I have never stained grout but I must just say I would give a limb for your kitchen. I think it is beautiful!

You have interest. Lots of interest. If you must see what dark grout would look like, mock it up first before staining.

No where near a pro, just an opinion and trying to pay it forward here. Nice kitchen but something not quite pleasing to the eye to me and do I think it is the stove area. I think the tile clashes with the brick. I don't know about painting the grout- I don't think it would pull it together for me. I'd try doing something with the vent/hood to pull it together and detract from the tile or replace the tile.

Or paint the tile the same color as the wall.

I'm thinking the problem is the tiles are shiny and everything else seems matt. I also dont think you really need another texture in there.

Question, could you put a cabinet where the hood is now? then put stainless behind?

How about keeping the tiles and stenciling the entire wall, including the tiles. This would be a very inexpensive option.

just one new cabinet, with the same wood, you dont need to change the others. I think the boxed in hood is really killing the vibe.

Your killin' me smalls with the off center rug in the dining room lol.

YES! most mid centurys are cased or a cabinet, and that might just be enough.

Just quit while you're ahead. Can't you find a hobby?

I hate to say ...I liked the before picture of the kitchen !

You have so many different finishes in this room--the maple cabinets, painted cabinets, brick, dark flooring, white backsplash! Whew! You need some continuity/cohesion. If you need to change the backsplash, why not continue the brick on that wall?

(BTW, I don't get a "farmhouse" vibe at all.)

Thinkdesignlive that tile is fantastic. I love it.

I agree that your kitchen looks great already! and this may not address the issue you were asking, but have you thought of just adding a little wood to the venthood, almost a trim piece, ties in the cabinets and floating shelves without the expense of a new cabinet over the hood! Just a thought, good luck!

it doesnt look bad, you did a great job and I think it has character. not cookie cutter.

I wouldn't change the grout or the tiles. I think the tiles will stand out more with colored grout, and right now they seem like a nice neutral background. I love your kitchen! I like the thought of incorporating a wood trim onto your hood and perhaps painting it to match your blue cabinets, which are beautiful. If the hood is a focal point, the tiles won't be. (Note, you might need to look up restrictions or precautions for having wood trim above your cooktop. Is there a non-combustible sealer?)

I really like your kitchen, too. It has warmth and personality and COLOR.

Your hardware is pretty simple but also classic. I'm trying to figure out hardware for my kitchen. Do you remember what you used? I like that it doesn't have any pocket-tearing bits sticking out the sides of the pulls :)