Counter top color decisions

OK so you're on the fence about the color choice of your new counter tops. You have decided on a medium brown hardwood floor and creamy cabinets and a bright golden wall color. You don't want to darken the space. Either you go with a New Venetian Gold Granite or a Tan Brown Granite. Well, don't be afraid of the Tan Brown granite. It will give a POP to the space and it will not darken the area especially with a creamy tile backsplash. Update the room room and add under cabinet lights. The space needs the color POP and will give a beautiful rich look to the kitchen. If you are concerned with a darker counter showing more dust, crumbs and water spots, then the answer is simple.... Wipe the counters dry after you rinse them off. If a "tone on tone" look is what your after, then go with the lighter top, but don't please DON'T be afraid of color. The new space will be warm and inviting, not a dark dungeon.