What shades of granite and back splash tiles go well with white kitchen cabinets?

Kitchen cabinets are more than just storage space for the cooking center of your home. They can be viewed as the glue that holds the room’s style together. Everything else seems to coordinate around the cabinets’ style and color, so when it comes time for a kitchen upgrade, how will you choose materials that complement those white kitchen cabinets you love?

Though white is a lively, fresh color that brightens up a room, it can be hard to match it with other colors that won’t overpower it. This is an especially big concern if you love the design of your cabinets. After all, you don’t want the white to get lost in a sea of other shades. Choose colors that will enhance the timeless beauty of your white kitchen cabinets instead of drowning them out. 

Muted but not boring
Don’t shy away from color simply because you’re afraid of overshadowing your white kitchen cabinets. Instead, choose softer colors for backsplash tiles. Pale blue and faded orange are two colors that really make white pop.

Contrast is good
When it comes to choosing a shade for your granite countertops, think contrast. Give your eyes a break from the stark white cabinets by picking a smoky gray or black colored countertop. It will give the room more definition and may even enhance the appearance of those cabinets you’re so proud of. 

Stick to neutrals
Another safe route to take is to utilize neutral colors in backsplash and granite countertops. These will work in tandem with the white color of your countertops without detracting from them. Beige, off-white, eggshell white, tan, sand, cream and wheat are all good shades to pair with white cabinets. 

The use of neutral colors like beige and tan really enhances the look of the white cabinets.

Add color elsewhere
None of this means that you can’t have color in your kitchen. If you’re looking for a way to liven up the style, feel free to include pops of color in other elements of the kitchen. Beautifully hued vases with colorful flower arrangements make great additions to windowsills or kitchen islands and will add the right amount of color. You could also choose a backsplash tile with flecks of color to add a little character to the design style. 

White is a classic color that never goes out of style. It makes a room brighter and is visually soothing. Even if the rest of your kitchen is in need of a remodel, you don’t have to sacrifice your beautiful white cabinets. You can use the kitchen redesign as a way to enhance them. Follow the advice above to help you pick out the right shades of granite countertops and tiled backsplash for a kitchen with white cabinets.

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