point - not mandates for what is in style or not. The lighting in your space is the MAIN ISSUE. And if the lighting has not yet been settled, you are not even seeing the space accurately. Your space is really MUCH MORE cohesive and ”calm” than the kitchen in the pic you are showing above. Nothing wrong with your black appliances, either. They worked well with the counters and cabinets. But the stainless is fine, too - and will help to integrate your floor....See Moreeld6161
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMy thought is to enhance what you have. When keeping the oak, my favorite combination is this:
Black granite counter with a white backsplash.You can’t turn your kitchen into something it isn’t by adding a counter.
I actually really prefer white ceramic subway tiles, but don’t have time to google.
But, you get the idea.
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Holly- Kay
2 years agoherbflavor
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Dyan Weis
2 years agoOur daughter just installed Formica Calacatta Cava laminate. I think it really helped! She also installed black pulls and they look great!
MizLizzie
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoKath
2 years ago
kculbers
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMichelle Foster
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2 years agokculbers
2 years agoI have a white quartz countertop on my small bathroom vanity. So easy to clean with dish soap and water, very low maintenance❣️
Elle Vi
2 years agonicoletouk
2 years agoelisev2
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoRachele Nicole
2 years agoDyan Weis
2 years agoDyan Weis
2 years agogrewa002
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Dianna Burns
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoWe have honey oak cabinets and decided on Cambria Colton. Still waiting for the backsplash to be installed.
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