How Do I Select the Right Granite Color For My Countertops?
Selecting just the right granite for your kitchen is a personal choice, however if you break it down logically the choice becomes less over whelming and a bit easier. I must admit that they are all so beautiful that sometimes it is just hard to decide. 1) What are the pros and cons of light vs.: dark color granites? 2) Should I go with tight grained or large format patterns? 3) Should I match or contrast the cabinets, or the backsplash, or the floor or the paint color. 4) What material is the best choice? Granite, Marble, Quartz or Soapstone Light vs. Dark color granite If your kitchen receives a lot of natural light, has big windows and the home is receiving direct southern exposure light into the kitchen you can get away with dark color stones more easily. If you lighting in limited and the kitchen is small a dark colored stone will make the kitchen feel smaller and darker. The choice is yours. There is no right and wrong but consider the amount of light, the size of the kitchen and