Adding a wood countertop makes a space feel more intimate and inviting which is a good contrast to what could be a clinical white cabinet.
White countertops with light wood cabinets.
Because light maple cabinets lend a neutral look to a kitchen the choice of granite countertops covers a diverse spectrum ranging from dark colors black dark green and red typically for larger or open design kitchens to earth tones tan and brown and light shades white and cream for smaller kitchens.
Combining light woods with white countertops creates an inviting and airy space.
The white cabinets with a wood countertop even themselves out by balancing the natural and man made elements of the space.
The wood is a clear attention grabbing feature of the room but it is not overpowering.
The most popular color combination for wood countertops and white cabinets is undoubtedly a light wood stain color or even no stain at all.
Wood countertops will accent with white kitchen cabinets in a warming way.
We love the look of lighter woods in open minimalistic spaces.
This kitchen features a tile backsplash sandwiched between white countertops and light wood cabinets as well as a large dark island at the center.
Before designing your white kitchen it is suggested to look for the white kitchen designs in several home reworking magazines and web sites.
This is a good middle ground between the two extremes of light and dark we discussed earlier.