Kitchen cabinets and countertops: 13 combos that look good together

A custom Bakes & Kropp colour called St. Claire Blue, manufactured by The Paint Laboratory, is paired with the cheerful Cambria Portrush quartz which appropriately features swirls of blue. “In any kitchen project, we recommend creating natural connections that aren’t contrived,” says Bob Bakes, cofounder and head of design at Bakes & Kropp, a New York–based cabinetry manufacturer. “The blue tint in the quartz relates to the blue of the cabinetry and helps the elements converse with each other,” he adds. Bakes firmly believes in the power of “blended balance” within a space, noting, “I like to say that every element in a kitchen should have a friend to talk to.”

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7. High-Gloss Aqua Blue and Matte Stone 

Sarah Jefferys, founder and principal of Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors, paired glossy blue Alno kitchen cabinets with a slightly speckled Dupont Zodiaq Snow White counters for a fresh take on a culinary sanctuary. “The matte white cabinets and countertops seamlessly work together for a sleek minimal kitchen, while the upper cabinets pop with a splash of glossy colour,” the New York–based designer explains.

8. Pine Meets Marble