If you choose a marble island with cool gray veining dark gray or black granite is ideal for perimeter countertops.
Granite countertops with different color island.
For example if you have more warm earth tones in your kitchen then you might want to put that absolute black granite on the island and use a warm stone like golden sparkle granite on the perimeter.
And for good reason when you consider how it instantly transforms a mundane kitchen to marvelous.
Don t use two different granites.
Weird how they implemented the different color cabinets.
You can use the same granite for both or use a solid color quartz on the island taking a light color from your granite.
I have 2 different granites.
For a well balanced look always contrast lightness.
There is also layering use of patterns which makes the interior more victorian displaying floral prints in the draperies and the wall finishes.
Granite countertops are the kitchen work surfaces that all others measure themselves against.
Granite is also available in an astounding number of colorways ranges of color combinations so finding the perfect shade is simple.
When we bought our house the center island had granite so i hated to rip it out when replacing the rest of the kitchen counters so i chose a granite to coordinate withe the colors of the center island.
Those colors are completely off.
Since your floors are tan your cupboards are tan and your granite is tan you might want a solid cream or something else to lighten it up.
In this modern kitchen design the main colors are white and gray a perfect backdrop to the stunning blue white and gray swirls on the large center island which completely dominates the room.
Just be sure to check out the slab or a sample in person before making a purchase for your granite kitchen island as granite is a major investment that cannot be altered easily or cheaply.
The pendant lighting fixture over the island highlights the surface below.
When installing an exotic bold granite countertop such as blue bahia granite it helps to match it with a subtler granite like andromeda white granite.
The contrasting kitchen island is furnished with a warm brown granite countertop that ties the color scheme together.
This same overall pairing of one solid granite and one granite with more movement can be adjusted for your color scheme.