The Beauty of White Ice Granite

With its snowy shine and dark veining, White Ice granite is a refreshing choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops alike. But just what design styles best complement this sought-after stone? As it turns out, White Ice is extremely versatile, yet it truly shines in interiors that mirror its chic appearance. Quarried in Brazil, White Ice is available in limited quantities, which makes it very desirable. Here are some design ideas for your inspiration… [photo from Equalicare]

Grey and blue veining in a white ice granite slab

White Ice in the Kitchen

A closer look at White Ice granite reveals blue and grey veining, which creates a sleek look that makes this stone a perfect fit for modern kitchens. [photo from Put That on Your Blog]

Because of its coloring, White Ice works well in cool-toned kitchens, such as the eclectic airy culinary space below. Note the grey walls, which beautifully complement the stone. [photo from Andrea West Design via Houzz]

White ice granite in an eclecic kitchen — White ice granite in an eclectic kitchen

Once again, we see the power of grey when juxtaposed with White Ice. This time the grey is added through floor and backsplash tile. [photo from Cornerstone Kitchens & Design Ltd.]

White ice granite in a kitchen with grey tile

Metallic tones also work well with White Ice granite, making stainless steel appliances a fitting choice for kitchens featuring the stone. [photo by Alex Donovan, from Judy Cook Interiors]

White ice granite in a grey-toned kitchen

Don’t forget the power of metallic touches through accents such as pendant lights, drawer and cabinet pulls, and hardware such as faucets. [photo from MGM Stones]

White granite in a white kitchen with metallic tones

Yet it’s not always about steely hues. Dark wooden tones add a dash of high contrast to kitchens featuring white granite, as shown below. [photo from Sticks + Stones Design Group]

In fact, surrounding your White Ice countertops with dark neutrals really makes the stone pop, as shown in this next image featuring a high-contrast kitchen. [photo from Equalicare]

White ice granite in a high-contrast kitchen

Dark cabinetry can also create a strong contrast, and even kitchens with golden tones can make White Ice work if need be. The key is sticking with cooler and/or darker tones in the areas immediately surrounding the granite countertops. [photo from Re:New Architecture]

White ice granite in a kitchen filled with wooden tones

Powder Room Style

While we often think of granite countertops as a kitchen staple, they’re actually finding their way into the powder room, especially when the clean look of White Ice is involved! [photo by Mark Ehlen via Houzz]

White ice granite in a bright and airy powder room

As with kitchens featuring White Ice granite, powder rooms boasting the stone showcase a similar palette of neutrals and cool tones. [photo by Curtis Lawson, from Curtis Lawson Homes]

Not to mention, the granite isn’t limited to the countertops. Below we see another view of the same bathroom, which showcases White Ice on a shower seat. [photo by Curtis Lawson, from Curtis Lawson Homes]

White Ice Granite Alternatives

We end today’s post with a look at White Ice granite alternatives that celebrate budget-friendly design. For example, the next image features White Ice Granite Formica, which honors the look of granite at an affordable price:

Here’s another Formica countertop that provides a chic look at a budget-friendly price. Read all about blogger Chelsea’s kitchen makeover at Two Twenty One:

Formica countertops in a kitchen makeover

For a low-maintenance countertop alternative to granite, consider durable quartz, which is manufactured under the brand names Silestone and Caesarstone. [photo from Huffington Post]

Quartz with the appearance of white ice granite — Quartz with the appearance of granite

When it comes to White Ice granite, would you stick with the real thing, or are you open to an alternative such as Formica? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below…