You want a warm gray . (for walls or for cabinets - either way). but really, if you put that on the walls, these are not so ORANGE except you have a shade of green on the walls that is drawing that tone forward.

Only the sort of olive or drabware khaki / camoflauge greens can work with these tones (they have enough gold in them that they harmonize with the warmth of the wood).. The wood looks like cherry to me - really high end with the right colors but bad with pistachio. Can you try painting the walls first? I think that is so much easier and you would be much happier .. here are some colors to try.

Start by testing bm Clarksville gray http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/clarksvillegray

Yes, I know it isn't a light shade, but you don't have a lot of wall space . .you might also try bennington gray (lighter) or the one I think you will feel safest with is bm Baffin island http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/baffinisland

The white white trim and shutters throw another element in the mix don't they? Test these - maybe do a panel above the cabinets so you can see them against each other?

Thanks for the input libradesigneye. I was hesitant to go toward gray due to the adjoining rooms, but a warm gray probably wouldn't "fight" with those rooms. And thanks for giving me some specific colors - I'll be visiting my Ben. Moore store tomorrow!

Jpell - I feel for you. You have to live with someone else's mistake. They picked back splash and flooring that does not coordinate at all with the counters!!!!

You said you can't change out the back splash and floor. Yes, it would be an expense and a big job.

Painting the lower cabinets is not something you want to consider either, right?

I'm not sure about light gray walls in here so I am suggesting you test paint some areas with libradesigneyes suggestion and also with the two colors you have in the adjacent rooms.

I'm wondering if laying those faux tin squares over your back splash would help? A darker rust/brown would work. Your eye would then be pulled to the counter top which is the star of your kitchen.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_761863-79712-309-51___?productId=999922720&pl=1&Ntt=tin+tiles

I would paint the cabinets a coordinating cream that you see in the counters.

You have gorgeous cabinets and if it were me, I would not paint them but I also do not live in your house. They do look high end and you definitely do not have to worry about having cabinets that are falling apart.

Visualizemaven, you hit the nail on the head! I keep trying to figure out who thought this combo was a good idea. Anyway, the tins are something I hadn't considered so I'll look into those. I'm willing to paint the lower cabinets if I can find a color that works with both the floor and the countertop, which has a lot of gold in it. Any thoughts on colors for that? I'm definitely going to paint a couple of areas on the wall as first suggested to see if that helps at all. Thanks!

Thanks Main Line - I hadn't really thought about the backsplash being the issue (in addition to the paint color, of course) but several comments are bringing my attention to it. I'm thinking it may also be the easiest to replace compared to granite and flooring. I so appreciate your input!

Gray, gray, gray! That seems to be the go-to color these days, but there are so many grays with so many undertones that it makes the job of choosing the color even harder. Your cabinets are beautiful. The floor doesn't seem to go with or complement the granite. The green color is pretty but not a good choice with the counters. Go to the paint store and bring home two sample chips of about five colors you like. I would start with the various colors in the granite other than the gold, and look for one color which seems similar to the flooring color. Place one chip of each color near the cabinets/counters and the other near the floor, and find one which looks agreeable. That is for the walls. And I would get a different mat for the floor which has the same wall color but a geometric pattern, if any.

After listening to everyone's feedback, I think it best to take it one step at a time in this order:

First change the wall color to a soft cream which you pull from the counters (least expensive and easiest thing to do)

Then buy a couple of the faux tin tiles to see how you like them over the back splash (easy and least expensive)

If you don't care for that, definitely rip out the back splash and follow Main Line's advice.

Hopefully you will be happy with the changes. If not, then consider painting the lower cabinets a cream pulled from the counter BUT I agree it is a shame to paint such good cabs. And replace the floor as a last resort too.

Let us know how it is going! Good Luck!

Were you reading my mind, visualizemaven? I think I've decided to start with the walls (as you said, the least expensive "fix") and then go from there. The backsplash is probably history, whether it's with tin tiles or a totally new backsplash.

I've been totally overwhelmed but everyone has helped me to focus on the areas that are the most offending to the eye. I appreciate the help!

I do try and mind read - LOL! So happy you are on your way! Enjoy the ride as you fix up your "new" kitchen- Best.