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Your kitchen countertops and backsplash do more than contribute to the space's functionality—they also make up two of the room's most important style choices. If you're looking to update your kitchen, follow these steps to ensure you get the most aesthetically pleasing outcome.

How to Choose the Best Countertop & Backsplash

1. Decide Between Matching or Complementary Colors

Determine if you want your kitchen features to match exactly or complement one another. If your cooking space is mainly neutral, the same bold counter and backsplash hue will infuse the room with color. Alternatively, if the kitchen includes three colors throughout, the counters and backsplash don't have to match precisely. For example, a light blue backsplash could match the furniture, while light gray countertops could be the same tone as the walls.

2. Start With the Larger Surface

countertopsIf your countertops take up a significant amount of square footage, and your backsplash is minimal due to cabinetry, start with the counters. If you decide on a patterned design such as granite or quartz, it's generally best to choose a solid-colored backsplash in a complementary material. On the other hand, if you have plenty of backsplash room compared to counter space, let it dictate your material, pattern, and color choices. For example, a mosaic-inspired backsplash looks great against solid-hued counters in one of the pattern's colors.

3.  Consider the Lighting Scheme

If you have an open, airy kitchen flooded with natural light, check potential colors at various times of day to see how those shades change according to the sun's position. Artificial light also affects color choices, as the warm, yellowish glow from incandescent bulbs enhances oranges, reds, and yellows while muting greens and blues. In comparison, cool fluorescent lights make blue and green colors more vivid, and halogen lights enhance every color in the spectrum.

 

If you’re ready to choose the materials that’ll upgrade your kitchen, select your countertops from Big Island Granite—the premier countertop and cabinet supplier in Hilo, HI. Choose from a wide range of quality products and take advantage of the company’s contractor connections for installation services. To get started on your home improvement project today, discuss your plans with an expert at (808) 930-4679. 

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