A black countertop is the fastest way to make a kitchen look expensive.
The contrast against a white or pale cabinet is immediate, and a black island under pendant lighting is the single most photographed thing we install.
We will also be straight with you: black shows more than any other colour. Dust, water spots, crumbs, the pale film left by a hard-water cloth. If nobody in the house will wipe it down daily, choose a mid-grey and be happier.
The range 5 colours
Screen colour is a guide only. Come and see the slab before you decide.
What to put it under
Where it works best: on an island rather than everywhere, and in a room with good light. Black eats light — in a north-facing kitchen with one small window, think carefully. Best under white shaker in Choice Signature for maximum contrast.