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The kitchen countertop is the perfect place to add the ultimate design touch to your kitchen. Regardless of which kitchen countertop ideas you’re attracted to, select materials that are durable and built to withstand the wear and tear associated with cooking and prep.
Engineering and technology have made a wide variety of design choices and finishes possible. While most of the following kitchen countertop ideas are durable, it’s a good idea to always work with cutting boards and silicone trivets for hot pots.
Keep countertop surfaces clean with a non-abrasive, soft towel and follow manufacturer or installation guidelines on what products to use to clean and maintain the beauty of your countertops for years. It’s fundamental to consider elegant kitchen faucets and parts when choosing your countertops.
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The tile on this kitchen counter comes from an artisan manufacturer, Nemo Tile, based in New York, NY. This is one of their more distinctive and color-rich tiles, Color Blox, which they describe as having colors such as “deep red and midnight blue” and including “proprietary cross-sheen finish that repels dirt and stains.” This is a wonderful tile that would fit just right in a Craftsman-style kitchen.
A gorgeous glossy blue tile at six inches square for this rather shallow kitchen counter. From American Olean, this is Cache in Smoky Sky. But what really gives this counter its flair is the 3×7 inch Botanical Cap Accent trim.
It’s a showy tile for any kitchen emulating French or Italian styles.
You may want to avoid high-gloss finishes, as they easily scratch. American Olean recommends “double glazed like [our] Crystaltex or glazes fired at higher temperatures, such as glazes on vitreous and porcelain bodies.”
White shaker is easily one of the most popular kitchen cabinet styles. It serves as a standard wood cabinet, while also accenting a pure white color to open up space and make a bold statement. Shaker cabinets are typically constructed of birchwood and feature a variety of different paneling options to add as much white as you’d like.
A great way to accent your kitchen with some contemporary styles is to add white oak kitchen cabinets to your remodeling project. Whether you have a contrasting oak base with white accents or vice versa, this is a strong way to incorporate natural, earthy tones and materials. It’s innovative yet classic, making it just as timeless.
Beautifully detailed. Cabinets are rift sawn white oak & black walnut like this
Everybody loves yin and yang. Everybody loves the balance of light and darkness to create a contrasting and bold look. You can easily achieve this with classic white cabinets that feature a darkly-colored countertop on top. Whether your countertop is made of dark wood, granite, or quartz, you can appreciate the spectacle of nature’s vast color spectrum every time you walk into your kitchen.
However, you should pay attention to clean your countertops in the right way in order to keep it more durable.
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Another great way to showcase your love for the contemporary style, white gloss kitchen cabinets are irresistibly smooth. They add a touch of sheen and shine to your kitchen, making it look immaculate and clean at all times. It’s a great way to blend your favorite contemporary and modern styles with a color choice that will never go out of fashion.
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Magnificent modern kitchen. The beautiful wood under the island is walnut and per this builder is “book matched”– when it is peeled from the tree they label each piece to so the doors/wood grain look as if it were peeling off the tree. The countertop is pure white quartz with a waterfall edge.
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Kitchens can’t always be huge. This apartment in Spain features modern white kitchen cabinets and looks like it provides plenty of storage. Just add your favorite color or colors for accent and it is perfect!
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Back to big & beautiful in Beverly Hills! Another captivating kitchen that showcases dark rich wood with modern white kitchen cabinets.
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The light hardwood floors and all the stainless help complement the deep dark color of the cabinets. What fresh space!
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Different and very contemporary. A mix of dark and white cabinets. Fun LED lighting, beautiful ceiling detail, and the curved cabinet is unique.
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The countertop in this world-class traditional kitchen is Super White granite. It was chosen because it looks like Carrera marble, but is not as porous and requires less maintenance
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A unique kitchen layout with the clever multi-angled cabinet area. This kitchen looks perfect for hosting family gatherings and parties. Make note of the area just under the window–perfect buffet space. The white kitchen cabinets are paired with Antique Brown granite. The warm flooring is from Hallmark Hardwoods and is from their Silverado Collection. The name of the color is Birch Stout.
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The cabinet color in this sensational kitchen is Benjamin Moore White Dove. The granite chosen was White Springs. The lights are fantastic!
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The finish on these impressive kitchen cabinets is a traditional antique white from cabinet makers, Premier Custom Built. This kitchen also displays gorgeous solid mahogany countertops (face grain mahogany with a marine finish) with a deep ogee edge and copper apron front sink.
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Lots of great storage within these white oak kitchen cabinets in this transitional California kitchen.
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Featured are white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops: Iron Ore from Eco by Consentino (Silestone). The eat-in nook in this charming kitchen is so sweet & cozy.
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This incredible dark wood countertop was fabricated by Brooks Custom (Black Walnut/Color #2, finished with Marine Oil/Semi-Gloss). Love how the beams and countertop balance space and that huge island is to die for!
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Gorgeous soft blue glass backsplash makes this white contemporary kitchen feel so comforting.
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