Countertop Ideas for White Cabinets

White cabinets provide a versatile palette to design around.  If you are fortunate enough to have white cabinets, your countertop choices are virtually unlimited.  Not only can you choose almost any color but also a wide world of patterns and materials are going to look great with your cabinets.

• Examine the materials available.  Formica is the most common countertop choice and with good reason.  It is inexpensive, very durable and comes in a wide array of colors and patterns.  If your budget is a little more forgiving, consider a natural stone type.  Natural stones are typically available in tiles and slabs, with tiles being less expensive. 


• Think about patterns.  With a white cabinet backdrop, any pattern is going to go well in your kitchen.  A neutral colored pattern will allow you more choices in décor and you can add color with bright, cheerful towels and potholders.  The beauty of working around white cabinets is that you can choose the most vivid, colorful patterns of countertops that you desire.


• Color is important.  Whether you opt for a patterned countertop or solid color, you have a plethora of color choices.  Bright colors lend a cheery feel to a room, while darker, more muted colors can have a calming effect.  Cheery colors are usually preferred in a kitchen area where lots of activity and family times take place.

Whatever material, color or pattern you decide on for your countertops, you can be sure it will coordinate beautifully with your white cabinets for a smooth, finished look.