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SOS! need help with kitchen wall paint color and tile backsplash

13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
I want to introduce some warmth and/or color in my kitchen.The cabinets are Benjamin Moore white dove, light maple floor, countertops are San Gabriel granite, island is white Nepal granite (grey and off white). Please ignore the paint samples on the wall. I was experimenting with bold colors, but chickened out! The kitchen opens into an octagonal eating area, so I will need a paint color for that too.... thanks!

Comments (18)

  • 13 years ago
    I also have white cabinets. My paint color is a shade or 2 lighter than Behr Golden Leaf. It would match your floor great. Then I would accent in black and red. I stenciled black diamonds and it looks fantastic. I have burgandy walls in the living room that match one of your paint spots on your wall. It all works!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks Josie! Do you have a picture you could share? We are using Benjamin Moore paint and I would like to try to find the color in Benjamin Moore. Also, I am a very visual person and can't picture anything unless I see it. Thanks again for responding!
  • 13 years ago
    Here are our wall colors. I am not finished stenciling. The diamonds are between the fluer de lis. I might even put the golden color on the bottom of your island.
  • 13 years ago
    Baeutiful kitchen! I love it! I would either do a pretty light blue-not too light or to go a little more old fashion and add red and stainless for appliances. If you choose to go with light blue, lucite dinette chairs around a square table with 2 chairs on each side is STUNNING! Putting fresh orchid plants around the counters will give it a bit more of mod look! I'm thinking of my friend designer kitchen that was just redone! Also white...
  • 13 years ago
    Here is one space with a terracotta red:
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    and
    Color & Personality · More Info
    Notice the subway tile backsplash. And here is one with a true red:
    Elevated Elegance in the Panhandle · More Info


    Green is soothing in this kitchen with Dove White on the cabinets and Rosemary Sprig #2144-20 by Benjamin Moore:
    Plymouth Residence · More Info
    and
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    Again, white tiles.

    For a blue kitchen, this is lovely:
    Marylhurst Kitchen · More Info
    Looks like marble tiles.
  • 13 years ago
    I say take out the granite island and replace it with something more homey or modern. Also paint your walls a peach color. And put in some nice lighting.
  • 13 years ago
    @houssaon: nice pics but i meant a softer light blue, much palet
  • 13 years ago
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    Here are some colors to think about:
    Wedgewood Gray HC-146 by Benjamin Moore · More Info
    Woodlawn Blue HC-147 by Benjamin Moore · More Info
    Van Courtland Blue Paint · More Info
    Templeton Gray 161 by Benjamin Moore · More Info
    Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage Paint · More Info
    Barefoot in the Grass CSP-840 Paint · More Info
    Benjamin Moore Brick Red 2084-10 Ben Paint · More Info
    Tea Paint · More Info
    tandoori CSP-1105 · More Info
    and
    Benjamin Moore Storm · More Info
    (I have this in my dining room and love it).
  • 13 years ago
    For warmth, I like the terracotta red or the Rosemary Sprig in Houssaon's photos. Love your Shaker cabinets - looks like you are on your way to a beautiful kitchen! Good luck.
  • 13 years ago
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    I agree with Amy! Keep it simple and timeless. I would do the carrara subway tile for backsplash and maybe paint the island a grey color, or leave the island white. I would paint the walls a pale pale grey like Behrs Silver Drop. You can always add pops of color with accesories. Your kitchen is lovely!!
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you all so much for your responses. Thus is my first time posting on this site and I am so appreciative of the time you all took to respond. Lots to think about.....thanks again!
  • 13 years ago
    I would consider painting the island base wood black.
  • 13 years ago
    Backsplash?
    Complete your job before choosing a paint colour.
  • 13 years ago
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    I would add a glass tile backsplash in a solid color that you like, maybe something like a green - but could be any color.
  • 10 years ago

    If you like the light blue/grey/greens, you might consider the Sherwin Wms Sea Salt, or Window Pane or Rainwashed. These colors are considered somewhat neutral, but look great with the white cabinets.

  • 10 years ago

    Go with a mint. You will thank me.

  • 10 years ago

    One of these backsplashes would look lovely with your floor.

    LOFT SEAFOAM POLISHED 3" X 6" GLASS TILES · More Info

    LOFT SEAFOAM FROSTED 4" X 12" GLASS TILES · More Info