This is my kitchen.. very bright in the morning and early afternoon.. far too much wood!
I'm in Northern California..

Granite is Everest white..

Yes Marsha I would paint the cabinets but I'm thinking if you have a lot of light why not have an ivory or white with a bit more colour as a bright space will allow this. I like the idea of doing a warm light grey but for it to work with the floor it needs to have some brown undertones nothing too cold and blue/grey. I'm not familiar with the Benjamin Moore colours these days I also did use a lot of Sherwin Williams too. Hopefully your local store can steer you in the right direction and give you large brushoff samples of the paint colours. Kind regards Jacque

I was considering an ivory Benjamin moore paint.. also farrow & ball Pointing..
agreeable beige for island or something in that shade..
I appreciate very much any ideas if you come up with them!
Thank you for answering my questions!!

Painting the walls and cabinetry the same colour will give a more expansive feel to the room. It will also avoid lighting-induced mismatches. It will also give you freedom with the island colour.

So your saying paint my perimeter cabinets Navajo white.. I wondered about that, would it work to cut the color down by 1/3 ?? I love that idea, but even the ceilings are Navajo.
The whole house was painted Navajo when we purchased it. it suits the house, .. Being a semi open concept I'm against painting any walls.. once I start, there would be no end to it.

That is how I arrived at an ivory.. a warm similar tone but in between Navajo and the existing white trim that is also everywhere.

The island will be a warm light grey/ beige. To keep the light feeling.

But the correct cabinet color is the problem.. my backsplash is 18 x 18" a warm-white with a slight hint of grey and a pale grey-beige marble pattern.

My problem is the cabinet paint color.. too white and it will be sterile, lose the warmth and fight with trim.. too yellow and it fights with the walls and ceilings.. and would be over kill with the oak floors.

Sorry Marsha - I've been asleep and then at work so haven't looked at your latest question and I see you have had input from someone else too.

It is tricky to give advice from the other side of the world when I'm not up to speed on the latest BM colours. It all comes down to whether you would like something to stand out and be a highlight or simply blend in hence paint it all in the same colour.

Personally I like to highlight features as it creates interest. Can you get some brush outs or sample pots of light grey/beige colours and then place them in different light around the room. Even paint a door making sure you undercoat first so that you get a true read of the colour.

To avoid everything being too similar I'd get a warm white with grey undertones and then step it up several levels for the island bench.

Your local paint store would have colour consultants that could help you more. I wish you all the best Marsha. Do send me a pic of the finished product.

Kind regards Jacque

Thank you Jacque..
I like Benjamin's Moore Dove White.. it is warm with a touch of grey.. so thank you for that suggestion. It was the undertone I was unsure of.
And after picking that, I can get the BM paint expert to help me with a warm grey for the island!!
I do appreciate all your help very much, and will send photos..
Marsha