I love it and this was one of my inspiration pics as well. I ended up going with white perimeter and blue/grey island and mudroom cubbies. I'd say to stick with what you keep going back to.... It's your kitchen. It will be beautiful.

Thanks so much, running mom! If you were to have a chance to post, I'd LOVE to see your kitchen and mudroom cubbies! :)

I think it works. The layout of this kitchen makes my head hurt, but the aesthetics work. :)

This is my inspiration pic as well!! Creamy perimeter with a blue/gray distressed island. Although, I'd love to put walnut on top of the island. We'll have plenty of natural light, so I don't *think* it will be too dark.

@running_mom- I also intend to make my mudroom cabs blue/gray. I'll do a search for pictures, but if you haven't posted any, I'd love to see them as well!

I love it and yes, I think it would look great in a traditional home....go with what you love...if you don't, you will always wish you would have.

well this is one of my top 5 inspiration pics for cab colors also! But I'm with you on worrying how painted cabs will hold up, I've always had stained. IMO this style would work.

running mom would love to pics of your kitchen and mudroom!

Here is a shot of the cubbies... I'll post more on a separate thread. I love the combination of the color and the white.

southernmum - Do you still have the link to your picture on Houzz? I'd love to see if they list any of the details.

running mom, love your cubbies! I can't wait to see more! :)
msrose, I'd saved this photo onto my computer, so I don't have the link. A lot of the materials are on the houzz link, though. Just search gray islands and you will find it.

Also one of my inspirational pics! Agreed.....do not care for the layout/functionality. I opted for painted cabinets but they were custom made so chipping should not be an issue---or at least I hope it won't be!

Click thru this pic for the original.

[Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Minneapolis General Contractor Hendel Homes, Rick & Amy Hendel

I also love the look of this kitchen. It's a little bit country but I'm building in the rural midwest, so it's perfect for me. I think the soft yellow paint really brightens up the space.

[Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Other Metro Kitchen And Bath Fixtures Ferguson Showrooms

running_mom- LOVE the color combo as well! Will check out your new thread....

Love this one for mudroom/laundry cabinets, as well:

[Traditional Laundry Room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-laundry-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_753~s_2107) by Minneapolis Design-build Warren Home Restorations

Although I do have the paint color for the cabinets from Houzz, you do think it's just plain paint -- not glazed -- on perimetere cabinets, right? Just making sure. I can't find the island color, as it says it was a custom color with a brown glaze. Do you think the island is distressed at all? I can't really tell from the photo.

My eyes are tired, but I see paint without glaze on the perimeter. I don't see distressing on the island, but I see very heavy glaze brushing making it look rustic. Look down low on the column and end panel. IMHO, it's a bit much. You have to have a very skilled craftsman to pull that random, heavy brush marks kind of look off well without it looking cheesy.

I love it for the looks. I really love the chandelier. I think it really makes the space. The large windows behind the seating side of the island are very nice since it does not appear that there are any windows in the kitchen itself. I guess though this is just for inspiration and not the exact kitchen you will have.

p.ball2, My kitchen layout isn't exactly like this, but I do hope to have the off- white cabinets, the gray island -- and hopefully even that light fixture! (That's my favorite part of this inspiration photo!) We'll see... Hopefully I can make it look good, and similar to this! :)