entirely depends on the floor. if the floor is another "standout" element you have to be careful with counters. If the floor is more neutral and just recedes in a stylistic sense, you would have more options with counter. The cabinets have a really distinct feel, so FLOOR plus COUNTER would require coordination. Without further knowledge, my money would be with a butcher block island top and soapstone perimeter for this, but more about your space has to be known.

I can see what your saying & I never really thought to much about the flooring. But this is my flooring. I felt this floor was not to light & not to dark, also had different tones & highlights in it. With this, maybe you can get a better idea. If need be I will change the coloring of my cabinets, but still going for that distressed look. Thanks

so the floor has "pattern" in a way, and the cabinets have the rustic nature...all good....just keep the counters [ monochromatic..plain...close to solid tone...avoiding anything "jumping out"]...They don't have to be dead, or boring. there are tons of whites/cremes/bisque. I might start that direction. Leave some design thought for strong hardware . A light counter will allow a light ceramic tile backsplash...all very pretty. Look at all the light tones in that room in the pic with the floor sample. Still- a wood island top and dark perimeter[not sure about soapstone though] could be a different possible approach. Dark perimeters are usually gunmetal to near black [as in soapstone]-not seeing that with yours though. Maybe the wood island with the whitish perimeter??

I was actually leaning towards a light color, but wasn't sure. Was thinking the white with slight grey, marble look. Nothing to dark or over dramatic. I didn't want every thing to be to dark. I'm hesitant, but thought this one would be a good choice. I have thought of possibly having the Island counter a different color, but still struggle there as to go light, medium or dark. I also thought of maybe leaning towards more on the greyish side for the cabinets. More of a distressed grey/wood look, but nothing to dark. But I have struggled to find a cabinet to my liking, in that look. Then I still have to find my paint colors . Which would have to be two different colors, as I have the trim piece in the middle of the wall. Im going to go bald after just one room.

nice counter.... might try for less veining . Not sure what your process was in arriving at the cabinet choice you have...BUT....you are paying for that distressed finish...if you are ambivalent, maybe look at others.