There are lots of contrasting finishes going on in this transitional kitchen hardwood floors a natural stone accent wall dark grey cabinets and a waterfall marble island contribute to the unique rustic design.
Kitchen dark wood cabinets with white countertops.
The most popular color combination for wood countertops and white cabinets is undoubtedly a light wood stain color or even no stain at all.
The white cabinets with a wood countertop even themselves out by balancing the natural and man made elements of the space.
The warmth of the wood floor gives contrast to the otherwise neutral color palette.
A light gray chevron pattern like this is a perfect match for dark cabinets.
The darker countertops complement the dark glass in the appliances while the white finish on the wood matches the wall paneling to create a balanced minimalist kitchen.
It works especially well in this scene with a white countertop.
Chevron is still a popular pattern for kitchen backsplash ideas for dark cabinets.
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.
Black granite countertops are a natural choice to contrast against white cabinets.
Glossy midnight black granite is the perfect pair for this simple all white kitchen cabinets.
Whether you like the look of a reddish cherry wood or a more saturated color darker cabinets may be the best option.
Granite is timeless durable and looks beautiful.
The wood is a clear attention grabbing feature of the room but it is not overpowering.
Many woods can be stained to appear darker to make the grain texture more apparent.
This is a good middle ground between the two extremes of light and dark we discussed earlier.
A perfect example of the beauty of this contrast is this white washed look kitchen cabinets paired with a dark granite top that completes the aesthetic.