I like the idea of something with some color. You have a lot of browns and yellows. Try to find something with some color to it so you can incorporate that into your kitchen.

Thanks Catt what is name of the granite you added the pic of? Would you do a white one like that or does that only work with white cabinets cause I like what you showed. What color knobs?

This is called Blue Flower. You could do black or any type of brown pulls

Will have room for your trash bin in the additional counter space? Think about it.

You have so many directions you can go. I've been fascinated lately by kitchens with the wood you have, and white or white-ish quartz countertops. They are very maintenance free, and the lack of much color means you can get very creative with the backsplash, which is much easier to change out down the road.

Hi Here´s some inspiration for you;

Thanks as far as trash we are getting rid of table and will have that entire area to walk in. Trash will stay where it is. The counter will go out wider into where table is now. I love the marble look but didn’t know if would match with such light wood. See that always on white cabinets

Off topic - LOVE the panel wall in the dinning area :)

We would either go with light/whiteish countertop (you may have young kids so we'd also recommand on Quartz which is a dourable material and easy to maintain) like the picture: http://www.piuskb.com/shop/cabinets/pecan-shaker-maple
or Bianco Romano Granite - something like this: http://www.stonecontact.com/products-86641/bianco-romano-granite-slabs-tiles-brazil-white-granite

Good luck!

Joseph & Berry
Indulge Yourself.

Mrs s. I looove that. However would that work with my cabinet and floor and wall color? Let me get more pics for you. Do you know what that counter is. Those cabinets are beautiful and that whole kitchen has a rustic farm feel tho unfortunately mine doesn’t

Joseph and berry thank you that wall is actually all cabinets. Would the granite you recommend be better than the Bianco Antico since I didn’t see the one you mentioned at my granite place but I like it from your pic. Yes lots of little kids and I love the look of marble just didn’t know if went with my counters and kitchen considering that whole wall of cabinets etc

These pics show the cabinet and floor and wall color better. Also that wall between kitchen and dining room is being removed.

I recall reading the article and I believe it said it was thick marble. However, I would do quartz, especially now that I see you have young kid/s. We just had some white-ish quartz installed to make an office space in a former play room, so a place to study for my school-age kids. Of course, DD is using it to run her slime-making business, and oh my gosh, I'm SO glad I didn't use marble. The quartz seems impervious to her dyes and scented oils, and the other stuff she uses to make slime.

There is white quartz, and there are also softer-looking white-ish quartzes, that don't look quite so stark.

Since I'm not a decor expert, I'll let others tell you if they would like it with your wall color. but I would like it, because I would like a brighter kitchen space, and you do have pretty white trim.

I would recommend something with movement in it, but nothing dark, once you have that wood wall that makes the kitchen a little more dark, you need something with light colors in it

So can I go with a marble look or for this kitchen better to do a light granite

It is all about style. What you think about something like this?

Ws granite love that look didn’t think worked in my kitchen tho!

Think about it Rebeca. A solid color would just be so boring on a nice space like yours!

Here are some ideas that you might like:

Ws granite do you know what that 2nd pic counter is. Is Bianco Antico too busy for my kitchen and better to do something like your picture that is less busy? Thanks!

Rebecca, Yes, its from one of our recent clients. It is a quartzite called Macaubas. And yes, I agree you should do something less busy then Bianco Antico but with some movement in it. At Stone suppliers they have the slabs available for you to take a look, that will help you make a decision.

Here's the Houzz search for Bianco Antico with light wood cabinets. I would probably do something a little less dramatic for an older, modest kitchen, but I think you're on the right track to pick a granite with a creamy base color.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen/cabinet-finish--light-wood/query/bianco-antico-granite/nqrwns

We think you can definitely go with quartz that is marble look alike. it is durable and affordable in a way. We can't see your backsplash but we suggest to match it to your new countertop.

Good luck!

Joseph & Berry

Just popping over to say how much I love your cabinets and that gorgeous window!

I can't help but mentioning with such beautiful natural elements, I would go with real marble. Look at Imperial Danby. Staining is not a problem since marble can be sealed. And patina is a good thing :-)

We don’t have a backsplash and we’re not planning on since counters end abruptly. I still don’t know a name of a granite or other material that we should use for our counters. 2nd picture shows how no cabinets above so don’t know where to end backsplash and third picture that wall is coming down to connect the 2 rooms (dining and kitchen) more

You'll just need to visit stone-yards in your area and look and look until you find something you really like. I spent some time looking for white-ish granites near me, in a large metropolitan area. They weren't easy to find (and as I mentioned, I eventually went with quartz and we are really happy with it), and the whiter stones were mostly marble and quartzite. But you need to go see what you can find.

Oh, and you can end a backsplash abruptly, or take the tile up to the ceiling. It's commonly done both ways. You can google to see images of both. I wouldn't let that concern stop you from having a beautiful backsplash, that can really "make" the room.

here's a picture of my old house...I was actually partial to the darker stone with the light cabinets and floor...It turned it into a neutral space that I could decorate around.

Pwanna1. That looks nice. This is one darker one I like didn’t know if would make small kitchen too dark

Aren't you taking the wall out between the kitchen and dining area? (or did I miss read that?) I think without that wall it wouldn't feel dark. Oh...and my picture is from when we were selling the house...EVERY light in the house was on...trying to do every realtor trick...On a normal day my kitchen was never that bright but never felt dark...if that makes sense! :)

Yes we are taking walk out and makes sense it won’t feel dark that way!