The 2 countertops were previous choices, actually leaning more towards the one with the green X, but I am looking for other suggestions. These 2 aren't my favorite.

Those are the cabinet colors, and those were 2 countertops we originally looked at but I'm worried that countertop is looking yellow.

You can do the patterned one i think . yellow issue is not apparent.

What's your space like? How large is the kitchen, lots of daylight? I would go darker on the counters with that rustic wood. Don't rush this, do you even like quartz? Your contractor could steer you into what is his typical/easy for him route, but your rustic cabinets are not a common choice. Go to slab yards, and see if natural stone works better.

@lucky998877 We have 2 large windows, so we get a decent amount of natural light. I'm definitely not rushing it, I've had 4 months to think about it. Fortunately, our contractor is one of our best friends, done lots of work for us, he just stands behind the quality. He's not installing it, so there's no benefits for him. Going to the slab yards is a great idea! Thank you!

I love your cabinet picks. Please post a pic when it’s done. ☺️

I think leathered steel gray would be very pretty with your choices.

@Laurie Thanks for the link, very pretty! Very similar counter top to what I've been looking at.

@jkt107 I haven't really considered going dark, trying to go for more of light and airy feel, but definitely something to consider. Of course I threw a wrench in there with the rustic hickory. Also, my floors are Madrid Oak, so very light. Hoping the island doesn't clash.

OP - is that Cambria Windermere? It looks familiar because that's what I've chosen for my new build. They'll be paired with Merillat cabinets in the Glen Rock style with Kona stain (so dark)..

A lot of time looking at the builder options and although I only had a 12x12 square to choose from this one caught both of our eyes. I got such an interesting feeling about that countertop because it has the warm white, maybe bordering on tan, with coppers grays and greens. I picked it because it had such a variety of feelings and tones that would pair well with a dark countertop and beige walls (SW Kilim Beige). We'll also have light wood styled LVP

You said you have a lot of windows in that area so it's going to lighten up the countertop. We're also going to have a lot of Windows in that area so it's going to bring out the contrasts in the countertop.

I totally understand! I had dark counters for 15 years and now have had light for the past 2 years. It's a nice change! My thinking was that you could avoid concerns about the light background in your countertop clashing with your warm white cabinets. Also, I would try to avoid a countertop that's busy because it might be too much with your rustic hickory, which tends to have a lot of movement. Good luck! I'm sure your kitchen will be beautiful!

@Jen K (7b, 8a) I didn't write the name down because I wrote if off while at the cabinet store, but looks very similar. At the time I really didn't want anything busy, really wanted the white with veins but they're all clashing with the warm white. So I am considering this one again and also cambria Axbridge. See attached.

I like your combo! Another lighter beige we just did in another room is SW Accessible Beige, and I'm in love with the color!

The countertop I linked to is Cambria Bellingham