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Please help! Painter coming on Tuesday

12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
We recently re-glazed our kitchen cabinets to off-white. Now the wall color seems "off". We are thinking of repainting the walls BM April Showers #1507, an amorphous greenish-gray. The counter top is forest green marble, and the floor is cream color travertine. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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  • 12 years ago
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think you need a colour more like the gray green in the tile I don't think April showers gives enough contrast how about soft fern BM.
    marchfive thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 12 years ago
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    You're kitchen is very cool! I love the two different tiles, looks like art. :) I think your color looks nice or maybe a little more grey than green. But I am not a designer and I will not be responsible for ruining such a pretty kitchen. Just to let you know, Natalie has a very good eye for this, snag her if you can. Good luck!! :)
    marchfive thanked zazfuzzroc
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you both,,
    Patricia,
    I will look into Soft Fern Green.
    Zazzfuzzroc, as s bit of a newbie, I don't know Natalie..
    Would you be so kind as to introduce her?
  • 12 years ago
    Sure, I'll try to catch her. She's real nice and gives great advice. :)
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you!
  • 12 years ago
    I keep switching between the US and Australian site because the US site is set up different on my touch screen and I don't like it. :) I left a message on my post. Hope she gets to you. Good luck!
  • 12 years ago
    Many thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Happy to do it, no problem at all. :) You're welcome! :)
  • 12 years ago
    Rebecca,
    Thank you for your suggestion.,
    I have never thought of Silver/ grey..
    Do you think that this would look well with the yellow rug in family room ( I also have an eating area with distressed yellow painted chairs.
    Does anyone have barstool recommendations?
    Again , thanks to all for the great ideas!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I love gray and yellow. One of my favourite combinations. Make sure to post your results and if you do go with my suggestions, would you mind posting a review on my profile saying that I helped you? I really think that gray is the way to go in your space - will look fabulous with the kitchen and ceiling in adjacent living/family room.
  • 12 years ago
    Rebecca, I love the silver grey idea and will buy a sample tomorrow. As the family room kitchen is very large and visible from the livingroom and front entry which are tans BM 269 in living room and 270 in foyer.. Do you think that there will be a flow?
    Thanks again.
    I will definitely post my choice and post on your profile.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Just to confirm I understand - the adjacent room with the curved white sofa will also be painted silver gray like the kitchen right?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This is the palette with the three colours - I think it looks great. Better than a soft green in my opinion.
    marchfive thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    Rebecca, yes, I would paint it all one color.. The tans are in the living room/ dining room and foyer.. The house is a very open Mediterranean style( we live in Florida). I do think that the colors look nice..
  • 12 years ago
    Hi---such a Beautiful home! I have 3 colors for you to check out. BM's Vapor Trails, Ice Formations, and Alaskan Skies. Compare the colors to your decorative tiles and travertine floors. Hope this is helpful. Keep us posted. Good Luck![houzz=
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  • 12 years ago
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    Hi again. I just wanted to add something. Your yellow rug seems lost with the cream travertine floors, as they are equal in value and both have warm undertones. I suggest looking for another rug that is slightly darker or lighter than the stone, mimics your decorative tile and has cool undertones---this will pull the cool and warm hues together resulting in a cohesive design... Thanks for your consideration. Good Luck!
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  • 12 years ago
    @marchfive, that's Natalie. @ Natalie, thanks a lot. You're great. Wait.....have I said that. lol :)
  • 12 years ago
    Natalie, Thank you for the wonderful suggestions. Funny, I already own a sample of Alaskan Skies as I tried it for my bedroom.
    I will put up sample boards tomorrow. I love the rug! Unfortunately, I am going to try to keep my yellow rug as it very large 12 x 15 and is of top quality ( purchased at ABC carpet and used in my home when we lived in NY) . I am trying to. Work with what we have as much as possible.. However, my living room rug will be replaced as the Savonarrie style is entirely too formal. The rug that you selected may work there. I will post those pics tomorrow under a new posting. Thanks again for your fantastic ideas.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I like Vapor Trails 1556 as well - recommended above by Natalie. But I think a similar gray with more depth might better bring out the cabinets and ceiling/trim/windows.
  • 12 years ago
    Rebecca and Natalie, thank you again for the recommendations. My painter loved Vapor Trails and the color 1 shade lighter on the chip.
    Unfortunately, he did not have time to paint the kitchen/family room today.. He will return next Thursday and I will post the photos then.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Glad to hear it. I wouldn't go lighter than Vapor Trails - regardless what your painter thinks (no offence to him/her).
    marchfive thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    Oh that's Wonderful news! I do agree with Rebecca-no lighter than the VT. Keep us posted and Good Luck! :)
    marchfive thanked Natalie
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you both..
    I'll post finished room late next week.
  • 12 years ago
    @marchfive, Very glad it worked out for you. YAY!!!! :) I'm sure it will be beautiful because your space already is. Good luck!
  • 12 years ago
    Hello all,
    Please see the completed kitchen in the before and after section. Post entitled "My new old kitchen" thanks !
  • 12 years ago
    I agree to much gold in walls. Try a taupe with gray undertones.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you,, Nancy.
    I had the walls painted and posted the before after under the title "Our new/old kitchen".
    Please take a look when you have a moment.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What colour did you paint the walls?!
    marchfive thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    Rebecca, we painted the walls BM 1507.. It has a light ethereal look..
    You can see it in my posting in the before/after named "our new/old kitchen"
    I am now thinking of barstool ideas..
    Thanks again for your suggestions.
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