The Best Design Choices To Pair With Gorgeous Calacatta Gold Quartz Countertops

Calacatta Gold Quartz is the durable, low maintenance alternative to marble that's taking kitchen and bathroom countertop design to the next level. With deep veining that includes subtle warmer specks of browns, tans, and yes, gold hues, you could easily mistake this material for its more expensive marble counterpart. However, not only is Calacatta Gold Quartz more budget friendly while giving the same aesthetic as marble, it's also much less fussy. With a non-porous nature that won't stain as easily (a great benefit for active areas of the home like a well-used kitchen), and the ability to repel spills and water contact, it's no wonder this material is elevating design. And when paired with gold accents and wood tones, it is both beautiful and incredibly functional. These are all things to consider before installing quartz countertops.

Given its remarkable utility and durability, it feels like a no-brainer to go with this material. And design-wise, Calacatta Gold Quartz is also incredibly versatile, too, that's able to blend well into more traditional kitchen or bathroom designs as well as sleeker contemporary palettes. With its particular, neutral color scheme, a number of accents and paint choices can pair well with this foundational countertop material. If you've zeroed on this quartz variety as the one that will suit your lifestyle and design dreams, you'll be spoiled for choice as to what you can mix-and-match with this beautiful material. From metal accent choices to paint colors, these design suggestions are among the most chic and elegant way to highlight a Calacatta Gold Quartz countertop.

The warmer tones that enhance the coloration of Calacatta Gold Quartz is a unique design feature compared to cooler-toned marbles, making it a standout statement. Gold metallic finishings — like kitchen sink faucets, cabinet hardware, and even oven finishes — are stylish design ideas that will pair beautifully with the material.

This design combination works particularly well with a number of different cabinet or vanity colors too; the crispness of the quartz paired with the warmth of the gold can look extremely elegant and classic in a bright white kitchen, making it appear expansive and inviting. At the same time, this countertop and gold finish pairing will also look stellar against darker colors, providing a visually interesting contrast to the space. Both will feel luxurious, despite quartz's more budget-friendly nature compared to marbles that would give the same effect. An actually, gold sometimes makes its way into quartz materials, making this design combination a natural pairing as much as it is a stylish one.

Along the same lines as metallic gold finishes, wooden tones complement this Calacatta Gold Quartz's coloration. This is the perfect opportunity to install some natural, wooden cabinets in a kitchen or a modern, wooden vanity in a bathroom. This design combo will work best when the wood skews more golden than, let's say red or white. Think cedar or oak. However, while this quartz is extremely water resistant and durable, the same can't be said for many wooden surfaces, so be sure to diligently clean and maintain the wood so it retains its golden glow. There are easy ways to clean wooden cabinets, so don't let this warning deter you from committing to the design.

Of similar nature, warmer neutral hues will bring out the beauty of Calacatta Gold Quartz's beautiful veining. If you're looking to paint your kitchen or bathroom walls or cabinets in a way to complement this statement countertop, consider anything in the taupe-greige-beige family for a light color choice, or anything in the navy, chocolate brown, or even deep green palettes for a bolder take. If you go the bolder route, remember to add a decent amount of natural light in the space so that it doesn't feel too overwhelming.

Another great pro of Calacatta Gold Quartz is that it is incredibly versatile, and though it tends to skew warmer, it is so subtle that it can work with a number of materials that you traditionally think of as pairing with something more cool-toned. Take glass, for example — a material that's often used in conjunction with steel or silver-toned metals in sleek, contemporary designs. The veining in this quartz is neutral enough to pair well with the more austere glass material, and in turn, glass components are often lauded in modern design for warming up a space since it allows natural light to filter in. This, with that extra boost of warmth in the quartz, means this pairing is a match made in design heaven.

Particularly for spaces that often have glass in it by default — like bathrooms with glass shower doors or mirrors – Calacatta Gold Quartz is a great complementary material, since it doesn't clash with glass, while simultaneously providing just a little extra feeling of warmth. Since the material is durable and water resistant, it's a great candidate for bathroom spaces like vanity countertops and shower walls. This material, paired with a glass backsplash, whether it's transparent or milky, adds a feeling of modern decadence to the space. Glass doors on cabinets can also help brighten up a space, too, working with the white of the quartz to reflect light into the room.

Even though Calacatta Gold Quartz runs warmer compared to certain types of marble and quartz, matte black accents pair well with this countertop material. While glossier black accents may air on the cooler-toned side, bouncing and reflecting light back out into the kitchen, matte black warms up its surroundings by absorbing light and radiating local colors — therefore, matte black will radiate the warmer specks of this quartz and magnify it, in a way. There are a number of ways to add matte black to your kitchen design, some of which are statement making, and others of which can be a bit more subtle.

Cabinets can make a big design splash. While some designers prefer to stay away from dark cabinets, citing a theory that it makes small kitchens appear smaller, having a Calacatta Gold Quartz slab countertop actually invites something as dramatic as this matte cabinet color. This material is extremely luxurious and statement making, thus, adding another bold element that will complement the rich aesthetic that this quartz naturally provides. If the kitchen is sparse of design statements, it may leave your very bold countertops looking a little out of place. However, if all-black cabinets are too stark for your taste, try adding smaller matte black touches, like hardware or appliances. These items are far less maintenance than taking care of darker cabinets, while still giving the same sort of complementary impression.