Kitchen worktop: choosing the right color

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Today, the choice of materials and colors for the layout of a kitchen is enormous. Yet, many people feel lost and find that the number of items that must be considered to properly equip a kitchen is impossible to master.

We will reveal some simple tips and secrets that will help you choose the color of your work plan for a harmonious kitchen. All without lists of materials and additional concepts to remember!

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For starters, choosing the color of the kitchen worktop is related to the lighting in the room. In fact, the worktop can quickly become a central element in the room depending on the type of lighting you have chosen. For example, in a kitchen with island and hanging lamps, the work plan will be a central element of the decoration.

How to choose a kitchen worktop and harmonize it with its lighting

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The same goes for kitchens with integrated lighting when it is oriented towards the worktop. If you have a preference for a particular type of lighting or a kind of worktop, make sure that both elements are compatible.

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And here, more precisely, how you can decide if a type of lighting is suitable for a worktop or not. As a general rule, darker worktops are suitable for kitchens with suspended lighting or, in any case, with direct light. This must be coming from the space above the worktop.

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Conversely, the worktops of a lighter color match much more easily with parts with indirect light.

How to associate the kitchen worktop with the rest of its furniture

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Second, you can choose a worktop that contrasts with the color of the rest of the furniture or is the same color as this one. On this point, everything depends on your personal preferences.

Example of credence and work plan for harmonious cuisine

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Our advice to make your choice: decide if you want to create an accent in your kitchen or if you prefer a space with a more uniform atmosphere. In case you are looking to turn the worktop into a decorative accent, choose a pattern that contrasts with the color of the rest of the equipment.

Example of a kitchen worktop in stainless steel

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Third secret to choosing the color of your work plan: think of the harmony between the worktop and the kitchen credenza. In many cases, the work plan is in direct contact with the credence. This is the case, in particular, for the space that is near the sink and for the one where your hobs are located.

Black worktop for modern kitchen

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For this reason, we advise you to think about the colors of these two elements put together. Here again, you could follow the contrast rule and decide if you want to highlight the credence or the work plan thanks to their color.

How to decide on the ideal color for your kitchen worktop?

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Many kitchen worktop materials have a special color. For example, worktops made of natural materials such as stone or wood often have very specific nuances. For this reason, do not forget to think about these shades by reflecting on the harmony of colors in your kitchen.

Colors and materials for kitchen worktop – options are endless

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Nowadays, the color options and materials for kitchen worktop are really endless. It is therefore impossible to create an accurate list of all the types of materials and colors to be harmonized. Instead, we offer some principles checked by the pros.

Worktop for glass kitchen

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Selecting the color of your kitchen worktop is simpler when you take into account the elements that accompany this component of the interior. But be careful: do not think only in terms of identical colors. The notes and nuances that make up the different colors are just as essential!

Worktop and stone kitchen

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The kitchen worktop does not have to be the same color as the furniture. In fact, in most modern kitchens, these two elements are complementary or contrasting tones. In the first case, you get a soft decoration. In the second, we show his preference for bold and original deco solutions.

Select your kitchen work plan according to the desired ambience

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The modern kitchen worktops occupy a large area of ​​the interior space. Thanks to kitchen islands and bar-shaped dining areas, they provide us with more space; but they also play a more important role in interior decoration.

Itopker kitchen worktop by Inalco

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In the past, much of the meal preparation work was done directly on a table in the kitchen. Today, this solution is replaced by that of the central island. Hence the importance of the color and the material of the worktop for the general atmosphere of the kitchen.

Kitchen worktop ideas – materials and shades according to the spirit of the interior space

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The wooden kitchen counter is a timeless and inviting option. We like it for its natural appearance but also for the variety of shades available. Versatile, it can complete any type of kitchen decor.

Worktop for black kitchen and stainless steel wood

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Developing a modern kitchen often involves choosing a stainless steel worktop. Cold and hygienic, this material also seduces us with its neutral tones and its shine. They blend perfectly with kitchen furniture in trendy tones such as black, white and gray.

Stone kitchen counter for a modern and practical space

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The different types of stone (marble, granite, quartz …) are a beautiful decorative solution for a trendy and easy-care kitchen. Available in a very rich range of shades, these counters easily accommodate several colors of kitchen furniture paint!

Resin Work Plans – for those who want to play with colors

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Do you like playing with colors? In this case, you probably have a clear preference for resin kitchen countertops. Because, yes, they are made in all possible shades and shades and really give our interiors a custom look.

Worktop ideas for modern kitchen and deco

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To discover the variety of colors and materials of kitchen worktops, visit our gallery!

Work plan for design kitchen: Artematica by Val Cucine

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Kitchen with stainless steel countertop

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Example of travertine stone worktop

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Worktop for rustic style kitchen

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Worktops for wooden kitchen

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Worktops for white kitchen and wood

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Worktop and white kitchen

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Model Supreme Design Kitchen Countertop by Ernestomeda

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Worktop for stainless steel kitchen

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