With so many interesting granite colors to choose from, why would you consider white? Striking black granite slabs with specks of grey, brown slabs with bold hints of blues and greens – these options make white granite counters seem unappealing – but only at first. Learn the many benefits of going with a white granite countertop before you make the mistake of dismissing it.
- White granite counters will stand the test of time. Fresh, clean white granite will always be in style. If you stay in your home for the rest of your life, your counters will be on trend, no matter what you do to the walls, appliances and décor. No prospective buyer will walk into your kitchen and groan at its outdated style. A white kitchen won’t look dated. On the other hand, if you sell your home in 10 years, the kitchen will look very fresh, inviting and able to mesh with any design the homebuyers prefer.
- White granite is neutral. You’ll be able to easily swap the décor in the rest of the room if the space is anchored by white counters. Need a simple but inexpensive change? Paint the walls and get rid of the neutral off-white color, replacing it with a bolder color, like a light sea-blue or wallpaper. A white counter provides a palette that works with any of the colors of the décor, so you can easily get rid of all of the kitchen’s knick knacks and wall art, swapping them out for an entirely new and fresh look.
- White granite makes the room look spacious. No matter the size of the room, white helps reflect light, making the room look big and grand. This is particularly important for smaller kitchens, where light is often at a premium. Even if there’s little natural light in the kitchen, white counters will give the room a boost of brightness.
- White is not boring. Your white granite counters can be nearly all white, shades of off white or white with specks of gray, tiny amounts of black, for a dramatic veining pattern.
- White emboldens creativity. The blank canvas will spark your creativity when decorating. Go for a country look and install antique knobs and pulls and a farmhouse sink. Opt for a fresh, soft look and accent the room with pastel shades of yellow, blue and green. Choose the furniture wisely: It can add a measure of interest to the room. Bar stools look great covered in vintage upholstery. Antique chairs add personality. Colorful plates installed on the wall add an unusual flair to the room.
- White granite makes for an excellent backdrop to other natural elements. Consider installing wood beams in the kitchen to add interest. Create a geometric pattern with wood slats on one wall, or swap out dull floors with bold but dark, natural and wide-planked wood floors.
With a white granite counter, your kitchen will take off, and breathe new life into a tired design. With the neutral palette grounding the room, pops of color will add character to the kitchen. Choose decorative glass items, which will further enhance the clean feeling of the space. The counters will stay in style, no matter how kitchen design preferences change. The neutral palette lets you change up other inexpensive design elements, no matter how different you want to go with the style. A white counter also opens up the room, drives creativity and works perfectly with natural elements. So go ahead. Give white granite counters a try!