@Beth H

The first thing I thought of was black. So, I like your soapstone combo.

But, I also like the taupe hex/caesarstone combo.

It's hard to actually pick from pictures. It would be best if you had actual samples and showed them w/your lighting next to your cabinets for a more realistic look.

I dislike the Calacatta look the most.

The limestone could work depending upon the undertones of the stone. Again, this is why you need samples and real pictures that aren't blown up and grainy.

clicked the first option by mistake...please ignore it. It won't let me change it.

Black soapstone is timeless look with your fixed items. Everything is dated after 5 years so at least this combo is more likely to outlast market changes.

Thanks, Beth, I agree about the calacatta look. I do like the look of the soapstone countertops. It's the 6" Hex tile that concerns me. 700 sq ft is a lot of area for small 6" hex tile! What would be a better alternative for the floor?

Go with 8” hex. Or even 9”. Depends on availability.

I'm like if the argument is that the limestone tile is too contemporary then the choices for the hex and marble don't make sense to me because they are definitely not traditional. The floor has been the most difficult part with all of this.

Seems to me that hex or a veiny floor would have the same loud/bossy/too noticeable effect after awhile that the original tile has, that I'm trying to steer away from. Was thinking more neutral, sort of just disappear would be better in such a large amount of tile.

A small thing maybe, but do you have fixed elements that enter in? [like the soapstone photo has popular black framed windows] --

or do you like the more understated, soft look?

I liked the 'true grey'.. or a bit on warm side.

I didn't like wood stain of 1st. If less intense, less amber, better.

Have 3 bronze divided light windows in breakfast area. Faucet is oil rubbed bronze with gray tone silgranite sink. No other fixed elements. Light fixtures to be replaced last.

A SW paint color long ago was called Urban Mauve, both whitened and greyed... an unusual neutral to me.

Even more vibrant, idk about the violet. haha unless you're spending on a beautiful chandelier.. with some purple in it ! :)

@Everdebz #1 was just showing the fixed elements already in there that we are working with. The plan is to choose elements to hopefully play the orange down. Sorry, my description was a novel you probably missed reading all of that.

We are not looking for anything violet. It just needs the violet gray undertones to relate but play down the orange pink of the cabs & floor, everdebz.

hex tiles come in all sizes. go with a 10" or even larger.

10x10 in charcoal, slate look

just know that laying this tile is going to be more expensive because of the 6 sides that all have to be properly spaced.

this one is an 8" porcelain in a terr cotta style. would look nice w/the soapstone and the wood

this is an 8x9" hex so you can see perspective

cement-look porcealin from Tilebar. they have many color combos. Pergola.

it's a 12x14 size. HD carries it under Ivy Hill Klyda Wood

it can be laid in all sorts of patterns

comes in a 12.5" white

https://www.tilebar.com/pergola-white-12-5-hex-matte-porcelain-tile.html

this is a limestone look tile in a 12x24. I prefer 24x24

I actually love this one. Cavatine Corda. 24x24.

you can order samples from tilebar. 5 for $5

they have it in this Bronze option too. might look nice w/your cabs

Beth has it !

so there isn't floor chosen -- then where was violet-grey to be? Mediterranean/ Country/ Soutwest with terra cotta, a deeper shade of your cabinets [I live in CA.]

It matters- is your house styled rustic at all?

Sorry, I read it but didn't absorb: only cabinets fixed element. The wood is nearby -- how 'seen' is it?

I like your hardwood and cabinets. If it was my house, I'd use a medium to dark floor tile, like a charcoal or slate look so it blends better with your dark hardwood floors, and then use a very light warm white countertop. I think kitchens always look brighter with a light countertop rather than dark when the cabinets are dark. But that's personal preference. What color countetops do you currently have?

I had Silestone Quartz ( color: soap stone ) countertops installed a few years ago when I had my kitchen renovated. I love them❣️ Silestone countertops look beautiful, are easy to clean with water and dish soap. I have no issues with them: no chipping, no staining.

Thanks, Beth! Is there a source for the 1st limestone look photo? Everdebz - the violet-grey was said to be needed to play down the pink & orange of the cabs & adjacent floor. I guess they are on opposite sides of the color wheel? The wood floor is on both sides of the kitchen/breakfast area in the fam room & sitting room. I guess the house might have some rustic-ness to it?

Thanks, calidesign. Definitely want to go lighter with the countertop. It's currently a coffee brown quartz. Very dark. Unfortunately , the wood floors are very seen and will butt right up to the tile.

W, I don't have a source for those. You could check a tile store and look into real limestone, or show them the pic and see what porcelain options they have.

Did you take a look at any of the Tilebar options? The corda would be in the same color family. it also comes in a 12x24 if you prefer that size.

Thanks, yes, Beth H. I'd def like to see those IRL. Thanks, kculbers! We currently have coffee brown silestone quartz and have had no issues - hence hubby not being thrilled ripping out perfectly good floors & countertops, lol.

I think you can also go lighter on the floors, with the limestone type option with light countertops. You can see the transition to hardwood at the dining area in this example. Light or dark floors also partly depend on where all your transitions are, and also the style of your home.

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Thanks for that, @calidesign

@calidesign is this a Houzz image? If so, would you please provide the reference or a link? Thank you!