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Help with kitchen colors!

5 years ago

I’m having such a hard time finalizing my color decisions. I am going for a slightly unfitted kitchen look a la deVol kitchens. The floors will be hardwood. There are 2 other elements that can’t be changed - 1) my stove - a restored Chambers stove in pastel green and copper (at the restorer now - pic is not my stove but mine is exactly like it). 2) the island - I wanted more of a work table with maybe just one stool for occasional seating. Found the table at an antique store and it’s already waiting patiently in the garage.

If I could have all my favorites I would do Zia Tile in Absinthe (pictured below with a door from my stove), putty colored cabinets, and soapstone countertops. It feels like too much color and too busy. Too many competing elements.

So what do you think? Will it work? Or should I make the countertops and or backsplash white? Help!

Comments (139)

  • 5 years ago

    I think I should take better pics in the daylight tomorrow. They look so similar in these pictures

  • 5 years ago

    Agree that we need to see more photos. On my screen they both appear similarly pinkish beige, and although I love all your other choices, I’m not loving either of these.
    You mentioned that Devol is an inspiration. (For me, too!) I know Devol uses their own cabinet paint colors, but what about Farrow and Ball? One of their mushroom-y colors? I think Shaded, Shadow, or Schoolhouse White might look beautiful in your space; or a light gray like Cornforth White; they have many gorgeous options. It’s a bit more expensive, but it might be just exactly perfect. Or you might try to color-match a chosen color with BM or SW paint.

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  • 5 years ago

    It’s a very thoughtful combination. The puddy brings a mildness to it and the green tile is mild against the stone and expressive stove.

  • 5 years ago

    I forgot to say that I love the blue color of that tile with your stove.

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks guys! Chinacatpeekin - There is a F&B color called Elephant’s Breath I like. I’m going to take pics again tomorrow when there’s more daylight. The lights in my dining room are making this cabinet colors look much too warm.

  • 5 years ago

    Better pics in natural light. The warmer is Creamy White and the cooler is Edgecomb Gray.

  • 5 years ago

    I prefer the top photo, the gray (?)...but I’m not sure it’s the perfect color, at least on my screen. I’d like to see Elephant’s Breath:) I absolutely love the stove/ tile/ soapstone combination!

  • 5 years ago

    Yes I don't want it to be too gray. Going to check out some other colors.

  • 5 years ago

    I need a putty color for low light. The Creamy White is too yellow and the Edgecomb too gray.

  • 5 years ago

    FWIW, I was looking at F&B Shaded White for my cabinets, which I think could be described as a “putty” color, although I’ve now decided on Mizzle.

  • 5 years ago

    Accessible Beige? All of those "putty" colors are so hard. They are all different depending on your lighting.

  • 5 years ago

    Still thinking on this. The cabinet guy has started but I still have a little time to finalize the paint. I did a color consult with a Sherwin Williams person. She suggested Colonnade Gray for the cabinets. It’s darker than I thought I’d go but she said that it would work better with the dark countertop (which I totally agree with). She also said that if I did darker cabinets and lighter walls (Aesthetic White) the contrast would really lighten the room. What do you think?

  • 5 years ago

    I am not a pro but that advice sounds right. Lighter walls will always give a brighter appearance.

  • 5 years ago

    UGH. Got the sample of Collonade Gray and it almost looks purple in my kitchen. I’m going to pay for a color consult. Any recommendations?

  • 5 years ago

    I don’t have a recommendation for a color consultant (although I think it’s absolutely money well spent if you find a gifted one) but Benjamin Moore’s Historical Colors would look wonderful in your home, I think. I’m not a pro, but I think in general BM colors are a bit grayer and dirtier (which I actually prefer), and SW are a bit clearer and cleaner.
    Farrow & Ball has color consultation on line (I did not use this service so can’t vouch for it); their colors would also work well in your space. I’m using F&B in my project currently in progress- painting starts this week! Fingers crossed that I’m happy with my choices…Blue Gray cabinets, Schoolhouse White walls, Wimborne White trim, just to name a few.

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you for the thoughts. You’re project sounds beautiful! I love blue and white. I will definitely check out the BM historical colors. I was looking at F&B’s Shaded White, which looks promising but was hoping to go with something easier to find. My cabinet maker is Amish and he said he could figure it out but I can tell it might be tough.

  • 5 years ago

    I really like Edgecomb but it just looks gray in my kitchen - like everything else. I really don’t want gray. I want putty! Give me mushroom! This is ridiculously difficult.

  • 5 years ago

    Copper hardware would have been nice

  • 5 years ago

    I’m opening up to an off white for the cabinets or even a totally different color. I was only worried that an off white wouldn’t be heavy enough to handle the darker countertop.

    I’ll definitely consider copper hardware. Was planning on unlacquered brass but haven’t bought it yet.

  • 5 years ago

    Farrow and Ball Pigeon for the cabinets? Or Shadow White? I also like your suggestion of Shaded White.

  • 5 years ago

    For those still following along I think I might love the cabinets in SW Sea Salt. It’s one of my favorites and I have it in my bathroom now. I didn’t think of it before because I think I got so stuck on that putty color. But I think SeaSalt could be beautiful with the green stove and blue backsplash.

  • 5 years ago

    It will probably look more blue and darker in my low light kitchen but this is an example

  • 5 years ago

    Love your choices so far. We have Colonnade gray throughout our home (not my choice). I've found it its tone to be very light dependent. I love it in our SE facing bedroom where it is a tan/gray, neutral backdrop but in our family room which receives less direct light it takes on a purple/pink hue that's difficult to work with. If your kitchen has dramatically different light throughout the day or walls light differently take this into account when making your paint selection.

  • 5 years ago

    You said you wanted "mushroom". Have you tried SW Shiitake? It was recommended by our designer and I love that color, but it is just it a little too dark in m my room.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Natural Linen try both SW and BM

  • 5 years ago

    F&B Shaded White wins! My cabinet guy sent me sample doors today and I think they are just right. Agree or disagree?

  • 5 years ago

    Gorgeous! I can’t wait to see your kitchen when finished!

  • 5 years ago

    Kind of ironic that something in the white family gets you the look you want. It’s not bright and will look great next to your “star” (the stove). I liked the Sea Salt idea but this sample feels like what you’ve been aiming for all along.

  • 5 years ago

    Well I did a sample of sea salt in my kitchen and it turned baby blue. So sadly it didn’t work out.

  • 5 years ago

    This was the sea salt.

  • 5 years ago

    I love the Shaded White! Perfection!!

  • 5 years ago

    We are mid-remodel. Cabinets don’t come until 9/16 but I need to select a wall color now.

    I’m thinking a soft white. Trim is SW Pure White and cabs are FB Shaded White. Suggestions?

  • 5 years ago

    Although it’s not a “true” white, I suggest F&B Schoolhouse White with your cabinet color. I also like their Wimborne White, which is a warm soft true white.

  • 5 years ago

    Ty! I’ll try those

  • 5 years ago

    Schoolhouse white is too dark. I tried BM French Canvas and it was too green. Any other ideas?

  • 5 years ago

    Sorry Schoolhouse White didn’t work. How about Wimborne White? It’s a warm true white. I’m using it on my trim.

  • 5 years ago

    I just picked it up. Will report back

  • 5 years ago

    Also trying BM Swiss Coffee.

  • 4 years ago

    Nice! Very nice! The cabinets are a great color.

  • 4 years ago

    Louislinus- it looks fantastic!! I love the cabinet color:) and the wall color is just right; the floor is gorgeous, too. Bravo!!

  • 4 years ago

    Had a designer once say that you can only have one "drama queen" in the room. So it is either your countertop, your floor, your backsplash, your appliances. Everything else is a "supporting cast member". In your case you've chosen it to be your green stove as the "drama queen" so your tile backsplash, flooring, countertops should all be neutral supporting players.

    I do like your absinthe green backsplash tile.

    Not many countertops will coordinate with the green stove, so I think you are right to select the black. That'll definitely suck the light out of the room and make it appear smaller and darker, but that's what happens when designing around "drama queens".

  • 4 years ago

    A soapstone countertop is a perfect choice. I can’t wait to see it!

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  • 4 years ago

    It's looking beautiful, can't wait to see the countertops!

  • 4 years ago

    I absolutely love your cabinet color. Your flooring and wall color is beautiful with it. I can’t wait to see the soapstone installed!

  • 4 years ago

    That looks so lovely I just love that tie on you selected that's gonna be gorgeous

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    your kitchen looks amazing though. can't wait to see it done. anyway since you're asking help for colors --- my personal suggestion is pink and white color combination.

    Simply match pink with pristine white in your kitchen to create a seamless look. As a result, the space has a light, airy feel about it. Start with pink highlights like furniture, artwork, dish towels, and other decorations, then work your way up to pink cabinets or a backsplash if you're feeling adventurous.


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  • 4 years ago

    Yesssss I totally agree with pink. Just this morning was looking at blush tile for the backsplash. And this is my kitchen rug

  • 4 years ago

    When does the stove get installed?

  • 4 years ago

    Ugh not until after the floors are done. The floors aren’t scheduled until 10/15. So it will be a month from now for the fridge.