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Stone countertops have been a popular trend for years, and the hype doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. When designing your kitchen, it is important to choose the stone that looks good and showcases the architecture and feel of your home. But what if you can’t choose just one? Good News! There are plenty of ways to stone without having your kitchen look too crowded or chaotic. Here are a few tips to keep you on the right track. 

Use Different Stones to Section Your Kitchen

You can use multiple types of stone to section off your kitchen. So long as you do this tastefully, you can use different colors and textures in one room! For example, If you have an “L” shaped countertop that is part counter and part island, you can use different stone surfaces starting at the corner. This will create the illusion that the two counters are separate and will denote that they are used for different purposes. Even if your stone surfaces are not connected, you can mix and match stones to create different segments in your kitchen. For example, the counter with the stove can be one type of stone, the island can be another, and the sink could be another. With the color options available, you can find a set of perfectly-matched stone surfaces to revamp your kitchen. 

Find Colors and Patterns that Work Together

Some stones will not match well together. If the colors or patterns are very similar but different, the effect will be muddy and unfinished. It’s always a good idea to find contrasting colors like white and black, ivory and grey, etc. These combinations look classy and elegant in any kitchen. Other effective combinations include a pebbled/no-grained stone with a highly-patterned stone. This look works well for counters and backsplashes where the two stone surfaces are close together. Typically, the backsplash is the more detailed stone because it’s easier to see than a countertop, but the reverse can also create a nice aesthetic. 

Highlight the Focal Point of the Room

If you want to bring attention to a certain part of your kitchen, consider using a different stone surface than you do elsewhere. A common way to do this is to choose a different stone surface for the kitchen island. Islands are where a lot of activity happens in a kitchen, and should, therefore, be the main focus. The backsplash idea we mentioned earlier can also fit into this category. A decorative backsplash will attract the attention of anyone who walks into the room. If you have something to showcase on your walls (a window, shelving, etc.) then opting for a large and interesting backsplash may be for you!

We hope you found these tips helpful. You can have fun mixing and matching stones to see what you like best. In most cases, you can get a sample of the stone you have in mind to see how they all work together. While the full-scale result will look different, these sample tiles are closer to the finished product than images online. 

Are you looking to update your kitchen with some new stone countertops? Call Ventura Stone today to get a free estimate for your project.