Thank you for your comments..I'd love to brighten it with a rug but alas oo many dogs and we live in the country so its always muddy in the winter... im really tempted to go all mushroom..Thanks again

I’m with Sonia. For me the tiles date the kitchen and the worktops are probably showing their age. If you can afford to replace them it will transform the kitchen and might well cost the same as professionally refinishing the doors. And I also agree that painting cabinets is best left to professionals but you could change the wall colour to make the room feel different. If it were my room I would try to find a Quartz worktop (try to find a warm colour as very white could make the cabinets look old) and I might well have a worktop splashback instead of tiles. And then you have a neutral kitchen and can apply almost any wall colour. Choosing this is easy- you either choose a colour consistent with other colour choices in the house or you pick a colour from the rug. I like Daisy suggestion of a soft green wall colour (but only if the blue tiles have been replaced.)

I think the mixed tiling is just too busy and will create clutter. By all means have a Moroccan tile if you wish but something less hectic would be better. The orange walls will just create too much drama and make the room even darker. If you want orange then tone it right down to a peachy pink. It will still be Mediterranean but not so in your face. However, once you add morrocan tiles you won’t need to paint the walls unless they need doing. The first pic is Zelig tiles which have a lovely pearlescent handmade finish. Less is more.

1. Cabinet Colours Charcoal Grey or Graphite: A rich, moody grey with cool undertones complements the grey flooring perfectly for a cohesive look. Deep Navy Blue: Adds depth and a luxurious feel, while pairing beautifully with your neutral walls and grey-toned floor. Black with a Matte Finish: For a bold, dramatic effect. To keep it from feeling too heavy, combine with lighter countertops and metallic accents. 2. Worktop Suggestions White or Light Quartz with Subtle Veining: Provides contrast and lightens the overall look without clashing with the dark cabinets. Soft Grey Quartz or Concrete Effect: Keeps the palette monochromatic but textured, complementing both the dark cabinets and grey floor. Dark Wood or Walnut: Adds warmth to balance the dark cabinets and create a cozy yet modern feel. 3. Splashback Options Metallic Tiles (Brass or Gold): Add a touch of glamor and reflect light to brighten the space. Mirrored Glass: Increases the sense of space and offsets darker tones. Marble or Stone: Choose slabs with white or grey veining to tie together darker cabinetry and lighter worktops. 4. Hardware & Accents Brushed Brass or Gold: Works beautifully with navy or black cabinets for a luxurious touch. Matte Black: Perfect for a sleek, modern look with graphite or black cabinetry. Gunmetal or Pewter: Complements dark grey cabinets for a more understated, industrial feel. 5. Lighting Use pendant lights or under-cabinet lighting to brighten work areas and counteract the heaviness of dark tones. Choose warm lighting to soften the overall look. Consider metallic or glass pendant lights in brass, black, or chrome finishes. Colour Pairing Recommendation Cabinets: Deep navy blue Worktops: White quartz Splashback: Brass or white subway tiles Accents: Brushed brass hardware or Cabinets: Charcoal grey Worktops: Soft grey concrete quartz Splashback: White marble with grey veining Accents: Matte black handles