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First
of all, determine if you want a dark or light granite. If your kitchen
is dark to begin with, a dark top will only make it darker. So, rule of
thumb, dark kitchen is best suited with a lighter granite. If you have
a light kitchen, meaning it gets a lot of light in there, you can go
either light or dark.
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Next,
decide if you want a granite that has movement and/or veining in it, or
if you want something that is more consistent in pattern. Things to
consider are: If your floor has a busy pattern to it, you want a
granite that is not busy. You don't want the two to compete. Also, if
have an existing backsplash that you want to keep, look at the pattern
in it (if there is one). If it has no pattern, you choose a granite
that has a pattern it. Again, do not make the two compete.
A granite
that has a lot of movement and/or veining in it best in a kitchen that
has a lot of counter space. That way you can get the full effect of the
pattern. A small kitchen will only feel smaller if you choose a granite
with a lot going on in the pattern.
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Bring one of your cabinet doors with you when you come in to look at granite colors. This way you can
visualize the colors together better. Usually, if you have light
cabinets, go with a darker granite. Contrast is good. This makes the
focal point your countertops. This is what you want...right?
- Put all these tips together to choose the perfect granite countertop.
Once you order the stone, ask us for a sample piece so you can take
it to you home and view it in your lighting. Your lighting will always
be different than that of a store.
