First change the lighting to all LEDs 4000K then start looking at colors right now I can see yellow cast from the pendants for sure.

Any white countertop and white backsplash.

you're going to have to work with the undertone of the floors, which also has a pinkish cast. I'd bring home a bunch of samples to compare with what's here. there might be some quartzes that would work for you -- mostly white or ivory with some tannish veins.

Cambria Dovedale is what I was thinking of, but you could look at Ridgegate too

Caesarstone: Primordia or Bianco Drift (both pretty different from the above)

good luck!

Hi Christine. I’m not sure how you feel about movement in your stone, but it would be a great space for Alaska White granite. You would pair it with a glazed ceramic tile, possibly in a nice shape. This is Fireclay Tile.

You have a nice space. Keep it simple. what about butcher block for the island, dark hardware for the cabinets, ivory matte backsplash maybe herringbone pattern, ivory-colored quartz (and sorry for the pic that looks like an ad, was the first pic of ivory kitchen that popped up - not trying to suggest any particular brand)

Patricia - Great suggestion about the lighting! I think the perimeter lights were changed but not the pendants over the island. It could also be that the white balance is off on my camera. It makes such a difference! I will look into it for sure!

Shoemaker - My cabinets are actually an almond color - making it very tricky to find anything to pair with it. I'd NEVER choose this color - it was here when we bought the house 4 yrs ago. But with the big window and all the natural light, I rarely think of it as too yellow. Till i put white next to it? Is white ok with almond? I love a clean simple look. I brought some samples home today and will take pics in the daylight and post them tomorrow. Would love to know what you think!

herbflavor- I like the idea of a white perimeter - the gal at the store all but rolled her eyes when I suggested we pick something different for the island. She seemed to think I have enough trouble picking one counter, let alone coordinating a second! lol! I like the idea and didn't even think of soapstone! Thanks! Any suggestions for stools? Lights?

acm -So i brought some counter samples home today and my favorite one is a quartz called silken pearl. Very simple and plain but so very close to the ones you've mentioned! I've been at this for weeks - wish I'd had your advice sooner- wow- Bang on! Now i really do feel like I'm on the right track! Any backsplash suggestions?

eam44 - I like this suggestion but unfortunately my cabinets are decidedly almond - think yellow! And though my floor is not as pink as the pic depicts,it definitely has a terrazzo coloring to it. That's a lovely stone but might seem very busy with everything else.

Rachel M. Frazier- I'm really liking the idea of another surface for the island - and hadn't thought of wood. The island is dark -and if i use a light ivory perimeter, what color do you suggest for the island? I do like the soapstone suggestion too. What is acrylic seamless solid surface - I 'd really like to avoid a seam on my counter. I templated for granite and they wanted to place a seam about even w the first set of cabinets on the right of the picture. No!!

Are you sure you have to change the counter? All the colors in this space appear very harmonious and pleasing to me—at least on this screen. If anything, how about just lightening up the backsplash?

If you get a counter with some pattern to it, I'd keep the backsplash simple -- look for something that gives a little contrast from the cabinets but ties into some tone (like the veining) in the counter. Might do a warm greige or even a tan. Check and see if Lowes still has a subway tile called Pearl -- it was a sort of taupe that had a handmade look but very affordable.

May not be right tonally, but anyway, this is the direction I'd take. Take a drawer and your counter sample to a big tile store, and then bring home at least four samples to try in you lighting and with your floor, etc. Glad you're making progress!

mollymcbaby - thank you. It is mostly harmonious though I wasn't fond of the back splash from the beginning. We are changing the Formica? counter top due to some water damage - it's swelling and affecting the cabinet below if we don't do something. Screens, cameras and white balance play havok with colors, I'm learning. The counters seem quite pink as is. I'm hoping to find a quartz for a reasonable price, as it's a large kitchen. I've settled on either Silken Pearl or City Blanco. The almond cabinets make it a tricky task as I don't want too pull out more yellow.

acm - I will definitely check into the greige for back splash. The Silken Pearl counter top I'm considering is a very simple design without much pattern, just a creamy veining, but really pairs well with the cabinet color. I really don't want to paint the cabinets and am hoping to find a good blend but It's proving to be a challenge. I really like the subway tile look and especially the one you shared. I will see if I can find it. Another gal mentioned the kitchen has a harmonious look to it - I fear I'll wind up making a poor choice and it'll be jarring - not the look I'm going for. I like a classic, timeless look. I will trot out to the stores with my samples again next week and hopefully find that subway tile! Thanks for your suggestion!

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Back with samples. The small square is Silestone Blanco City. The other one is Silken Pearl. (red Tags) And I added some backsplash samples which can be decided later. acm - the upright tile is the Pearl one from Lowe's that you suggested. Thoughts anyone? I'm going for a monocramatic look.

Love the samples you chose @kristinemartin27! The Silestone Blanco, silken pearl, marble-like backsplash and ivory subway tile seem to work really well with the cabinets and floor. The grays may move too far away from monochrome. My favorite match is the silken pearl with the marble-like backsplash. Just the right amount of interest and from your pic looks complementary to the colors in the floor.

For the island, if you’re still considering wood, what about a light color to contrast the base but link to the rest of the space? Or are you thinking to paint the base?

With the samples you have chosen, you will be happy with the result they are very nice!

Rachel M. Frazier - Whew - I've been second guessing myself so badly. Thanks for affirming my choices. I keep scrolling back to all the comments about going with a white counter on the perimeter and the picture you posted. And while it's actually almond in color, not white, I'm thinking maybe I can get the same effect using the same principles applied for white. I wasn't planning to change the base color of the island - should I be? And I'm planning to keep the island counter the same as the perimeter. I can't see myself giving a wood counter the proper care it'd need over time. Do you think I'll need to swap hardware? It's currently a satin nickel color? Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. I just want to update it! In the next few weeks, the BS will be removed, Silken Pearl installed as well as a new undermounted sink and faucet. I keep telling myself, one step at a time - all the while wanting all the pieces of this puzzle put together before I start. So many details! I sure appreciate the help!

You are designing a very nice update @kristinemartin27

And the island base as black is going to give a nice contrast with the silken pearl. Your satin nickel hardware is great, no need to change. Thought a black hardware would pick up the black island base and give some depth and contrast to the monochrome.

You have inspired us all!!!

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I am using Silestone Silken Pearl for new build kitchen. BTW…Silken Pearl is being discontinued 2022, but my builder saved a slab for our project. Kristinmartin27, what is brand and name of marble backsplash…I love it and can still change my mind on it. I currently have bisque backsplash chosen.. but seems a little plain.
Hope you can give me name of your choice.

Light Blue glass tile to match the walls and cabinet interior. Or a handmade ceramic in same blue color.