Is this kitchen look timeless?
The granite we're choosing is lighter with gray undertones. I'm at a loss about backsplash as well. Any ideas?
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Lori
8 years ago
PROCabinets 4U, Inc.
8 years agoPutting together a kitchen color palette can be challenging!
Here is a great article that might help: Kitchen
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Comments (12)the only one that won't really go with yellow is the beige one and even that one, dependent on the "yellow" could possibly blend in. If it were me, I would go with the grey, but that is just me. The charcoal may be the most versatile, but i don't really like it....See MoreLooking for advice for kitchen colour scheme
Comments (38)Hello again, thank you for the input. I've taken it all on board. Regarding the island, we will be sticking with Knights Grey but if we choose a very dark floorboard, we will then switch to Timeless Grey (which happened to be one of the swatches I'd picked up anyway!) to avoid that sinking effect. Thanks for the tip. I won't be able to get back out this week to check the Dulux Raku colour, did I mention that I'm getting around with a 1 month old and 2 year old? They are totally dictating my schedule! Ann I'm not sure exactly how they get half strength. I just have the understanding that paint looks darker on a wall than it does on the sample card so to always opt for a lighter shade to counter that effect. So to avoid the Snowy Mountains colour looking too dark, I will go for a half strength. Worst case, I figure, is that it will just be a touch lighter than what I'd expected. There wasn't consistency between the three separate Snowy Mountains cards that I ended up with so I guess it's to be expected anyway. Thanks for sharing your experience Antonia, it's good to know it works. Today I went out to Beaumont Tiles to try and find a tile like the one I attached to my original post. This was surprisingly difficult to match and I've borrowed a sample of the closest match from the store to mull it over. The colour seems to work quite well against all my samples but I'm worried about the wavy edge and how it will appear on the wall when grouted. On the one hand I'm worried it will look too busy or untidy, on the other hand I think it could be a winner because it could add some depth or interest to an otherwise boring subway tile splash back. I've attached the tile against my samples and also Tranquil Retreat (half strength) wall with Vivid White trim. Please tell me what you think :)...See MoreLooking for kitchen lighting solutions
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acm
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sandradclark
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agosandradclark
8 years ago
Linda Clyne
8 years agoI like the floor you picked. Agree with acm, pull from the counter for your splash. If your granite has a lot of pattern or movement you might go for a single color tile, there are some really beautiful smoky glass subways that won’t compete with your granite. We have similar cabinet colors in our new kitchen but the perimeter counters were black pearl brushed granite and the island was honed Calacatta Gold marble (which I LOVE). We used a beveled white subway tile for the splash. I’m not adventurous when it comes to color or pattern but the textures are a little different -- and soft, which I enjoy. Good luck with your project, the decisions are never-ending and I have the gray hairs to prove it!
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Maureen
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI agree with going with quartz, but would suggest waiting until your kitchen is well on its way so you can bring home tiles and hold them up to see sizes, shapes and colors. A classic is marble and with its variations and it will also pick up/compliment your darker cabinetry. Your selections are lovely and enjoy your new kitchen.
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