New kitchen design questions

10 years ago

Hi.
We are building a new house and I would love your insight!

Below is what I have picked so far.

The kitchen will feature a large executive island with gray cabinets and brown fantasy marble.

The perimeter cabinets will be white with either the same brown fantasy or a cemento quartzite.

Love the arteriors Wyndham counter schools in brass/iron/wood as well as the visual comfort gilded lanterns in same antique brass finish.

Here are my questions.
- anew gray or agreeable gray paint?
- contrasting cemento perimeter or keep all the same?
- I like antique brass accents but will have stainless appliances. What color should the hardware for pulls/knobs be? Suggestions?
- is there a light for over the kitchen table that you would coordinate with the lanterns?

Thank you!

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lmager
Original Author

10 years ago

Antique accents

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JAN MOYER
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I'd keep all counters the same granite, use antique brass knobs/ pulls, and REPEAT the lantern in a larger size for over the table, The "Darlana" lantern comes in three sizes. Or vary the style slightly, and do the "Osborne"

http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=4330 over the table.Keep the backsplash VERY simple.You're off to a lovely start!
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kwindy23
10 years ago
Don't know if I like countertop with island color. Think it goes nicer with the white cabinet. Is the other brown item tile flooring? Pictures are hard to judge coloring
lmager
Original Author
10 years ago
@kwindy23 yes, the brown wood plank is the floor tile.
kwindy23
10 years ago
I like the tile. Would you mind sharing manufacturer and color?
kwindy23
10 years ago
With those colors I think the hardware should either be brushed nickel or antique bronze. I have mixed stainless and antique bronze in my house and I like it. Don't think I would mix more than two tones but maybe that is just personal experience. Do you have a lot of walls in kitchen? Cool colors rest of house? Is there a view you don't want to obstruct with lighting? How high are ceilings? Does island have seating?
lmager
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you. It is called Season Wood ColorBody by datile. It's on the prices side but I think worth it because it looks awesome. I am a big fan of hardwood and have it in our current home but with two big dogs and a baby, I think the plank tile will be a smarter investment for us in the long run.
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Astonia Stone Artisans
10 years ago
With Brown Fantasy, I would keep it all the same. No amount of that stone seems to be enough- it's STUNNING!!! Great choice!
lmager
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you. I appreciate the insight! Keep it coming! :)
Kristy Robinson
10 years ago
My kitchen design choices are almost identical to yours (except I used chrome finishes) what backsplash did u choose? really struggling- mine is supposed to be installed tomorrow and I'm not sure I like it now
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AFS Mosaics
10 years ago
do you have design plans or photos of the space??
Kristy Robinson
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
The kitchen trim is not done yet so don't judge on that yet.
I've seen so many variations of backsplash colors with Brown Fantasy and I really love this gray. now, something seems off. Haven't picked grout yet
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
10 years ago
Kristy, the tile is much too cool a gray for the Brown Fantasy. Try to find a warm grey or off-white.
Kristy Robinson
10 years ago
oh no. I'm not sure I can change it now. I have the boxes already on site. this is so stressful.
Kristy Robinson
10 years ago
I posted a pic of the island so that u can see that I do have those shades of gray in areas of the counter. it's just that the brown is more prominent in some areas