How to choose the color of a kitchen countertop: 55 best combinations that complement the interior

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A white kitchen is a win-win solution for all times, not only from a decorative, but also from a practical (!) point of view. Here are some reasons:

• On a white background, dust, stains, limescale, and water drops are not so noticeable. Yes, white facades, aprons, walls and tabletops are not at all as easily soiled as they are thought to be. They get dirty exactly to the same extent as surfaces of any other color. And even more so, white is more practical than black, wenge, blue and other dark shades. In general, in a white kitchen any mess looks less depressing than in a dark or colorful one. However, the practicality of white surfaces largely depends on materials and textures, and we will talk about this in the second half of the article.
• White color visually increases the space. If the kitchen is small, then choosing white is the best decision you can make. Believe me, light walls and furniture will save even the most hopeless situation, for example, like in this mini-kitchen in the Khrushchev-era building in the photo below.

• Visually lightens the furniture. A set, sideboard or table in white looks less bulky and heavy.
• Enhances natural light. White surfaces, especially glossy and satin, reflect light, making the space lighter and airier. In a kitchen with a lack of natural light (for example, if its windows face north or if there is a glazed loggia behind them), white walls and white facades will work wonders.
• White color balances out too elegant or bright interior design. For example, a kitchen in a classic style with white walls and/or furniture will not look pretentious, but elegant.

Or imagine, for example, a colorful apron with photo printing - how to fit it into the interior without it looking tacky? In a white kitchen, such a question will never arise, because the brighter its apron, the more interesting it looks.

• White color is universal. It goes well with all colors and shades and can be used in interiors of any style - from ultra-modern to country.
• White color enhances inexpensive materials - be it backsplash tiles, dining chairs or kitchen furniture. So, for example, facades made of chipboard, simply painted with white paint, will look more expensive and noble than the same facades made of chipboard, but with a film coating.

• White kitchen design is the easiest to implement. After all, furniture, tiles or countertops, wallpaper or wall paint in white are always and everywhere.

On the other hand, if poorly designed, a white kitchen may seem too sterile, uncomfortable or... banal. After all, the fashion for white interiors has indeed become widespread, and with the advent of Ikea, they have become almost the same. In this article, we presented 7 cool white kitchen design ideas, a selection of 55 photos, as well as practical tips for arrangement.

Light work surface

A light countertop is suitable for the interior of a kitchen of any style; it combines equally well with a light or dark kitchen. It is easily soiled and requires careful treatment on the part of the owner.

White color

The most popular and controversial color is white for the work surface. Glossy ideal surfaces are suitable for modern style, hi-tech, minimalism, Scandinavian. Combines with white or contrasting kitchen. A classic matte white stone countertop suits a conservative style.

Beige color

Beige in light shades of ivory, champagne, milky, vanilla, suitable for neutral countertops that act as a background for an apron or set.

The photo shows a white kitchen interior with a vanilla-colored countertop, which does not attract attention, but at the same time separates the upper and lower space.

Sand color

The sand color of the countertop should be selected for a kitchen with wooden facades and warm lighting, as well as for a dark set.

Light gray color

A light gray countertop is suitable for white, gray and dark gray furniture, as well as the color of concrete, which does not highlight the remains of splashes and possible crumbs as much as white.

The photo shows a light gray countertop on the island table and the main work area; the color matches the walls and looks organic with the white set.

Metallic color

Metallic color or a tabletop made of aluminum/stainless steel in a steel shade is best used when creating a high-tech style. This is a practical choice for kitchens where you cook frequently.

The photo shows a metallic countertop that fits into the blue and white interior of a modern kitchen and resonates with kitchen appliances.

Dark work surface

Dark shades of the work surface attract with practicality; in glossy and matte versions they look equally advantageous together with a light or dark kitchen set.

Black color

The black tabletop and anthracite colors look stylish. Suitable for a medium-sized kitchen or larger, it visually separates the upper cabinets and lower cabinets. Looks good in any style.

In the photo, a black glossy countertop in the interior style of modern classics acts as a stylish accent and a practical solution.

Galaxy color

Galaxy color is suitable for a kitchen that wants to diversify without using decor. The pattern represents smooth transitions of colors with characteristic inclusions.

Dark brown color

Dark brown shades, cappuccino color, chocolate, look good with the same floor or dining table. Suitable for light, white kitchens as a contrast.

Dark grey

A dark gray work surface looks neutral, fits any style, and combines with white, pastel, and gray shades of the kitchen.

Choosing a color countertop

To create a bright accent in the kitchen, just choose a colored work surface, which will be complemented by wallpaper or textiles.

Red

A red tabletop is often found in combination with white and dark furniture. Red gloss can be repeated in the color of the dining table or floor finish.

Burgundy

It is better not to combine burgundy with red; it is suitable for the modern design of a light kitchen.

Orange

An orange countertop is suitable in combination with white furniture for a small kitchen, and in combination with dark brown furniture for a spacious room.

Yellow

Yellow adds light to the room, but it is best to choose it only for the tabletop and one other decorative item, such as potholders or a teapot, because yellow can cause eye fatigue.

Pink

Suitable for lilac, pink, white, gray headset. A kitchen with a pink countertop looks impressive and at the same time non-aggressive.

Blue

Blue is best combined with gray and white kitchens in Mediterranean and modern styles.

Green

It has a beneficial effect on vision and is suitable for any size room. A light green shade of the countertop is suitable for a large space and a kitchen set in white, light gray, dark brown shades. The olive color looks good in a Provence style kitchen and creates a noble atmosphere.

In the photo, the bright lime-green work surface acts as an accent and harmoniously combines with the white facade and mosaic apron.

Turquoise

A turquoise tabletop goes equally well with dark brown, white and black furniture, as well as with colored yellow and pink facades.

Violet

A purple work surface can be combined with the same walls, but it is better to choose a light beige color for the facades. A lilac countertop is suitable for a Provence style kitchen or a modern small kitchen.

The photo shows a combination of a purple table, countertop and mosaic tile elements in a colored kitchen, the set of which consists of three colors.

Color and pattern of stone work surface

The stone work surface is not only expensive and wear-resistant, but also has a unique pattern that is not repeated twice.

Granite

The color of granite depends on the mineral components; it can be pinkish, scarlet, gray, black, or coffee-colored.

Marble

The color palette of marble includes a basic white color with grayish, red, chestnut, and green admixtures.

Onyx

Onyx is available in yellow, beige and coffee shades with characteristic large white or black flat stains.

Almandine

Almandine countertops in the kitchen are particularly durable and resistant to high temperatures.

Opal

The working surface made of opal can be of a dull or bright shade with a wood or stone texture; it can be gold, scarlet, black, milky, pink, blue.

Quartz

Quartz, or pressed granite, can be of any color due to the addition of paints; it can be completely white, which is extremely rare in nature.

Malachite

Available from light turquoise to emerald and black. Notable for its smooth color transition and concentric circle shapes.

Travertine

Kitchen countertops made of travertine can be gray, white, brown, or gold.

What should the ideal countertop be like?

First of all, they select an option that will fit well into the interior of the room. In this case, texture and color scheme play an important role. If you are considering which worktop to choose for your kitchen, you should make sure that it meets the requirements. The following parameters are of great importance:

• moisture resistance, the lower the level of hygroscopicity of the material, the longer the product will retain its attractiveness and performance properties;
• strength and reliability, if you install a countertop in the kitchen that is not resistant to mechanical damage, is easily deformed, it can cause injury, because a knife is often used in the cooking process, and unstable structures contribute to dangerous situations;
• resistance to high temperatures; if you purchase a countertop made of thermoplastic materials, changes will appear almost immediately: the working surface is deformed and can bend so much that it will be impossible to use it for cooking;
• the working surface must be resistant to aggressive detergents; if you purchase a product that does not resist the effects of chemical compounds, stains may appear in the very first days of use and the structure of the upper layers of the coating may be damaged;
• wear resistance, gradually the tabletop is regularly exposed to negative factors, such as hot dishes, spilled liquids, high temperatures, the edge of a knife, as a result the surface gradually loses its attractiveness, wears out, and minor defects appear. To avoid these consequences, it is recommended to install products with a high wear resistance limit.

Not only the pros/cons are taken into account, the availability of the countertop at a price also plays an important role. The most durable, wear-resistant, moisture-resistant products are highly expensive.

Wood table top

Oak

Oak is available in several tones.

• White oak comes in a white, ash color due to bleaching of the fibers. May have pink or gray streaks.
• Bleached oak is combined with orange, purple, turquoise, gray, black and gold.

The photo shows an eco-style kitchen, where a bleached oak countertop is combined with a light floor and white trim.

• Bog oak

Bog oak can be pure black or smoky, with a hint of gray. Suitable for white-gray, beige-brown, emerald, scarlet kitchens.

• Golden or natural oak has a golden, coffee, orange color. The tones blend into one another and are combined with dark chestnut, gold, yellow, and burgundy.

• Dark oak comes in chestnut and dark chocolate colors and can be combined with white, ultramarine, gold, and burgundy.

• Wenge colors range from gold to chestnut, burgundy, dark purple with black textured lines. Combines with bleached oak, maple, ash, blue, orange, cream, white, emerald kitchen.

Beech

It has a warm golden hue and is classified as a light wood, which can be combined with lilac, brown, gray, salmon furniture in the kitchen.

Nut

Walnut countertops come in a medium to rich brown color with a gray or red undertone. It is distinguished by dark veins and lighter strokes. Combines with dark green, beige, sand purple, burgundy, milky, black.

The color of cherry in the kitchen can be considered golden, red or chocolate, combined with heavenly, milky, pale green, beige, coffee, pink.

Alder

It has a golden hue, honey orange color without dark details. Similar to golden oak, combined with gray, beige, pale red, burgundy, olive, lilac, white, black.

Ash

Ash comes in light (coffee color with distinct lines) and dark (dark chocolate color with the same texture). Light ash is combined with concrete, milky, white, mint, brown colors in the kitchen, and dark ash is combined with burgundy, white, milky, green.

In the photo, the work surface and the surface of the island part are made of light ash, which is combined with a dark gray set and emphasized with light inserts.

Terrado is similar to the color of asphalt, metallic and concrete. The gray base color is complemented by abrasion-type shading. Combines with white, gray, dark brown, black furniture.

The bamboo work surface has a pattern created by pressing the stems. It can be dark, light brown, brown with green streaks.

Choosing colors for countertops made of different materials

Plastic

A tabletop with plastic can be no less practical; in addition, PVC coating has a wide variety of textures, decor, imitation wood and stone.

The photo shows a kitchen with a plastic countertop, which matches the apron in color and material, which is why there is no boundary between the work surface and the apron.

Laminated chipboard or MDF

Kitchen countertops made of laminated chipboard or MDF are made using the postforming technique, when a layer of plastic and a moisture-resistant coating is applied to the panel under high pressure, and a drip tray is attached to the ends to prevent the accumulation of moisture.

A laminated work surface in the kitchen can be dark or light, of any shade and design, repeating stone, chips, the texture of oak or other wood. Also, a plastic countertop can be made to look like marble or granite, be glossy or matte, and not fade in the sun.

Acrylic

The acrylic work surface in the kitchen imitates the color of stone; it comes in any color with tints and shade transitions, in a glossy or matte finish.

In the photo, the table top and work apron are made of acrylic, which are made to look like stone and are combined with a white set.

Step 4. We make a decision - which countertop to choose for the kitchen?

So, you've completed all 4 steps! Now drink some tea and rest a little. Soberly and without emotions, estimate the real budgets that you can afford. Review the pros and cons of materials to accurately assess their practicality, reliability, and feasibility. And decide which option suits your lifestyle best and matches your desires. Below we will briefly write some recommendations for choosing.

Very important recommendations!

If the strength and naturalness of the material are important, then it is better to choose countertops made of quartz, ceramics, granite and Dekton. Such materials are not afraid of damage; in addition, they are moisture resistant and have a stylish color palette and texture.

Countertops made of acrylic, compact laminate, concrete, glass, and stainless steel have major technical disadvantages. Because these materials are quite fragile and easily scratched, or have one type of decor, like “stainless steel”.

Tabletops made of solid wood, conventional plastic, as well as Fenix ​​nanoplastic are budget-friendly, fragile materials with poor wear resistance. And they consist mainly of pressed sawdust and harmful resins that affect our health!

In our opinion, as well as judging by customer reviews, most countertops that have proven themselves to be reliable and durable were made of artificial materials. Whether this is good or bad is hard to say! After all, each of them has its own pros and cons. Therefore, friends, the choice is always yours, and we hope we will get your likes and comments!

Kitchen and countertop color

You can choose a color based on the rules of combination in tone or contrast. You can also choose the color of the work surface to match the color of the headset.

The photo shows a blue set, which in the kitchen interior is complemented by light gray walls, a brick wall, a black dining group and a gray countertop. Good lighting is important for this combination.

White matte kitchen with wood with cabinets of different depths

This corner kitchen set is installed on an area of ​​5 sq.m in the kitchen-living room. Here the designers tried to create the most spacious storage area in a small space, adding custom spacious cabinets on top. A compact kitchen space is a common reality, forcing you to use your own rationality to the maximum.

Most of the kitchen facades are matte white “Snow White”. The second color, Winchester Oak wood, was used only for the bottom row of cabinets. Tabletop – “Golden oak”. The color of golden oak can be considered the closest to the color of natural oak, which has a light straw tint. The apron in the kitchen is white. This combination and the predominance of white makes the kitchen light, warm and cozy.

You can see this kitchen model in more detail in this video:

Color of the table, floor, apron, sink and countertop

The color of the tabletop can be harmoniously combined in contrast or resonate with the color of the dining table, floor or apron.

Dinner table

The tabletop can be matched to the color of the dining group if it is in the kitchen. In order to diversify the color palette, you can choose a companion color, for example, a gray table and a white countertop. Also for a classic style, a combination of one color is suitable, for example, sand and yellow in different tones.

In the photo, the worktop and island part of the kitchen are different in color, but look organic with the set and the shade of the floor.

Floor

A flat work surface can match the color of the kitchen floor. For example, dark wood laminate or laminate tiles will go well with the same countertop. A contrasting glossy black floor will pair with a matte light surface, and dark beige tiles will look good with a honey-gold countertop.

In the photo, the color of the floor matches the set, and the countertop matches the color of the kitchen walls.

Apron

You should not choose the same tone for the apron and work surface, as this space will not provide a visually clear line of demarcation. It is better to choose one color in different shades, for example, lilac and violet, or light gray and the color of concrete. For contrast, a glass apron with a photo print or a mosaic apron are suitable. If the countertop in the kitchen is glossy, then it is better to choose a matte apron.

In the photo, not only the apron, but also the walls are made in the same color as the work surface in a gray and white high-tech style interior.

Sink

The kitchen sink can be ceramic, metal or stone, so it can match the color of the countertop or stand out in contrast. The work surface looks seamless and merges with the sink. The overall style is emphasized by a stainless steel sink with a gray countertop.

In the photo, the sink and countertop are matched in the same color, which makes the work surface uniform and without color differences.

When choosing a kitchen countertop, you need to take into account the size of the room, the color of the furniture and the finish. A bright work surface itself serves as an accent, and a neutral one serves as a background for kitchen utensils.

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White kitchen: how to choose the material and design of the set and not make a mistake

White furniture is one of the best solutions in kitchen design. With it you can use a variety of wall finishes and kitchen aprons, any material for the countertop, white color suits most interior styles. Do you want to choose furniture and accessories so that everything fits perfectly? We provide detailed instructions.

Pros and cons of a white headset

white color refreshes the interior and makes the furniture visually less bulky.

A white kitchen will remain relevant for a long time and will not become outdated. To update it, just replace the fittings and countertop.

For a white set, it is easiest to choose equipment, since white, black, and chrome household appliances will fit into it. And even colored.

white is one of the most popular colors, so the choice of manufacturers and designs is very wide.

A white set is considered easily soiled and less practical. Here we do not entirely agree: after all, furniture of any color needs to be wiped and washed, it just needs to be done on a white surface right away, and not wait until the dirt dries.

The white set may change color over time. If you want to add new cabinets to your kitchen after some time, the shades of the facades will differ.

What to choose: glossy or matte facades

Glossy surfaces reflect light well and help visually enlarge a small space. This makes it a great option for compact kitchens that want to push the boundaries. But there are also nuances: fingerprints will be visible on the gloss, so immediately set aside time to constantly wipe the facades with a soft cloth.

Caring for matte facades is much easier, plus the set in this design looks more modern. Especially with integrated handles or beautiful fashionable fittings. You can also combine different facades in one set: for example, make the top glossy, and the lower cabinets, which are used more often, matte.

Are all white facades the same?

Which apron to choose for a white kitchen

There are a lot of combinations, we will present the most popular and universal options.

White tiles.

Choose it if you want to create a feeling of a single composition and not visually divide the top and bottom of the headset. On a kitchen backsplash it is more common to see small-format tiles - “hog”, hexagons, squares. Want something a little fresher? Choose large porcelain stoneware slabs: a minimum of seams will ensure easier surface care.

Porcelain tiles or marbled panel.

Marble always adds a noble look to the interior, but it comes with quite a hefty price tag. To avoid a hole in the budget, pay attention to imitation marble - on porcelain stoneware or on panels made of plastic or laminated chipboard.

Wood panel.

White color and wood are always a good combination: the warm color of wood makes the interior more comfortable and lively, and white color visually expands the space. Shades can be different: from grayish to natural - here you can find your guide and match the color of the apron to the color of the floor.

Which countertop to choose for a white kitchen

The choice of countertop should be based not only on the color of the kitchen, but also on the properties of a particular material. Plus, consider the design of the kitchen apron. An apron and a tabletop made of the same material look interesting. We recommend using a chipboard panel:

In addition to a large number of prints, it is highly wear-resistant. You can put a hot pan on it or cut a piece of bread without a board and not be afraid that you will have to change it right away. How will this happen with natural materials? The color of the laminated countertop can be any: plain white, gray, with splashes, stone, wood, concrete.

Wooden table top

– one of the most popular options in white kitchen design. Keep in mind that natural wood must be regularly impregnated with special oil and sanded if many scratches appear during use. Another caveat is that wood can expand and contract depending on humidity levels. Keep this in mind and do not be surprised by cracks at the junctions of different surfaces.

How to keep a white kitchen clean

Caring for a white set is, in fact, no more difficult than caring for any other. Our advice:

Wipe stains with wet wipes immediately, do not let them dry. Especially if the facades are not smooth, but have a wood texture.

Hang thick curtains in the kitchen to prevent direct sunlight from hitting the white facades - this will prevent them from turning yellow for a long time.

Use a hood to reduce the amount of grease and dirt in the air - they always settle on the facades.

Periodically do a “spring cleaning” and wipe the set with warm water and soap or detergent.

What to do if a simple white set seems boring

Don't like the idea of ​​making your kitchen all white? There is a solution - you can combine white facades with facades of other colors and textures. Let us show you using our kitchens as an example.

White set with one tier of wood-effect facades

White top, blue bottom

White kitchen plus cabinets with stone fronts

We proposed an unusual and very elegant solution for this kitchen. White facades predominate and give a feeling of volume and weightlessness. The upper cabinets were divided into two levels: one of them was decorated using facades with the texture of beige stone. This decision made it possible to make the set more interesting and modern. To make the whole composition look harmonious, it was complemented with a table top and panels on the sides. They are made of laminated chipboard and repeat the shade of beige facades. Keep this design if you love muted and warm tones in your interior design.

White color and concrete texture

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