Sorting through the 1 000 plus color combinations of granite to choose one that goes with your maple cabinets is a little easier when you follow some designer guidelines.
Best granite with light maple cabinets.
Because light maple cabinets lend a neutral look to a kitchen the choice of granite countertops covers a diverse spectrum ranging from dark colors black dark green and red typically for larger or open design kitchens to earth tones tan and brown and light shades white and cream for smaller kitchens.
This is a very tough decision when it comes to choosing the right granite countertops for maple cabinets.
Many people find that a darker granite along the lines of ubatuba or absolute black will match the brown of the maple cabinet with the lighter metallic color of the steel appliances very well.
We frequently see black used with light maple on the countertops of the wall cabinets and a lighter granite or quartz will go on the island.
Take care to make sure the countertops and cabinets don t clash.
Choose the best granite countertops for maple cabinets.
Which color is the best one for your granite countertops.
A good rule of thumb is to go with dark deep colored granite countertops if you have light colored kitchen cabinets.
In the second photo we see light maple cabinets with a medium dark countertop.
Focus on the refrigerator.
The dark tones of the countertops complement the light tones of the cabinets.
Additionally a dark gray granite color can also look very good when coupled with brown maple cabinets and lighter steel appliances.