How to Decorate a Granite Island

Paint the exposed wood under your granite island to add some vibrant color to your kitchen. Don't worry about matching the island's wood base to your cabinets. Give things a splash of color by coating the wood under the granite with an inexpensive layer of paint to brighten up the room.

Perk things up with a pretty backsplash tile, if your granite island has an area for a backsplash. Let the natural color and pattern variations in the granite shine and choose a simple backsplash tile. Opt for large, solid color tiles in a complementary color to keep the backsplash from clashing with the granite.

Add functional decor by installing a rack under a granite kitchen island that stands on legs and doesn't have a fully enclosed base. Choose a chrome rack to add shine and give your kitchen a modern touch. Or install a wooden wine rack under the exposed island for some rustic, homey decor that is both useful and beautiful.

Keep a big, decorative bowl full of fresh fruit out on your granite island to add color and visual interest to your kitchen while also providing a healthy snack at easy reach. Choose pretty fruit that don't require refrigeration, such as oranges, bananas and apples. Swap out the fruit regularly to keep it fresh if it doesn't get eaten before it spoils.

Decorate a dark granite island with fresh cut flowers to add color and softness to your kitchen. Place the flowers in a simple glass vase or bowl so that the vessel doesn't distract from the natural beauty of the flowers or the stone.