If you like white for your new cabinets, you are among good company. This is one of the more popular color choices for cabinets for 2023. However, if your cabinets are white, you may wonder what color is ideal for your countertops. You can ask your countertop designer in Westwood, or follow our tips here.  Countertop selections that are popular in Massachusetts for white cabinets.

Decide on Tone

First, you will have to decide on warm or cool tones in regards to your color palette. You also must take into consideration the look and feel you want, as well as the functional preferences of your home, such as eco-friendly materials, seamless surfaces, care and maintenance, textural elements, and heat and scratch resistance.

Your budget will also come into play. Granite and quartz are relatively affordable choices compared with marble, so be sure to come up with a budget to guide you.

White cabinets help you accentuate the natural light that infuses your kitchen, plus they make the room appear bigger and brighter. But the countertops you choose are equally as important.

Theme

Now it’s time to narrow down your preferences. Do you like neutral colors, natural materials, modern materials, or bright pops of color?

Neutral

Neutral countertops will pair well with your white cabinets, lending an open, spacious feel to your kitchen. You can go with a purely white theme, or switch it up with white and tan, gray, or pale colors.

Contrast

For this, you’ll start with a neutral color or bright color palette so as to contrast both color and material. This draws visual interest to statement pieces. Just keep in mind that contrasting color schemes can make your kitchen look smaller and cramped.

Best Counters to Offset White Cabinets

Here are a few natural stones to consider.

1. Marble Countertops

This elegant countertop material is available in many styles and colors. For a neutral elegant theme, a white and gray marble would be nice. If you want a modern look, marble may not be the best choice.

2. Granite Countertops

A classic choice, marbled granite is durable, affordable, and pairs well with all types of cabinets. Try a dark-gray or black granite to give the best contrast with your white cabinets.

3. Porcelain Countertops

You may not automatically think of porcelain for countertops, but it’s a very versatile and beautiful option. Not only does it have good heat endurance, it has a high durability and hardness. And because it comes in gray, white and black, among other colors, porcelain complements white cabinets very well.

What to Keep in Mind

When choosing countertops to enhance your white cabinetry, consider these factors as you do your research.

• Durability
• Lifespan
• Scratch Resistance
• Cost
• Trendiness

Each stone has different levels of the above characteristics. The one you ultimately choose will depend on your personal preferences and tastes, offset by the current trends. Think about whether a certain stone will be popular in 10 years, or how a certain material will affect your resale value if you plan to move in a few years. Above all things, make sure you have a good balance of aesthetics and functionality.

Contact Granite Guy

If you’re unsure which countertops to choose to match your new white cabinets, contact us at 508-460-7900 to make an appointment with our Dedham stone installers. Countertop showroom in Southborough, MA