Granite countertops aren’t just
beautiful, elegant and luxurious; they are also incredibly durable. In the
distant past, your granite selection may have depended strictly on the stone
available from your local quarry. But nowadays homeowners have the opportunity
to purchase granite from all over the globe! Homeowners spanning all across
America have been choosing granite for their home’s countertops for decades. Today,
with so many colors, patterns and styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming
trying to pick the perfect granite countertops to match your unique home.
At Imperial Counters, we install granite countertops in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, so we have the experience and know-how to help
you choose the right slab of granite for your home. In fact, some of our
experts have come up with a few tips to help you along the way:
Consider your Lighting
Consider your home’s lighting. No matter
how beautiful your granite countertop selection, if your lighting is poor, you
won’t be able to appreciate them as they’re meant to. Granite counters are a
great way to add value to your home, so make sure you’re getting the most out
of them. Ample natural light and a string of pendant lights can brighten up the
room and allow your granite countertops to shine.
Choose Your Colors
Whatever colors you like, it is important
to incorporate your new granite countertops harmoniously with your home’s color
scheme. Here are a few color tips and matching suggestions to consider:
- Dark brown cabinets should be complemented by granite countertops with an old-world look light to medium in shade or have beige or brown speckles.
- Oak cabinets in medium or light brown look great and create an eye-catching appeal with contrasting color granite.
- Light or neutral cabinets like medium brown look great with granite countertops that are grey, white or beige.
- Cherry wood cabinets look best with granite featuring rose accents.
Whatever you choose, avoid an exact match
to your cabinets, whether it be in color or shade, as this can create a
uniform, overwhelming look for the room. Still not sure? The professionals at
Imperial counters can help you pick the perfect granite counters to complement
your home’s décor.
Don’t forget Your Swatches and Samples
When you come into our showroom, bring
along samples of your flooring, cabinets, wall paint and appliances. For
anything you are unable to bring in swatches of, take a photo to bring in.
Then, place these swatches, samples and photos on or around the granite slab to
see how it all looks together. Doing so
can help you envision how your new granite countertops will look with
the rest of the room.
Are you interested in installing granite
countertops for your Twin Cities home? Call us at Imperial Counters at 651-437-3903
or contact us for a Free Estimate.
