Natural Colors of Granite.

One of granite's most popular and perhaps best qualities is the enormous variety of colors in which it can be found. Granite is made from molten rock, mixed with a variety of minerals and hardened over time. Its natural formation and age are the reasons for its wide array of colors and patterns... from basic blacks and whites to earthy browns, to greens, and on to elegant blues. The mineral traces embedded into the stone can virtually create hundreds, if not thousands of patterns and color variations. Whatever your kitchen, bathroom or home's decoration is, there's bound to be a granite countertop to complement your home's look and feel. Here are some of the more popular colors.

Earthtones...
Brown, beige, and earth shades are the most common granite countertop colors. Because of their neutral tones, they work in almost any type of kitchen or bathroom, from classic themes to modern ones, and mix well with just about any other colors or color scheme.

Black...
Black granite countertops are the hallmark of sleek class and sophisticated elegance. Black granite offers choices ranging from solid black (also called absolute black) to interesting patterns often comprised of various shades of grays. Black granite is less common than brown granite, and for this reason can be more expensive.

Red...
What is commonly classified as red granite is not exactly red... as say... a fire truck is red. Red granite ranges from light salmon to rusty red to deep maroon and burgundy. It's one of the most expensive granite colors. It's not usually available in a truly solid color, but there can be many beautiful patterns from which to choose... any one of which can make a remarkable addition to your home.

A few words on choosing color and patterns...
When choosing granite colors and patterns for your home, it's best to make your choice based on seeing the whole slab... small sample cuts and especially photographs may be misleading to some extent. The total effect of the granite may be missed by viewing anything less than the full slab.