I don't see that gray as complementing the cabinets maybe one with more brown in it such as Cambria Beaumont; Oakmont; Britannica Gold;

Actually, the tone of the cabinets isn't overly "brown", but you're absolutely correct that they're too warm for a really cool quartz. OTOH, what we're trying to do is tone down the warm/yellow/red tones. Thanks for your comments - I'll look up your suggestions. I've put down my deposit and the the fabricator's measurement guy is coming next Friday, so I do have a couple of days to change my mind :)-

The wood is beautiful!

Do you have your heart set on those pale, pale colors?

The view of those great trees outside your window inspired me.

Have you thought about green granite?

Soapstone comes in a dark green that is beautiful, and you can select a slab that has more or less veins, and have the sink made out of it too.

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Granite also comes in a light green that will knock your socks off.

Granite comes in a darker green that is just beautiful, this reminds me of ferns somehow.

But I wouldn't get a slab that looks like pea soup. As much as I love a good split pea soup, that color might not be considered very appetizing to many people :)

On another note, can you get a real vent hood and find another place for your microwave?

Like maybe to the right of your refrigerator?

As much as I love green granite (I have a white and green granite in my white kitchen), I don’t like it at all with orangey-brown cabinetry.

Hadn't thought about greens, loobab! Thanks for the suggestion. OTOH, I'd love a real hood, but struggling to know where to move it. Definitely no room to the right of the fridge :(-

I agree with Jan on this - wait to see how the space works. If there is a way to do a slight remodel with the island in order to do a microwave drawer there that might make sense. I’d even wait on lighting changes until you are set on your master plan.

I have to agree do not spend money on those counter just yet. I would however change all the light bulbs to LEDs in 4000K , get a counter depth fridge and then start saving to paint those cabinets if after 6 months you love everything else about that kitchen , then you decide on counters and backspalsh and wall color and new light fixtures I can tell you right now there is no way I would spend money on that kitchen without waiting. I acyually do not see pot lights at all so that could be just the pics but if not then that will need doing. WAIT please .

The only way to know if green works with that type of wood is to get a nice big piece of it and bring it home and put it on your island and look at it in your home, after you've purchased the correct light bulbs.

And you know what, you can get those clear rubber-y feet for it and have it made into a wonderful cheese board, no matter what counters you decide on.

I buy paper leaves of all the fall colors at Sur la Table and loosely scatter them on a piece of honed marble that color and that is how I serve my cheese and crackers and assorted goodies.

(Not lately of course!)

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You have a beautiful, open space and lovely wood cabinets to work with! Suggest holding off for a bit and giving yourself more time to discover the potential as you adjust to your new surroundings and think about the tie-in to the rest of the house.

I think what is making more of an orange statement than the cabinets is your flooring. I'd put my money into refinishing and new stain on the flooring first and then follow Jan's suggestions on waiting on the kitchen. Get the Corian buffed, it will be worth it and will get you through your wait while you put a WHOLE plan and budget together.

In general i think the warm color of all the wood...is adding much need warmth to a huge cavernous space......once you add area rugs ...furniture...etc. the effect may lessen considerably....if you change the floor you will have to change the cabinets..and all the trim...that may lead to a need to add color to the walls...really a domino effect..

If you are ready to do a complete re-do then i would go with a whole new plan...doing it all at once ...not just reacting after each step...

I would ,however eliminate any pumpkin walls

I agree with other posts not to rush a countertop change. Paint the rusty/pumpkiny walls first. Are you moved in? What are your colors/decor style? We have honey maple cabinets and are shopping for counters right now. We will likely be going with a leathered black or steel gray granite.

I am facing the same situation...my cabinets are same shade. I am looking at Cambria; Brittanica Gold, Oakmoore, and Windermere. Windermere plays really well but love the “drama of the other two.

The kitchen and cabinets are nice, even if not in your preferred tone. I’d paint the walls first, as btydrvn suggested. Houzz is really helpful for searching on questions like “what shade of paint to go with “honey oak cabinets”? I put in oak cabinets in my recent remodel (not the seemingly despised 70s color, but still ...oak) and wanted some guidance. The color I went with is a soft beige that looks great. I would never have picked it on my own. Also, you will probably have an area rug, which will change things a bit.

When I look at your kitchen I see too much wood. The floors are beautiful. I would consider painting the cabinets, changing the backsplash, and the wall colour. I would keep the Corian if you could get them buffed as it is a beautiful product. I would also hire a decorator to help put together a plan to do all of this so it is coordinated.

Agree, wait. Paint the walls. See if the layout works for you. Perhaps you can removed backsplash and patch and just paint it for now. Add some runners to break up all the wood tones. If you like the layout after 3-6mo, then consider hood over range and moving MW to island and THEN look for countertops and back splash. I think the soapstone would look great with your countertops and since there is so much natural light, it won't look dark.

I love your cabinets! I think that if you paint some of the orange walls and get rid of the backsplash you will love the Corian. If you still don't love it than get a new countertop!

Has anyone had any experience installing a waterfall edge countertop? I am aware of the need to do my research to ensure that the fabricator is qualified enough to do a good job :)- Any other pros or cons to share (incl whether they're worth the add'l cost!)??

Not a pro, but waterfall edges are typically used in modern style kitchens. Your new kitchen has a more craftsman vibe which I don't see meshing with a sleek, modern waterfall treatment-hopefully some pros will weigh in with some ideas about how it could work. You're correct that the stone that is chosen and fabrication are very important aspects to consider.