Choosing the right color of stone for your project is very personal and subjective. There are no hard and fast rules for which one will work best for you but there are guidelines that will help make sure that you will be pleased for a lifetime with your choice.
First of all, determine if you want a dark or light granite. If your kitchen is dark to begin with, a dark top will only make it darker. So, rule of thumb, a dark kitchen is best suited with a lighter granite. If you have a light kitchen, you can go either light or dark.
Next, decide if you want a granite that has movement and/or veining in it, or if you want something that is more consistent in pattern. Things to consider are: If your floor has a busy pattern, you may want a granite that is not busy. You don't want the two to compete. Also, if you have an existing backsplash that you want to keep, look at the pattern in it (if there is one). If it has no pattern, choose a granite that has a pattern it. Again, try not make the two compete.
A granite that has a lot of movement and/or veining in it best in a kitchen that has a lot of counter space. That way you can get the full effect of the pattern. A small kitchen will only feel smaller if you choose a granite with more movement or veining.
Bring one of your cabinet doors with you when you come in to look at granite colors. This way you can visualize the colors together better. Usually, if you have light cabinets, go with a darker granite. Contrast is good, and it makes the focal point your countertops.
Put all these tips together to choose the perfect granite countertop for your home. Once you order the stone, ask us for a sample piece so you can take it to your home and view it in your lighting. Your lighting will always be different than that of a store.
Adapted from eHow.com - www.ehow.com/how_2205639_choose-granite.html
