A dark wood kitchen is an elegant and timeless choice. Indeed, this shade brings warmth, strength, and character to your interior while remaining easy to live with. But to enhance this space, it is crucial to choose the right countertop that accompanies it.
Discover 5 countertop ideas to go with a dark wood kitchen.
Countertop for dark wood kitchen: our 5 best ideas
Despite its timeless aspect, a dark wood kitchen still has a strong personality. What material, what color, and what style should be favored to choose the right countertop to go with it? Discover our tips for perfect harmony.
A dark wood kitchen & Capraia marble
Marble, with its natural veining and luxurious appearance, is an excellent choice for the countertop of a dark wood kitchen. With its white background and pronounced veining, Capraia marble offers a chic and bright contrast, thus avoiding a too dark effect.
My decorator’s advice: in the same style, I also really like Calacatta Viola marble. These two varieties offer a strong style while being easy to live with.
A dark wood kitchen & a stainless steel countertop
Highly sought after in professional kitchens, the stainless steel countertop will find its place in a dark wood kitchen. Its metallic appearance will bring a modern and industrial touch while reflecting light, which will brighten the room.
Stainless steel is also highly appreciated for its hygienic properties, heat resistance, and ease of maintenance.
My decorator’s advice: stainless steel is one of the major decor trends of 2025. That said, it has always been present in kitchens, so don’t hesitate: use it and abuse it!
Dark wood & beige ceramic
If you are looking for a good compromise between aesthetics and ease of maintenance, a ceramic countertop is an interesting option. There are many designs that perfectly imitate noble materials like marble or granite while being more resistant to stains and scratches.
My decorator’s advice: to bring character to a dark wood kitchen with a beige countertop, we will focus on bold fixtures like beautiful bronze or nice copper.
Dark wood kitchen & Verde Alpi marble
If you want a bolder look, a Verde Alpi marble countertop will be perfect alongside a walnut kitchen. With its deep green hues and white veining, it will bring a very refined touch.
My decorator’s advice: Verde Alpi marble is renowned for its beauty and bold hues. With it, your decor is set. Don’t hesitate to play with very simple elements like handle-less furniture, an undermount sink, and fixtures with clean lines.
Dark wood & Nero Marquina marble countertop
A Nero Marquina marble countertop, on the other hand, is an elegant and modern choice thanks to its intense black background and fine white veins. It enhances the character of the dark kitchen, creating a strong contrast and a luxurious atmosphere.
My decorator’s advice: black and wood is a winning combo. We particularly love this mix, which is both very classic and bold because it’s dark. With Nero Marquina marble, I recommend playing with neutral shades to soften the whole.
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