Granite has been a famous material – a material of choice – in many kitchens and bathrooms around the world. Not only is this because of its innate durability (granite can last for years) and strength, but this is also because of its classic appeal that really never goes out of style. Granite goes well with all sorts of kitchen or bathroom themes – from rustic, country-style kitchens or bathrooms to sleek and modern kitchens and bathrooms, you can definitely find a granite colour or shade that is just the right fit.

However, if you have decided to have a granite worktop for your home, then you need to make sure that the colour of the worktop you choose fits well with whatever existing theme or design you already have. How do you make sure of this? Let’s find out.

• White granite worktop recommendations

When we speak about the colour ‘white’ for granite worktops, we don’t mean pure, snowy white – a pure white worktop made from granite is actually quite rare. When speaking of a ‘white’ granite worktop, we mean a granite worktop that is generally distinguished (especially from a distance) as white, but it will usually come with various different-coloured flecks or specks on its surface. These flecks can come in colours like black, grey, or even blue or red. What you should know, though, is that a white worktop in granite works really well with cupboards in a lighter wood colour, such as cherry wood. White worktops are also a good choice for smaller kitchens or bathrooms as they create the illusion of space and make the room look more ‘open.’

• Dark granite worktop recommendations

When it comes to dark granite, you have dark grey and black, which are both very striking and dramatic. If you have a contemporary or modern-themed kitchen or bathroom, then black or grey granite worktops are excellent choices – especially if your cupboards or cabinetry are in a lighter colour or shade. But apart from black and grey, you also have a choice of brown granite, which works well with many different bathroom or kitchen themes and is a more flexible, versatile choice.

• Bolder-coloured granite worktop recommendations

As mentioned, granite also comes in other, brighter and bolder colours such as red, blue, green, and the like. Whilst these colours are less common, they can still transform a room and give it a more unique, exotic look. Red, green, or blue granite worktops are definitely eye-catching, but make sure to pair them with cupboards in a lighter colour so they can complement each other well. The wall colouring of your kitchen or bathroom should also be a more subtle, muted shade so it doesn’t make a glaring contrast with your jewel-toned granite worktop.

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