Hi, We are finally renovating our kitchen and would like some advice about installing 2 different types of kitchen worktops: granite and wood. We have a smallish J-shaped kitchen and with a separate laundry room which houses the fridge/freezer and washing machine. The style is classical/country cabinet doors in cream/mushroom colour and neutral walls. We have Moroccan style tiles which we installed when we first moved in to brighten up the kitchen, and we would like to retain these (picture included). For cost efficiency, we are considering brown or cream (can’t decide colour!) granite worktops across where the hob and sink will be situated and a dark wood across the 3rd worktop (sample plan attached). Most of the pictures of mix and match countertops on houzz/Pinterest etc seem to involve an island Or breakfast bar, neither of which we have enough space for. Thus would like your feedback on: Will differing worktops work or do they appear too disjointed in a smaller kitchen Advice on granite/quartz worktop colours that will work with the floor tiles. also any advice re: colour scheme for walls/splashback/cabinetry hardware/tiles would be appreciated. most of my kitchen toys ie food processor/kettle/toasrer are grey/black, and the hob/oven/microwave are likely to be grey/black so doesn’t really match with a traditional/country style kitchen! Many thanks in advance

Hi lvneville, would you consider an oak flooring? LVT is a great option as it is very hard wearing. Using a wood effect on the floor would contrast against the units but also add warmth. Oak is quite timeless so will last, just try not to go for something that it too orange toned. Hope this helps! If you would like any guidance and help with your home, we are an affordable online interior design company offering expert advice with affordable packages. Heres the link to our website if you would like to take a look - https://www.thelivinghouse.co.uk/

Im not sure the black and white rustic marble floor would work with the blue style wall tiles - I would choose something softer for the walls if you go with that floor.. However since your floor is a large space and the wall space smaller, I would chose a floor tile I really love and keep the wall tiles plain and simple or in a design that complements your chosen floor.

Thanks both for the feedback, I do actually see where you’re coming from, and I’ve looked at a load of narrow hallway pictures online and you’re right, most do indeed go for a light option. My thinking was two fold - firstly, yes for practicality, as I have light lino in the utility area I mentioned at present and it always looks dirty. Secondly, I’m wanting to go for a ”sophisticated” look - in terms of wall colour I think I’ve settled on Dulux Timeless (which is pretty much the same as the existing colour), but I felt a rich wood colour for the flooring would best fit in with that theme. That said, I’ve just played around with some leftover “Golden Oak” LVT I have (already had that fitted in a separate room off the hallway), and to be honest, I think that looks quite nice too: The plan is also to replace the old white 60’s doors with Mexicano Oak doors, so perhaps that is also a factor in going for a lighter colour?