What Kind of Countertops Go With Oak Cabinets?

Silestone

• If your preference is for man-made materials that are manufactured to create a nonporous and scratch-resistant surface that is ideal for use in any type of kitchen, Silestone countertops are a good choice. Cheaper than granite slabs but with a full range of colors to choose from, you can mix and match Silestone countertops at your discretion, culminating in a countertop choice that is completely personalized to match your oak cabinets.

Granite Slab

• Granite slabs are the most expensive type of countertop material you can use with your oak cabinets, but the price is directly related to the durability. Granite is the longest-lasting countertop material available on the market, and it is also the hardest type of stone sold. Granite is quarried from all corners of the globe, and you have a wide range of color selections to choose from, as well as slab thicknesses, and the shape of the slab can be customized depending on your cabinet layout.

Tile

• Whether you choose ceramic, porcelain, travertine, slate, polished marble, honed travertine, granite or Saltillo, there are a wide range of tiles to choose from. The prices for tiles range drastically, depending on the type of material you use, with ceramic on the cheaper end and natural stones on the higher side. But with a nearly unlimited pool of choices to choose from, you can find exactly the color, shape, size and type of tile you need to make the perfect match for your oak cabinets.

Wood

• While not as popular a finishing material for countertops in comparison to slabs and tiles, various types of wood can also be used as a countertop material. Butcher block wood is a good choice, or you can use complementary oak for the top. Specialty woods are also available, such as the ebony-colored Andaman marble-wood from India or black walnut wood. The range of hardwoods available is vast, and you can choose from a global selection.