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Designing Kitchen Dilemma

7 years ago

I am currently designing our kitchen in our new construction build. I am leaning toward white upper cabinets with warm to light stained lower cabinets with that continuing into the island, or possibly adding an olive or sage green island. I was leaning toward doing quartz countertops but thinking I wanted to stay toward the white side with some possible veining. I just wanted to get input on anyone's opinion or experience with doing this kind of kitchen and what kind of countertop would look right and bright with this color scheme. I really like Ella quartz but I don't want it to come off too grey. I am thinking of working with warmer colors in my home and possible taupe or tan. Floors will be a warmer hard wood and kitchen faucet will be chrome but I am open to mixing it up with different metals for hardware and light fixtures! Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Comments (11)

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Three cabinet colors is too many. Stick to two at most- and if you do two cabinet colors then only one countertop. The best design is a simple design.


    With a kitchen design, it's best to pick one element to begin from. The floors are done, so either decide on a cabinet or countertop color. Then decide the other elements from that. Paint and hardware colors (like faucet/handles etc.) should be chosen last.

  • 7 years ago

    Can you post pictures please.

  • 7 years ago

    That is what I am worried about also. This is the picture that inspired my color choices. I was planning on keeping to one countertop and thought maybe just doing a solid white would be best but I just feel overwhelmed with all of these choices! I appreciate all of your input- would you do a stained island to match the lowers?

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  • 7 years ago

    How big is your kitchen. You can get away with adding that many colors if your kitchen is large enough to handle it. Smaller kitchens tend to need a more precise color coordination

  • 7 years ago

    I agree with keeping to two colors for cabinets and the wood stained bottom cabinets with white tops work well in the picture posted. As for counter top all white is not necessary. Consider finding something that brings the two cabinet colors together. Take a sample door from both cabinets to quartz location and look around. Also I found many stores have designers that can help you narrow down the selections. If you find a counter that brings the two together then go simple on the backsplash. If you are still interested in a white counter add color with backsplash. Whatever you do, do not pick the counter without having door samples. White cabinets can be hard to match counters due to the many variations in white and room lighting. Best of luck

  • 7 years ago

    it works in the picture because there are natural breaks in the runs to introduce the elements and everything is toned down. All depends on your plan and the details .

  • 7 years ago


    Apologies for all of the scribbling! But this is the layout of our kitchen and dimensions. The appliances are getting switched around. Would this be big enough to incorporate three colors? Im not sold on doing three, just tossing the idea around. Also, open to any suggestions on colors or design tips/ideas! Thank you everyone for helping me out!

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Two finishes are plenty- you also have flooring, counters, backsplash, lighting. Plenty of other ‘notes’. Three finishes looks like a kitchen showroom.
  • 7 years ago

    Would you stay with the stained lowers and island and then keep the uppers white?

  • 7 years ago

    I love the idea of stained lowers and island, and white uppers. I'm doing a similar split in colors.