Countertop mashups are very popular today, and it’s easy to see why – they add an exciting and interesting new dimension to your kitchen.

If you’re not familiar with the concept of countertop mashups, the idea is to use more than one material and/or color in the countertops of your kitchen. Not only does this create visual interest, it also adds textural contrasts along with color variety. The flexibility of countertop mashup design lets you make your kitchen as individual as you are, and with EdgeWood’s 3D design software with real color imaging, there’s no guesswork – you can see how it will look before you make your final decision.

Countertop mashups can even save you money – some homeowners invest more in the eye-catching wood on the island and choose a less expensive material for the perimeter. The highly skilled and experienced staff at EdgeWood will work within your budget to achieve your goals. Let’s take a look at a few ways to integrate countertop mashups into your kitchen:

If you have a monochromatic white kitchen palette with white marble countertops around the perimeter, use a dark, rich walnut countertop on the center island for dramatic color contrast and warmth.
Different countertops don’t have to be in separate areas – your granite island countertop can be warmed by a butcher block extension to designate a dining area or prep spot. Wood also brings nature’s touch into the kitchen, a natural pairing with food preparation. The height of the dining countertop can be lower than the adjoining island to further delineate it and make it more accessible to seated diners.
An island countertop of stone or poured concrete can be softened when it’s juxtaposed by narrow wood planks of varying hues inlaid around the island cooktop.
Create stark tonal contrasts with a light maple island countertop set against a backdrop of dark stone countertops used around the perimeter of the kitchen.