Granite Countertops and kitchen colors.

I've been getting quite a few inquiries about this post so I've decided to update it a bit. I posted this a few months back but it's always nice to be able to keep a popular post updated. Here it is.

Since granite is a natural stone, you'll have variation from slab to slab but for the most part, the same colors are throughout - they may just be in different places. The colors you choose to compliment your granite will also depend on the color of your cabinets and flooring. For the most part, I've found that if you have a gold/cream based granite, some type of muted green, creams or a muted taupe works best. If you're using Sherwin Williams paint, I suggest:

Whole Wheat

Believable Buff

Harmonic Tan

Basket Beige

Believable Buff

When working with the blackish granites such as the very popular Uba Tuba (that name always makes me giggle), the golds are a must to compliment and contrast with this granite. Gold is a feel good color and it's one I recommend often in the kitchen. Still using Sherwin Williams I suggest:

Restrained Gold

Mannered Gold

Blonde

Shagreen

You can choose just about any paint color if you have black granite but like I said before, the deciding factor will depend on what color your cabinets and flooring are. To tie in your kitchen, you can always pull a color that you see in your granite. In this slab I see greens, grays, and golds. Like green? Try:

Hearts of Palm

Rye Grass

Shagreen

Want to try gray? Each of these "grays" has a different undertone so one may match up to your cabinets and flooring.

Contented 

Wool Skein

Worldly Gray

So, if you're not sure of what color to paint your kitchen, I suggest going to your local Sherwin Williams paint store and getting paint swatches of these colors I've mentioned. I've used all of these in many of my clients homes and they are some of the best colors for kitchens. Please keep in mind that these colors may not be the best choice for your kitchen. So many factors depend on the final choice. But for Charlotte, NC -these are winners!

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