You need to choose a colour that not only works now but will continue to look great into the future.

The good news is that here at Marble Supreme, we offer a huge variety of colours (not to mention materials) — so you know you’ll be able to pick the colour that suits you.

The question is, how do you pick that colour? Well, that’s what this blog is all about. So let’s get going with some advice.

1: The rest of the room is important, but it can (and will change).

The first thing to remember is that it’s likely your kitchen paint job and appliances will change over time. This means that it’s worth considering a more neutral colour that pairs nicely with a variety of other colours, rather than matching directly to your current colour scheme. That’s not to say you can’t choose your favourite colour. Remember, you can always choose a worktop that has splashes or veins of the colour you love.

2: Think about your undertones.

Undertones are an important part of the colour scheme of your kitchen. Make sure that you take note of the undertones you have in your paint and cabinets and use that knowledge to inform which countertop colour you choose. Keep in mind that the colour of your worktops can change how an undertone looks, giving an overall cooler or warmer feel.

3: Use kitchen worktop samples.

Samples of potential worktop material are a great way to check if your kitchen colour scheme makes sense. We offer samples of many of our worktops, so you can choose a few, then go home and make sure it works before fully investing in one choice. Or have a look at our previous work for inspiration! 

4: Plain or complex?

Another thing to consider is how you combine patterns in your kitchen with patterns in your worktop. A worktop that has a lot going on, combined with wallpaper that also has a lot going on could look a little messy. So make sure that you think carefully about striking the right balance unless intentional pattern clashes are your style. Don’t forget that there are plenty of different finishes available too! 

5: Don’t forget about your flooring.

It’s easy to focus on whether your worktops will match your walls or cabinets and lose sight of your kitchen as a whole. But it’s important to consider the colour of your flooring. Ideally, the finish of your flooring (matte or glossy), should match your worktops to ensure that your kitchen looks cohesive. Not everything has to match though, and the contrast of light worktops look beautiful against dark flooring and vice versa.

What next?

It’s a lot to think about, but it’s worth taking your time. It can also help to see the colours of countertops to spark your imagination and get you thinking about possible colour combos.

To do this, just pop into our Bristol showroom, where we have a huge variety of kitchen worktops on show. Or take a look at our Facebook, where we’re always posting photos of our latest work!

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After almost 30 years of experience in creating and installing marble, granite and quartz kitchen worktops, we’ve learned a lot about how people design their kitchens. The looks, the layouts, the lot.

And one issue that comes up time and again is that people struggle to make the most out of small spaces. When it comes to kitchens, bigger does often feel better — but not everyone is blessed with loads of space.

But there are solutions, and one that we’ve seen work in countless kitchens is the ‘working triangle’.

The Working Triangle Theory

You might have heard of it referred to as the ‘golden triangle’ or ‘magic triangle’, but either way the basic premise remains the same. The idea is that the three key work areas of your kitchen should be set out in a triangle, with certain distances between points.

The theory dates all the way back to the 1940s when researchers started to look at how to make kitchen space more efficient. The research found that the kitchen was really made up of three key areas — preparation (the sink), cooking (the stove) and food storage (the fridge).

Connecting these three areas in a triangle, with no side shorter than 4ft or longer than 9ft, allowing for free and easy movement from one area to the next, as you go through the process of cooking a meal.
By using the kitchen triangle, you can enjoy cooking efficiently and easily, even in a small kitchen!

Other Kitchen Designs That Might Work For You

The working triangle is a proven design principle, but it’s not set in stone. The design of your kitchen depends on how you use it.

Maybe you use your microwave and mixer more than your oven. Also, the working triangle is ideal for small spaces with one person doing all the work. If you have a bit more space and tend to cook in pairs (or even with the whole family) then you could consider expanding the working triangle.

You could, for example, create multiple separate zones. Each of these would have everything needed for a different task. Your baking zone would contain everything you need to bake, including ingredients and equipment. And the same would be true of your food preparation zone.

The key is making sure that you can either move around easily on your own. Or, if you have a few people cooking, that you don’t get in each other’s way.

Take a look at our other blog on popular kitchen design trends for more ideas on what you can do with your kitchen!

The Cherry On Top

In the end, these designs are about functionality, rather than looking good. But when it comes to your actual worktops, we can help you make the most of both.

We’ll work with you to decide on the perfect material for your kitchen worktops — based on both your practical needs and how you want your finished kitchen to look.

Come on down to our Bristol showroom to have a chat today or give us a call on 0117 956 3030.

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