2014 Stylish Stone Kitchen Countertop Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Stone countertops are durable and versatile. Browse this collection of our favorite materials from high end granite to vintage style soapstone to find the right one to install in your kitchen. <br /><br />You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56WwsKCyXr_y0m6hiLzxB9Py3pEBoSN6X2veCVjtpQOWaGCk9RzdDDopDcRLCEHJhkrcwXEO3YYUwcgNi00RLCyzpJ92B0yOuZ46ChEV5WbplTu4ZoNFj1xNU7SfPEzl7BKD1onz-lw4R/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Granite Options : </b>Granite countertops add a rich, natural look to your kitchen. Granite is popular because it provides a virtually maintenance free and scratch , stain , and heat resistant option after it’s been sealed. Plus, it comes in a great variety of color and veining options.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mmosrTH4y06jnoaXfZecR9NDlZ7T5FMun4p0K__0yAJSWcztcv4YjPHDV_AZnb3jeSTfG-wKQOJ2o8svDlHXqQDrkDjXxTp1uo2Ty7iZ9fkpUkjrc3icr1CsYS3lengCCj-R4XP5gyul/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stone Shopping Tips : </b>Stone naturally varies in color and pattern, so make sure you pick one to coordinate with your kitchen. Try taking a large sample back to your house to see how it fits your space, instead of relying on a small piece. Then double check the exact slab you're buying to guarantee you like the look before you make the purchase.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SA7O7hHRK0y3P8KUsVzuOWXO59rVcOi8wgptx-TC_q6Tuqn6FtnmgAY6dtoqIUMwJ7aIpCURX73woGOMVEOJwJHX-ACmbnu8tZZV-X-K3Znlw7qWhIw_IIah728ZTVEduH6qtGU4wGa1/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Simple and Subtle Style : </b>Quartz surfacing makes an ideal countertop for this modern kitchen. The matte, uniform look is simple yet sophisticated, and it's a low maintenance alternative to natural stone. The gray green tint adds subtle color to the room as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5thBNBah2w2xx3d_5DGhoIBNYb1-SAKbdR-foLQ6u9oqiK-5fJ4pjwjYAPoySePuzEl51KDZFYuh762eQRDD9RX1tmkb_k9mvgSJV4YaJTmSLS2fSs54K5GHP1mn-h1fDi3oi9xeATpy/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Muted Texture : </b>This seagrass limestone countertop brings texture and visual interest to the muted color palette of this kitchen. The subtle speckles and veining tie in the light color with the green backsplash.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2EGQwyg_VRX-a1t6My8NwDwLiWXLtnakFznnD1qD9TYMmkDNifnc2VHM5LOUzrclclPLLOHIReQyQS1z5F6VWH-_w2EkYS6zC834NxJOM3qC2jyb2nkc9PJOk5RbT0xO41RU3qiozxVM/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Soapstone Sophistication : </b>This soapstone countertop beautifully contrasts the crisp white cabinetry and marble backsplash. The combination of dark matte countertops with the sleek white color palette gives the kitchen a sophisticated look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtHMylqsBtmlp_21fUkwzamo44x2Hf-5GUZGFDyy_wbYGgJjU9l1RUnkanBG-rmA1NPn-5CSKiV8W6k5V_SXEPobjGYNZ88R_dZE9Sq_3ubuk82paEhDcLwSTlfzuApRxTh64So37do4g/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Popular Quartz : </b>Quartz is probably the most common type of engineered stone countertop. This island is topped with quartz surfacing, which bridges the gap between the light features of the room and the dark stained wood.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii1mrPeG5E3appxoTBdcZb0Hf3ccaocMnZqwBTpUTexyY-UjfmyOZqbAFWCWkAahbbtODEjtCb_eTwcnJsUzKvQE7g3gb9bTYuvhDfqaWM_FCnNvElohfrt_aQTR1-aESUqJcdueDu698S/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add Color with Stone : </b>Caramel color limestone warms up this white kitchen. This colorful addition to the room is both practical and stylish, and it adds a casual look to the traditional limestone countertop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_lo7gJOUQ0_PRzhBkPkr80ei6XcpNDQKWuFBHPaPvCoxSz6-HgKJd9CCDVNQ32B6yYLqUsmLwk5Oy-qXOq4u-OrQOj9GHqUclZ8-txIk8BDEWD9On_i13GiD8uLAJe119FCJjJIFhJ97/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Color-Scheme Countertop : </b>The color scheme for this kitchen is based off the granite countertops throughout the room. Dusty lavender and organic brown undertones are speckled in the granite, producing a neutral color scheme with timeless style.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPjS9wo7V5_BKbYLZUm5WE8enFESmLgnsbc5lXLrjX5n3Lkg7s0Z5JKmSiWnMUdLaLxS48RZXfPrbqmdY5T-8fkT4pMV8r4126bbNh_d2NKSHq9E9zxSFknAEDs1eUxsk-ZEM8Wxc-iM5/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Customizable Concrete : </b>Concrete countertops can be customized to the ideal color and thickness for any kitchen. These countertops were slightly tinted to complement the pine-paneled walls and dark maple floors, giving the room a cohesive look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaNzf0Yh28M19JTrkRIyNKArjATtCtRGfr4EHy6YW8inR4qo8z2GoQKUnq-EPwaVoI5QXruTyiPE4LJIHEDW1fSLKf7sD2G4ggA2T539uwoC-qNYdpU8Jv7sDJnEpK36UfXQGFgSJwkj9b/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Faux Stone : </b>Want to get the stone-countertop look but on a tight budget? Solid surfacing comes in a variety of colors and patterns, and it can give your kitchen the look of more expensive materials like stone for a much lower price.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDQWRv9CvsRVu2sFWXGXfjhCYJkWXYHz3jkbydmNkwN3EedVZIB3PwyHjh5yEPU0JcvOayjYEpweGuImKfALToLQMYRpwIUfpwLl362DixcVpBwKgDIfzfQLb6mBcEryAG0Q21vGL6eOf/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Glossy Finish : </b>A 3-inch thick black granite countertop is the perfect stone to contrast the back painted glass backsplash. The smooth, glossy finish of the granite transitions almost seamlessly to the backsplash, giving the kitchen a sleek and modern look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGoJ6UnA5WI78qs7aIOsJzeDQt8rIRZRxCBeuG2QvwVzXkB80YaIOkqbVuagNgM2-8LjHUkvvr-E0UkFVNGnZlL40ToBgjT1fOJWCK7e8H9TfGBphRfgb4nKj2BBgy7PP25jmIOnGqarq/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dark Marble : </b>Marble takes on a darker look in this kitchen. An elegant Pietra del Cardosa marble countertop on the island provides a handsome work space, perfect for quick cleanup after meal preparation. The 2-1/2-inch thick marble matches the profile of the stainless-steel countertops around the perimeter of the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymWowH-IQ05sD0HvleYxi0LfY7FTZJ62gx7R6f3SBwYKr-iqmPSS65ghGHYCJ0oxFwvTIJ_Kx7qptobqhwLiwScR1HW35dh2j92yuwuxSIX7PVe0UxWSH_9_Aqefceu17rrQjQ2RjBQ2m/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Aged Character : </b>Flamed granite countertops have a distinct texture that gives them a timeworn look. This aged character adds to a rugged, country style in the kitchen. The speckles in the stone add texture and variety to a space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuD_SrYf4HVgsw2gpCIOkoPRqKWj9poBVuTm2075EP6cgXBJo_LLL1uJUkL_KmBIKA0f0MTMEARQar-T6axG3-bsK8COYEZ4NA_yCOeCqncA5yT549NxhQQu0yQbV5-6VIlZWRyUDmcGx/s1600/2014-Beautiful-Stone-Kitchen-Countertop-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Functional Surface : </b>Black granite countertops provide a simple, solid surface in this kitchen. More colorful, elaborate details are found in the kitchen's slate tile backsplash, so the granite countertops are the perfect subdued countertpoint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014 Stylish Stone Kitchen Countertop Ideas

Stone countertops are durable and versatile. Browse this collection of our favorite materials from high end granite to vintage style soapsto...

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