The turquoise looks quite stunning. The old paint may contain lead and should probably be encapsulated or otherwise dealt with professionally. Have you tested it for lead?

Your kitchen is beautiful. It sounds as if YOU like the turquoise. Why are you asking strangers on the Internet what they think? :D

(FWIW (and that means nothing), I like it. :))

I don't mean this snarkily at all. It's your home, your money, your choices. What, really, in our decors, should require outside validation?

I think it lovely. I also think historic shiplap in good wood that matches the flooring would not illicit the same ire as the ubiquitous current shiplap installations. It fits your space well. I would say great find. Do what you can to get it back up to its former glory and enjoy.

Hmmm, while I think it's a pretty color, it tends to make that side of the kitchen look dark. I also don't generally care for shiplap that is painted a color unless it's neutral. You could paint the shiplap white and use that turquoise as a jumping off point for your accessory, fabric, and art choices.

Apple_pie_order good point about having it tested for lead. I hadn't thought of that possibility. tartanmeup, ha! I'm home with the flu and staring at it and questioning my tastes. I'm now trying to figure out how to make wood stove work and what type of comfortable chairs would look good in corner. Basically how to finish it.

Don't question your tastes when you have the flu! lol That's a recipe for disaster. No, no, all decor questions should be set aside until you've fully recovered. :) And trust your taste. It's your home. Must admit that my approach to wall colour is pretty visceral. All about how the colour makes me feel in the room.

Good point about the lead, Apple_pie_order. Hadn't thought of that.

No, do not keep the turquoise walls.

The turquoise walls dont seem to go with your newly renevated (and beautiful) kitchen.

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I am actually surprised, but I really love it! I did not expect to when I was reading your post.

My only concern would be the paint, and if it’s safe.

I like it! That kitchen needs color IMO.

I think it's fantastic. From the photos at least, looks more peacock than turquoise. If you need to repaint the shiplap, you could match or shift the color a bit lighter or darker or greener or bluer, but I'd try to stay in that range if I were you.

I think it's nice to just let cool finds in your old house guide your design. Work with it rather than against it and you'll have something unique and colorful rather than the same old neutral boringness you find everywhere else.

I think it looks fabulous! Lucky you. This, my dear, is the real deal. Keep it. Live with it for a while. See what you think. It can always be painted over, or sanded down a bit for a more distressed look, or even lightened up a bit with a wash. Or stripped down to the natural wood. But I think it looks fabulous with your new kitchen and your lovely antiques. And I won’t even think of ever removing it!

I've had walls (and ceilings) like this--tongue and groove rough sawn planks that weren't quite shiplap.

Never had to look for a stud in that house. It was a tank.

What about a glaze over it? (Not a paint expert so perhaps this is cuckoo.) Would tone it down and add some reflectivity to echo the shine in your kitchen. You can easily add touches of that colour in your kitchen space too. What are you planning for window treatments? You can add trim in that colour. I spot a b&w photograph on your floor. Is that what you're planning for those walls? I think the turquoise/peacock would make a great backdrop for it. Where's your wood stove? Do you need help finding chairs? If you have more pictures of those areas, perhaps we can offer you suggestions for them.

If you love it, you love it. :)

I like the idea of a wall of original paint, but this seems really dark. Based on these photos I would paint over it (lead paint is a real concern especially if you have kids, so please test it)

Thanks everyone for all the responses! I will definitely have the paint tested. I am planning on color matching and repainting, not leaving the original. My husband who is the chef of the house wants all clean and fresh.

Tartenmeup, I'm hoping to put a wood stove into the chimney that you see in one of the pictures. It had one at some point and the inspector said it is in good shape. If I can figure out a base and a stove that would work, I would then move the old wooden table to the side by the window in picture above. My main concern is whether a stove in middle of room is safe. The leaves of table can be dropped when it is just the two of us. I tried moving it and I think there is room. Stove would help with heating bill. But, as pictures show it is all exploratory at this point.

I would love help in picking comfortable chairs to put in there. And yes, I have etchings and paintings that could go there. Ignore what is there now I just hung random pictures on random nails that I haven't pulled yet. :) When we have guests they all want to sit in the kitchen while hubby cooks. Only piece I really am set on keeping in room

(AAKK don't know how to remove this picture in middle of post!! I blame the heavy medication I'm on)

is kitchen table cause we use it as additional serving space when hosting. I'll look for more pictures. Stupid flu is getting in my way! Well actually stood up and took some posted below.

Fori you are so right! No need to hunt for studs!

In order to make a wood stove in the middle of the room safe, you would need to have a means of properly venting the wood stove in the middle of the room, like, say, a big old stove chimney. ;)

A neat old Franklin stove would be great there (and would do a fantastic job heating the room, being centered like that).

Thanks queenvictorian. I'm not so concerned with fire or smoke but more having children run into a hot stove. We have lots of guests visit out here in the country. I love the look of an old Franklin stove I'll look into how hot the sides get. I might just have to put temp barrier around it. Or have their parents pay attention to what children are doing!

I LOVE IT!! What a find-so unique and unexpected!

I agree that you should balance the color by adding it to the whiter side of the kitchen, maybe on the trim or walls. Possibly in accessories and window treatments, maybe replace the runners with more colorful ones that have the turquoise in them.

Don't be afraid of the color!

And feel better very soon!

I love it! It's unpredictable and keeps the area unique. I've seen the white/gray kitchen combo so many times. This really adds style!

We have an old house in Va, pre-civil war and remodeled in 1889 I think.....

I personally like the color; however, before you feel guilted into it, take some flakes off. I have found dozens of colors over wood. Sometimes I use one I find and sometimes I don't ;^)

As nice as the color is, it doesn't appear to be an original type color on my screen. I have an ancient Dutch Boy color round from around that time and they all seem much Earthier.

Good luck and have fun, it's an adventure! Don't waste money testing for lead, assume it's lead if it isn't from 1980's or newer.

Check out Vermont Castings wood stoves. Beautiful. Authentic. American made.

You don’t have to decide whether to keep or change the turquoise ship lap wall. It’s only one wall. I say “live with it for six months or a year, then decide”.

I like it.

Great table :)

Your table is beautiful. Your art too, from what I can see. What type of chairs were you envisioning for the corner?

Well shoot, I lost my post. The joys of country living and satellite internet. Thanks all for your responses. That table was given to us by a family member, is very old and we love it also. As far as artwork, I do have old prints I've collected over the years along with etchings and paintings. I am an aspiring painter so I rotate them on the walls and some are more successful than others! I am actually surprised at how nice the prints/painting look with that color. I thought it would fight with the artwork.

tartanmeup - as far as the chairs, I would like something really comfortable and upholstered with a stool to rest feet. I don't want it to be fussy but have clean lines but fit in a farm kitchen. I envision it as a place to read or visit in front of (hopefully) the wood stove. I just stuck an old side chair that need reupholstered there and it has become a favorite sitting area.

I need to decide whether I'll have a seating grouping on other side of door where the side table is now. Or maybe a love seat. Although I am leaning toward putting a vintage hoosier cabinet there. The french door on the side wall leads to the mudroom/laundry and then out backdoor.. It would be a good place to set bags, etc. Also, more storage is good.

Diana Bier Interiors, LLC I see your point about bringing the color into the kitchen side of the room. I was not planning on window treatments because I wanted the view to be the star but I might rethink that. I could certainly change out the runners and use these elsewhere to help tie together. I'm afraid if I paint the strip of wall above the window trim same turquoise it would emphasize the low ceiling?

heatheron40 your house sounds lovely I would love to see pictures ! We moved from a 1780's townhouse and loved all the discovery there. You are right this is not the first layer. That color was more of a pea green color. Not one I'm in love with. Than a blush pink of all things, than this color.

I like the shiplap and think once you put your art on the walls it might lighten up the room. Love your kitchen. Can we see more pictures of your home?

Yes, keep the wood. Turquoise is my favorite color. I would go with a lighter turquoise for the repaint. Not too light to keep it from falling into the pastel camp.

I would forego putting a wood stove in the room. Although it would look fantastic with one, in all probability, it would make the room too hot. As well as possibly causing smoke problem given the gas cookstove (which produces a lot of waste heat) and the range hood (possibly drawing smoke out of the stove.)

Your kitchen and shiplap is beautiful! I really like the juxtaposition of both these! Definitely live with it before committing if you're unsure. Agree with bringing in some of that same color into the kitchen side. A rug, a tray, teapot or even some dinnerware/drinkware/pottery of the same hue in your glass cabinets would be quite pretty. To brighten up the wood wall side, lighter art, frames or white mattes would help. If you choose the comfortable chair route for seating I'd opt for lighter fabric to help balance. I would definitely linger there for a long time! Love to see the end result!

I don't know what your budget is for a chair but how about a reclining La-z-boy? This model is currently on sale. They offer performance fabric as well.

La-z-boy - Charlotte

You can easily find accessories, runners, etc. in a similar blue as your wall for your kitchen (you're an artist - I'm sure you know to search for teal and peacock blue as well ;-)). I'd just live with it for a bit to make sure I really loved it before going in that direction. It's going to be gorgeous whatever you decide, I'm sure.

Hope you're resting well to get over that flu.

PSA - get your flu shots. Mine has now progressed to pneumonia. yuck. tartenmeup that is a lovely chair. i had not thought of a recliner but that one looks like it is small enough for the space. I see that they have a canvas colored upholstery and I wonder if that would work. I could have colorful pillow or something. I'll attach a picture of the furniture you see in family room from that spot. Ignore blue blanket on back of chair. I'm willing to save up for solid furniture that lasts. I have a big extended family so it will get a lot of use.

cilantro thanks for the additional thoughts on the wood stove. I'll do more research on it. I am hoping that it is far enough from the gas stove (actually propane) for it not to be too impacted.

Just because I'm sick and annoying - and natesg asked - I'll also post picture from dining room to family room. Nothing is set in stone except the major furniture pieces that I'll need to work with. The entire house still needs painted and my daughter and I are the painters!

family room picture window with the fireplace to the right. bookshelves and TV to the left out of picture.

....and family room before we closed up door in kitchen and made opening between dining room and family room. Demolition was so much fun! I whitewashed the fireplace because it was ugly purple stamped 70's brick and took out flimsy bookshelves before new flooring went in.

So, I've decided to keep the turquoise color in kitchen since everything else is pretty neutral. I'll think of ways to carry that color in other parts of the house with pillows and such. .

Love your house!

I think the original adds a nice splash of color, though yes lead is a concern.

My two cents: If you have to repaint anyway, maybe match the color and then shift it a bit lighter. Add some of it to the white side of the kitchen, maybe in a trim or curtain/towel accent, or a bit in a backsplash, drawer pulls, or lightshade. Then add white to the turquoise side the same way. Ditch the yellow lightshade. Keep the beautiful floors!

I like the turquoise. It's a nice foil to the light neutrals in the next room.

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What do you all think of a piece like this on the right side of the door where i have the side table now? I could use a cupboard there for kitchen organization. Would it be too heavy looking or does the color lighten the furniture enough even though it is not white? It does bring in the neutrals and golds of the floor. Not this exact piece of course unless I win the lottery.

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As you look at the door, I am wanting the comfortable chair on the left and exploring idea of cupboard on this section of wall on the right. This picture might be helpful.

Or maybe a cupboard that is black that i paint the interior the same white as the kitchen cabinets such as this one. Which might fit rest of house better.

https://www.farmhouseandcottage.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Old-Farmhouse-Hutch-4.jpg

I have black chairs in the kitchen and other rooms. When you enter the house you walk from hall into the music / library to enter the kitchen so black might be ok. It might look cool against turquoise. Or is my medicine getting to me. The door to kitchen is to left of piano.

Again, everything is still random!

It no longer has green plush carpet with green painted walls and gold sofa and gold drapes!

My other idea if a cupboard seems to heavy there might be a bench or pew of some sort with pillows.. I'm trying to picture both. I definitely want a comfortable chair in the other corner.

That turquoise wall is amazing! So glad you’re keeping it.

I would get a beautiful vintage rug in the family room that has turquoise in it:

earthing furniture by mogulinterior