HELP!!! Need color suggestions, quick!

10 years ago

We have a deadline to move in next week and my initial paint colors for the kitchen failed BIG once the backsplash started to go up. I need HELP! Here is the situation. Originally I started with the lightest gray in the pic, however, it seemed too light and washed out. I thought it needed "warmth" and put a sample of the tan / gray on top. That turned out completely wrong. What can I try next?The floors are dark wood, cabinets are cream / off white, subway tile is marble, island dark like the floor. We have lots of northern light. The rest of the house is in shades of "cool" grays. I see the problem in the kitchen is trying to mix warm colors with cools. Unfortunately the cabinets are the color they are. I wasn't expecting them to be so creamy. ALL opinions welcomed!! THANK YOU!

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carrolltf

10 years ago

It looks to me like your lighting is making the upper cabinets look much more yellow than the lower cabs. Have you considered switching light bulbs? I would experiment a little with the lighting before deciding on the wall paint. Based on your images, the darker paint shade looks better.

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kaburke1122
10 years ago
If you're looking for a neutral try Sherwin Williams "grayish" an alternative would be using a half strength of the color in an adjoining family or living room.
samsamyd
10 years ago
Are the upper cabinets really that 'creamy' (yellowy) compared to the lower cabinets? the photo make it look like those are very different. I'd take a really close look at the backsplash and pull a gray from that.
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susan2494
10 years ago
Look at BM Gray Owl and Ballet White.
Allen Loeb
10 years ago
Farrow and Ball Hague Blue would be amazing, but perhaps not the look you're going for.
shiningautumn8
10 years ago
What is going on with the little narrow cabinets inches away from your cooktop? That is not designed well Im afraid nor is the backsplash "feature" behind the cooktop. Have you considered using a white for your wall color?
sfstracey
10 years ago
I see you already tried a light grey from the backsplash and I agree, it makes the cabinets creamier. I think the warm grey is better, but still not quite right. I think your kitchen may be perfect to paint in a white tone. I know suggesting white may seem a little boring, but I think the rest of you kitchen is lovely and it will both show case the kitchen and perhaps tone down the creaminess.
Sandybean
10 years ago
Don't know what colors you tried, but I would try Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige. It goes with most everything.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
10 years ago
I would look to a color other than gray and as for those litle cabinets they are a fire hazard and should be removed they actually look silly .No beige IMO.
Jillian - Interior design student
10 years ago
Beautiful kitchen, congrats!

Popular Gray SW is a versatile warm gray and would be my choice. It may be lighter than what you seek however.

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Agreeable Gray SW or Reverve Pewter BM would be other warm gray choices on the darker side.
Jacqueline Charlebois
10 years ago
I would stick to your original plan, without the beige. It's really beautiful.
Cheryl DeWitt
10 years ago
Sorry, I would have your new cabinets spray painted white. You will never be happy with them! The colors clash. Then you can paint the walls any color, even a color other than grey. I know, more money and more time. But...you plan on living in the house, how long?
Jillian - Interior design student
10 years ago
Silvermist SW has a subtle blue/green undertone and may work as well.
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bearn1758
10 years ago
IMHO, staying exclusively to neutrals is boring and over done. I would be looking at a deep, warm, maybe darker or more saturated gray (darker than the darkest gray in the backsplash)...toward a slate color. BTW, I also like the idea of using white and don't think the other suggestions are wrong.
sharlowm
10 years ago
Can't help with the colors, but I love the cabinets!!! Beautiful!!
Jodie Hamilton
10 years ago
So much light colour... I'd go DARK GRAY on walls to stand out. All the white/cream trim keeps it from being heavy.
emmarene9
10 years ago
BM Muslin. Any kind of blue will draw out the yellow in your cabinets.