{"id":334971,"date":"2024-12-27T01:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T08:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/?p=334971"},"modified":"2025-10-07T15:42:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T22:42:33","slug":"matching-kitchen-surfaces-to-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/matching-kitchen-surfaces-to-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"Matching Kitchen Surfaces to Cabinets","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image: <\/em><\/strong>Paloma Cotton Glossy Long Hex 4\u00d78 Kitchen Ceramic Tile Backsplash & Silver Stallion Quartz Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matching colors and designs in any area of a home or commercial space can be challenging. Finding products you love that also meet your needs may take some searching, but we want to make it an easy process for you! With our impressive selection of tile and stone for floors, countertops, and backsplashes, matching your kitchen cabinets to these surfaces won\u2019t be a daunting task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hub of your home\u2014the kitchen\u2014should be designed exactly how you imagine it to look since we all spend so much time in this space. If you dread making dinner or the evening clean up, at least you should be doing it in an attractive, invigorating space. Let\u2019s look at some great tile and slab options that are aesthetically delightful, durable for high-traffic areas, and a breeze to maintain. With our large variety, choosing wisely won\u2019t be too hard (well, maybe it will only because you\u2019ll love so many!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Cabinets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen cabinets come in many colors which are sometimes solid, while other times they display wood grain. What your kitchen cabinets look like is entirely up to you. If you\u2019re building a home, the option is solely yours. If you\u2019re remodeling a kitchen, you can replace your cabinets or work with what\u2019s there. If the budget is tight, a good option would be to paint your existing cabinets yourself, which also opens the door to paint colors galore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: <\/em><\/strong>Mont Blanc Satin Quartzite Kitchen Countertop & Paloma Cotton Matte 4×16 Kitchen Tile Backsplash from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

White and off-white cabinets remain the most popular because of their neutrality and add a feeling of brightness. With white cabinets, all other features in the kitchen can exhibit a wide range of colors, designs, and d\u00e9cor. Soft hues of gray, green, and wood also remain timeless and versatile. If you prefer dark colors, navy blue is a popular and versatile option. If you\u2019re on the fence about light or dark, consider cabinets that feature two tones: a lighter color for your upper cabinets and a darker color for the lower cabinets, and perhaps include an island. This effect creates the illusion of a larger space, something many desire for smaller kitchens<\/a>. Or simply adds a stylistic flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone Kitchen Countertops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the all-mighty: countertops. Your kitchen countertop will face many messes, a plethora of scattered accouterments, be exposed to heat and sharp objects, to name a few. All these factors could cause damage, so a durable countertop is imperative. And, when it needs to be cleaned after all the use, you\u2019ll assumably want it to be a cinch. Most importantly, you want your kitchen countertop to be aesthetically stunning\u2026 for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: <\/em><\/strong>Fantasy Zebra Polished Marble Kitchen Countertop and Island from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quartz<\/a> and quartzite<\/a> are excellent countertop choices because of their glam, durability, and ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quartz is a man-made product that consists of up to 94% ground quartz, one of the hardest minerals in nature, which is then blended together with advanced polymers. Quartz is extremely durable and resistant<\/em> to scratches (not fully scratch-proof), heat, and staining. It is a nonporous surface, so maintenance is fairly easy as sealing is unnecessary. Even with these benefits, we recommend using cutting boards and trivets and wiping spills  as quickly as possible.. Maintenance, you ask? As simple as it gets: wipe clean with a damp cloth and, if needed, use a pH-neutral cleaner or gentle soap for tougher marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two stunning quartz slabs to brighten up a kitchen and pair gracefully with white cabinets for a modern, crisp aesthetic or make a statement in a kitchen with dark-colored cabinets are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n