Black or deep grey, maybe soapstone or one of the tougher granites. You can definitely dress it up for the seasons. I'd also check out the darker plastics--Corian type materials are a little gentler on dishes. (I'm not sure what the newer colors are like--they may be awful. Corian can look good and it can sure look bad!)

Hi mommaseed..

I too like animal prints, neutrals , dark wood, black frames. I think my granite goes well with all of those elements. (I use cheetah dishtowels..haha..) and I think it would work with white cabinets, even though I have very dark cabs...

Granite is very durable...I think it's the best material for a busy kitchen. The variety is endless. If you want something more calm, there are granite options for that style. I had plain boring awful Corian counters for many years (I think they have improved the selection now), so I wanted something more interesting for my new counters.

Good Luck and I hope you find the countertop right for you!

KA:)

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