Gray Countertop: everything you need to know about the new color trend

In 2021, the gray color took center stage in the world of interior design and became a trend in spaces such as home kitchens. Although the choice of this color can be somewhat risky and audacious, from Marmopanta we want to teach you everything you need to know about this avant-garde and how you can combine it with objects such as the kitchen counter and other elements to achieve a modern and balanced environment.

The most intense colors in the palette tend to have a bad name in the world of design because a bad use or a bad combination of these tones can darken and reduce an environment. However, the use of gray is making its way into homes because implemented in just proportions, such as a kitchen counter, this tone achieves an integrating effect that is very pleasing to the eye.

If you are looking to add a touch of color to your kitchen to keep it in step with fashion, this article is for you. Take note!

Why go for a gray countertop?

El color gris es considerado el nuevo neutro dentro del diseño de interiores. De hecho, es muy común ver pisos, muebles, paredes y miles de otros acabados en tonos grises en los hogares más modernos. Incluso, electrodomésticos.

This gray goes with everything concept allows for an interior environment that stands out and is pleasing to the eye. Let's take an example to let your imagination run wild: the combination of gray kitchen countertops with wooden furniture allows you to obtain leading pieces with a counterpoint of warmth. Amazing, right?

This is how the versatility of the gray color is really the secret of this new trend. A tone that will not go out of style and that, depending on the company you have, you can create spaces with strength and electricity, some rustic, modern or classic. Everything will depend on you and how you combine it.

Now you know, the range of possibilities in which to introduce gray in the kitchen in an exquisite and delicate way is truly endless. You just have to cheer yourself up.

Materials for gray kitchen countertops

When creating your kitchen or renovating an existing one, the choice of the countertop always brings up concerns such as What material should I buy it from? What are the qualities to consider? How do I combine it?

From Marmopanta we are going to answer all these questions recommending you even some shades of gray that you cannot stop seeing before buying your countertop.

Carefully evaluating which countertop material to buy is very necessary because this piece is constantly exposed to sudden changes in heat, bumps, scratches and even contact with corrosive substances such as grease or various acids. That is why, if we want the countertop to last, the properties of the material have to be entirely compatible with the use that is given to it.

Here are some materials that stand out in the market for the premium quality of their composition, the resistance, the texture they bring to the environment and the variety of colors they offer. Are you ready to meet them?

• Silestone or Purastone is a 94% natural quartz composite material, which provides extraordinary hardness and resistance for your countertop. Zero porosity finish provides high acid resistance and toughness.

Within the world of grays, Silestone offers a very wide catalog with products such as Gris Expo, Cemento Spa, Niebla, Kensho and Altair, which are perfect colors for those who consider white countertops boring and seek a more discreet neutrality.

• On the other hand, you can choose between Neolith and Dekton to opt for a sintered stone. This type of 100% natural conglomerate surface is very special because it has extraordinary properties such as being resistant to scratches, ice and frost, UV rays, bending and high temperatures.

In Dekton for example you can find colors such as Keon, Strato, Keranium, Laos, Soke or Kreta that are very useful to obtain an ultra sophisticated counter for an intense daily life..

Style: how can I combine a gray countertop?

Clarity of spaces, contrasts, a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere are some of the keys that define the correct way to combine gray. Here are some possibilities for you to take into account:

• If what you are looking for is functionality and sobriety, you can give life to a spacious space that features a visual contrast achieved between the marbled and natural finishes of a gray countertop with wooden planks and metallic textures scattered throughout the environment.

• To achieve a more intimate and personal concept, you can opt for a gray countertop, with an island and composé furniture that contrasts with light details such as lamps, vases and white curtains. This is how you get a classic, hygienic, modern and elegant kitchen.

• Finally, it can also be played with a monochromatic gray kitchen side. That is, the totally gray countertops, countertops and furniture that contrast with a white or light island, combined with wooden or dark chairs.

And you, which one do you encourage?