What Color Cabinets Go With Fantasy Brown Granite? (Find Out Now!)
Fantasy brown granite has become wildly popular in home design. It is considered to be an upscale selection and brings a distinct flair to any room. When designing a cabinet and countertop package that includes fantasy brown granite, choose cabinetry based on the specific color nuances in the slab that will be used.
Fantasy brown granite pairs well with cabinets that are colored neutral or warm. White, off-white, all shades of natural wood brown, black, cherrywood, redwood, and hickory all pair beautifully with fantasy brown granite. Each slab of fantasy brown has different color characteristics. Choose a color of cabinets that pulls a specific color out of the stone for a stunning look.
Fantasy brown granite is a natural stone slab with rich color streaks running throughout. This type of stone is actually a hard igneous marble, which is why it looks so much different than granite slabs. To help dispel this stone misnomer, we will refer to this lovely stone as marble.
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Most Popular Cabinet Color to Pair With Fantasy Brown
The most popular color combinations to pair with fantasy brown countertops are in the range of whites. There are a myriad of attractive shades of white, and they are popular for several reasons.
- White cabinets pair well with industrial, luxury, or modern farmhouse interior design. All of these are very popular. Choosing white cabinets to go with fantasy brown countertops ensures flexibility in style.
- White cabinets have a clean, sleek look. Simplicity in cabinet style and color helps to offset more elaborate design choices such as fantasy brown countertops and wall art.
- The wide range of soft and antique whites can give cabinets a timeless look. Simply choose a soft white in the range of warm whites, and they are sure to pair beautifully with fantasy brown.
- White cabinets can be treated with waxes or stains that make them look older than they are. This is a great way to get a modern farmhouse look even when pairing cabinets with fresh fantasy brown granite.
- White cabinets help create visual balance in the room. Fantasy brown marble is heavy and bold. When paired with a dark color of cabinetry the look can be very heavy and dark. White cabinets help to lift the countertop and keep a visual balance between the wall, ceiling, and floor.
- White cabinets pair beautifully with white subway tile which is a very trendy backsplash. This combination with fantasy brown in-between helps the marble slab to pop without creating an overly-weighted room.
White cabinets are the most popular for some very good reasons, but they are certainly not the only great choice when it comes to designing a look around fantasy brown marble countertops.
Natural Wood Cabinetry for Fantasy Brown Countertops
Natural wood cabinetry is a stunning choice for supporting fantasy brown marble. A favorite feature of fantasy brown is the vivid color streaking that occurs throughout the slab.
Whenever possible, the slab of fantasy brown should be chosen before the cabinets are purchased. This makes it much easier to choose cabinetry that will best show off the marble slab.
- Hickory cabinets are a perennial favorite due to the natural color streaks in the wood. These streaks can help to bring out the color variations in less streaked slabs of fantasy brown. Keep in mind that hickory wood will darken and mellow over time creating a comfortable atmosphere in the room.
- Alder cabinets are popular because the wood has a satiny finish and is easy to stain to any color. This is a wonderful choice for designing cabinets that are intended to be stained any color. The cabinets can be ready for a stain selection to be made based on the coloring in the fantasy brown slab.
- Cherry wood is a popular and more expensive choice for cabinetry. It has a wide range of color variations from reddish and pink to gray. It can be stained, and the natural wood colors make it very visually appealing when paired with fantasy brown countertops.
- Walnut wood makes the most sturdy cabinetry. Walnut coloring is highly variable and beautiful. The wood can be very dark. When paired with fantasy brown, the impact can be overly weighty. If walnut is a desired wood due to longevity, the wood should be viewed before cabinets are made. Lighter pieces can be selected for the cabinetry.
If natural wood is desired for the cabinets, it should be chosen based on the coloring of the wood and the countertop. An overly whitish wood such as oak or white pine will look too lightweight compared to the countertop, where a walnut may look too heavy. Mid-range warm wood colors pair beautifully.
Neutral Colored Cabinetry for Fantasy Brown Countertops
When a slab of fantasy brown marble has wide swaths of white running throughout it makes a striking contrast to black cabinetry. This is a very modern kitchen design. The pairing is heavy. Here are a few ideas to pull off this look without making the room feel like it is sinking into the floor.
- Install very slim vertical cabinet pulls in a light color like brushed nickel. This will create a visual rhythm that breaks up the cabinetry and draws the eyes upward.
- Paint the ceiling and walls off-white or a very light color. This helps to balance the depth and weight of the countertop and cabinetry. Choose flooring that is a light color. Install bright lighting to give the space airiness.
- Install a glossy backsplash. White subway tiles or a translucent glass tile with a light color behind will raise the eyes upward and show off the beautiful fantasy brown countertop as well.
Other neutral colors such as tan can go with the countertop, but this combination is best accomplished by using a natural wood cabinet.
Gray has been a popular neutral for a long time. If the fantasy brown slab has a lot of gray streaking, then this can be a fine choice for cabinetry. However, if the natural coloring of the slab is warm with more reds and browns, then cool gray cabinetry will not blend well with the slab. Some lovely warm grays will work well.
Colored Cabinetry for Fantasy Brown Countertops
Whether you have pre-existing colored cabinets or want to install colored cabinets with a fantasy brown slab countertop, there are several color options.
When choosing to use colored cabinets, it is vital to see the slab first and pick a color that will bring out some colors or blend well with coloring in the slab.
- Shades of warm green and gray-green look lovely with fantasy brown countertops. These shades can bring a country kitchen look to a space that has been upgraded with fine marble countertops.
- Shades of brick red look incredible with fantasy brown marble. Not everyone wants to have red cabinetry, but a red brick backsplash paired with an off-white or natural wood cabinetry makes a stunning visual impact with fantasy brown.
- Warm blue tones can look lovely with fantasy brown and bring a sense of peace and calm into the room. Blues can easily throw off the color scheme so choose something in the range of navy to a warm gray-blue.
Painting existing cabinets is a great way to refresh them and pair them with brand new countertops. This is a more distinct design choice.
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Related Questions
Does Brown Fantasy Cost More Than Granite?
The price of brown fantasy marble is significantly less than other marble slabs, and priced competitively with the majority of granite slabs.
What is a Fantasy Brown Marble Leathered Finish?
Fantasy brown marble can scratch and etch. When the surface of the countertop is finished to a shine, these scratches become more visible over time. To help camouflage scratching manufacturers offer a leathered finish on the slabs. A leathered finish has a delicate texture created by sanding and buffing the stone to a uniform non-shiny finish.
How do I Refinish My Leathered Fantasy Brown Marble Countertop?
You should not attempt to refinish a fantasy brown marble countertop. While this may be a tempting DIY project, the end result will be uneven. Considering the significant investment made in a fantasy brown countertop, refinishing should not be taken lightly.A marble refinishing company can refinish a shiny or leathered fantasy brown countertop to its original, pristine lustre and texture.
Hannah DeMoss has been a writer for nearly a decade. Her passion for writing began years ago has continued to grow. Her expertise at home involves furniture restoration and other small DIY tasks. When not writing, Hannah enjoys the outdoors with her husband and pups, as well as traveling.
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