1920 Craftsman - PLEASE help with Paint Color for Kitchen/Sitting Area

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

My 1920 bungalow renovation is going well. (Thank you Houzzers for your previous tips.) Need suggestions on paint color.

The kitchen cabinets will be Benjamin Moore Super White.
The tile will be FireClay Silver Haze (a light green gray) (per picture).

This room has vaulted ceiling, with windows and skylights, with the main wall of windows facing east, some facing south. The floor will be natural finish Red Oak, the window trim is dark stain.

I've tested BM green/gray/cream colors (eg Soft Fern, Silken Pine) and still can't find one that looks good. If the color is too dark, the tile looks dull and white. If it's too light, I'm worried the walls will look bland in the bright morning and mid day sun.

Thanks everyone for your tips!

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lucindalane

11 years ago

Well, without being able to see the cabinets and tile together, it's hard to visualize exactly what could work. However, it seems that-with the dark trim, white cabiinets, and the subtle green shades in the tile, maybe you should try a medium shade of green. Green should look really good against both the dark trim and white cabinets-and it's definitely a color they used from the era the house was built in.

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houssaon
11 years ago
I would look at greys like BM Pewter, which will look fantastic with the dark wood color and allow the faint green in the tile to shine.
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lucidos
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Ask your paint shop to match PANTONE 413 C I can't find a live match on any of the major paint chips online. That should sample out pretty well for you.
coopcasa
11 years ago
I think a soft yellow would bring light and add a natural palette to the room.
Gretchen
11 years ago
Take a look at BM Gray Mirage or Camouflage.
Adrienne Go
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Hey all: Thanks again for your wonderful paint advice. Given bright morning sun, I went with BM Soft Fern - like a sage green. Looks pretty good.

I'd welcome ideas for a pendant over the breakfast table (against window wall). In ideal world, I'd get something that is light/has some transparency so window light is not blocked. Maybe an orb pendant? Need something is craftsman/industrial.

Frame and chairs are brown wood, and the top is black granite. The pendants over island are ribbed glass. I could get another one I suppose, but maybe don't want to be too matchy? I'll post in Advice, but I wanted to thank you all for your ideas.
lucidos
11 years ago
I found 3 options that I thought may work. I wanted to keep the look masculine yet add a bit of artistic presence while not occluding that wonderful view. With the exception of the bubble glass on the 3rd image the light globes can be changed to mimic the ribbed.

1. Is a pulley light - I love the look of the pulley in your space it delicately adds some interest without distraction. You can source these at Restoration Hardware.

2. Is an unusual shape made by Varaluz and offered in most lighting stores. This one is called "Shaken" and is available in 1 and 2 tiers.

3. Is also available widely and made by Quoizel from the Trilogy collection.

Your paint color came out perfectly.
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Adrienne Go
Original Author
11 years ago
Lucidos, love your ideas. I am going to check out the pulley pendant. I like the Trilogy piece, but I'm not sure it can be extended far enough down. Thank you very much for your thoughtful suggestions!
gtcircus
11 years ago
a grey green color, paint the walls and ceiling the same color. Just don't pick a color really dark
Adrienne Go
Original Author
11 years ago

Lucidos -- thanks again for your suggestion on the pendant over the breakfast table. I found the pulley one and it looks great! Thanks for the inspiration.
lizpb85
11 years ago
Great choice! Love your home and how you've restored it. Just amazing!
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lucidos
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Love the pulley it looks phenomenal!! The room is screaming for some craftsman wall art now.

Maybe with a hint of Dali and Steampunk for good measure as above.

But standard will do.
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Adrienne Go
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes, I haven't gotten around to hanging art. Need to figure out what I have and then what I need. So much to do. Thanks again all for your encouragement.