Like all granite, dark granite is a durable and dependable surface. Visit a home or kitchen design store and look through their selection of guides and samples to get an idea of the color that will work best in your kitchen area. Ask if the store allows customers to purchase or borrow samples so that you can take a few pieces home and hold them next to your kitchen cabinetry.

Dark granite pairs well with a classic or contemporary themed kitchen. The surface is rather eye-catching when it is used in a kitchen that has stark white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Bold accents, like red placemats on a kitchen island or an orange vase would also work nicely in such kitchens.