Dark colours for kitchen - help!
We're finalising the colours for our kitchen. The design is attached. Benchtop is essastone calacatta and we're trying to work out colours for the island and cupboards.
So, currently we're thinking Dulux Ticking on the island and white on the other cabinetry. The only problem is that we don't want the white to be too cool. The Natural White we were initially planning is way too yellow with the benchtop. Taps and sink are brushed brass.
Does anyone have any suggestions? We will listen to anything!
We are also interested in scratching/marking and wondering if anyone has any advice re 2pack/hand painted (eggshell)
(floors are black limestone (dining side) and a custom black japan/walnut stain wood on the kitchen side)
Comments (8)
annb1997
5 years agoAnother suggestion is Resene's Alabaster.
Whisper White?
Had you considered a slightly grey colour?
Do you have a colour consultant you can consult?
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5 years agoLove the Dulux Ticking.
After seeing this, I'd be tempted to look at a complementary pale grey for other cabinets.
May I ask what wall paint colour you are considering for kitchen and dining spaces?
KateB74
5 years agoannb1997
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