This really depends on what kind of granite you like. Example: Do you like a lot of movement, do you like color pooling....

The first color that came to my mind is Brown Persa which is the first picture and the second is my second choice which is Lepidus.

Both have a lot of movement, but would be perfect for your color combinations. I like the Lepidus with the distressed black island, and the Brown Persa with the antiqued cream.

Both choices can be found at your neighborhood Lowe's.

Are you having different surfaces - perimeter cabinet countertops and island? I would suggest 2 different surfaces for interest and as not to be too overwhelming.

We tend to like granite without a lot of movement or color pooling. It seems like most of the kitchens that I see have white cabinets and a dark island. Ours will be the other way around. Dark cabinets with an antique cream island. Should we switch to an antique black island or will that make everthing too dark?

We were planing on doing two different granite surfaces, but did not know if that would be too much since we are doing 2 different kind of cabinets. We are also adding a range hood and a butlers pantry so we could do those in a black or cream finish as well.

Thanks so much for your help!

What are you doing for floors? The color of wood or tiles make a difference too - a mistake I almost made when I was choosing. But with chocolate brown I like the idea of the cream color and that first granite sample above which would go well with either. I like contrast, but would be careful about having too many.

Love the dark cabinets with an antique cream island! But I would keep the two countertops different but complementing. Just remember that granite is very cold, keep this in mind if you will be using the island every day. I used to work at our island with grantie countertops and by the end of every day - I was freezing.

You could do granite on the outside surrounding perimeter that has black in it and the island top a solid black. You could do a paperstone (very durable and warm) or a different type of countertop but make sure it is more solid in color.

Don't know about the butlers pantry, hood and paint color - need to see the space and how it is laid out.

Pictures? Plans?

No, I don't think switching to a black island would make it too dark, but it depends on how much natural light you have coming in to the kitchen. A layout would be helpful. As for your granite choice, doing two different colors of granite can be beautiful or a train wreck. I would recommend doing granite on the island (as your showcase piece) and then doing a different surface on the perimeter (like quartz) for the best contrast. I personally think that doing a solid color granite throughout would be a good way to tie it together and not too overwhelming. Granite is a cold surface, but then again, it's a rock. As is quartz, and it's to be expected. Hope this helps.