Think of it as the new neutral: Black and gray granite countertops go with almost any kind of room décor. No matter if you’re going with a contemporary kitchen look or a modern bathroom aesthetic, these neutral colors will enhance any look.
If you’re thinking about choosing granite for the countertop in your kitchen or bath, consider these benefits of choosing gray or black:
- They bring drama to the space. Dark granite countertops paired with light cabinets and flooring, or vice versa – light gray granite countertops complementing darker cabinets and flooring – instantly increase the room’s drama factor. With stark, contrasting elements in the room, the kitchen’s or bathroom’s aesthetic will showcase the production value of the area.
- Black or gray goes well with light wood. Granite is a natural element, and it enhances the no-nonsense aesthetic of wood in the room, too. Going with wide-planked, hand-scraped wood flooring? Are your cabinets a beautiful oak in a fine honey hue? Black or gray granite countertops perfectly complement the wood elements in your spaces.
- The colors brighten up the room. Contrary to what you may think, black granite counters can really ground a bright room, allowing airier features, like lighter cabinets and flooring, to steal the show. Light gray counters are a natural choice to bring brightness to an otherwise dark room with little natural light or as a way to instantly illuminate dark, heavy cabinets or flooring.
- White cabinets look good with either choice. If your existing white cabinets are in good shape and you’re still amenable to their style, you can easily choose gray or black granite counters to naturally complement the color array. A darker black counter will offset the look, whereas gray counters can bring a lightness to the relationship.
- They pair with an industrial look. Gray granite countertops lend an industrial and often minimalist feel to a kitchen or bath. The modern, upscale design features an interesting color scheme. Complement the gray counters with black accents, like drawer pulls, and white cabinets. Or contrast white cabinets with gray counters and gray cabinets for a more streamlined look.
- Black counters allude to luxury. Black granite counters lend themselves to a luxurious look and feel, instantly boosting the visual price tag of the space. With black countertops as the centerpiece of a bright room, the glossy counters will provide a stark contrast to bright cabinets and floors. Gray counters can provide a bit of a softer transition between a black and white kitchen. Or choose black granite with specks of bright white and gray to alleviate any concerns about a space that’s too dark.
Putting style into action
Before you choose a black or gray granite countertop, work with a reputable professional to review the options. Granite fabricators and suppliers will have scads of granite from which to choose. It’s important that you take your time reviewing various colors and ensuring complementary and contrasting selections will work with your current color scheme and design.
Ask to take samples home and hold them up against the flooring, cabinets, wall color and other accessories. Look at the granite slabs in all kinds of light the bathroom gets throughout the day. Morning, afternoon, evening and dusk lighting will feature different accents in the granite that you may not see at all times of the day. Ask to meet the supplier at their warehouse once you’ve whittled down your choices. View larger selections of granite slabs to get a good understanding of the variations in color, patterns and veining in the granite.
Once you’ve done the work to thoroughly investigate your black or gray granite countertop options, only then should you proceed – and have success – with your kitchen remodeling project.