White or lighter-colored quartz countertops also reap benefits from ... and takes on the color of the surrounding environment — brown oak cabinets matching with oak-toned veining in the quartz ...

“The lighter island material allowed us to add a juxtaposing darker countertop and darker cabinets to balance the bottom half of the kitchen, while keeping the upper half airy with white paint ...

Oak cabinets, GE stainless-steel appliances, quartz Zodiaq countertops, and a walk-in pantry outfit the kitchen. There also is a breakfast nook with a lighted ceiling fan, sidelights, and sliding ...