It’s a shame to paint those cabinets.

If you are using that gray slab in your remodel, cool whites would be a much better choice.

i'd get a less busy backsplash than beadboard. Paint the walls first.....get cool metal hardware ..get the counters installed and then think about the painting of cabinets as more an option...not necessary. spend more time on a tile backsplash choice. in fact if the strip could be removed could you envision your existing counters with a great subway tile along with lighter walls??? that would be tons cheaper.

Your cabinets are very dated with the arched tops and the corner appliance garage is another dated feature. If you like the layout then look into refacing. If you don't like the layout, save your money, don't paint and replace everything later when you have the budget for it. If you're really set on painting I agree with the other commenter that the swatches you're showing are too warm to go with the counters you're considering. Look at the swatches against your countertop selections and floors. Here are some articles by a popular blogger that are relevant:

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/5-ideas-update-oak-cabinets-without-a-drop-of-paint/

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/4-steps-pick-the-right-white-for-your-trim-cabinets-or-walls/

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-8-best-off-white-light-neutral-paint-colours-for-kitchen-cabinets/

@Susie . forget what color the cabinets are, you are changing the color, remember!

... I'd even cancel out the flooring color.

It's the counter choice to consider. lay all the colors on the countertop and eliminate.

If you paint these cabinets white they will simply be old cabinets that have been painted and with new counters, they will appear even older.

You could postpone the mini remodel until you can do a total remodel.

You could keep the countertops and tiles and paint the cabinets and walls.

I would consider a color that works with your existing finishes for the cabinets because white looks so harsh on cabinets with these cathedral doors. Looks to me that a sage green might work nicely in your kitchen

Go to a local Habitat for Humanity or some other salvage warehouse and get a few cabinet doors and try some paint colors. You cannot select a color for your cabinets without applying a sample color to an actual door.

Thank you for all these suggestions! The cabinets are in pretty rough shape so we’re replacing them entirely. I think many of these comments are getting to the heart of my concern… I have warm wood floors that aren’t changing but my granite choice is gray (because it looks like soapstone). I LOVE the green cabs, above, but because this is a once in a lifetime kitchen reno, I want to play it safe with off white. I’m concerned about my warm vs. cool colors.

Is the countertop choice set in stone, so to speak? Your warm, golden floors are a "given" so the cabinets have to harmonize with those as well as countertops. IMO, the countertops are the wrong choice. Sorry. Also the walls of your adjoining space look like a cool beige. Are those walls going to be painted as well? I think the reason you're struggling is that countertop was chosen for its beauty but didn't take into account the floors.

You’re right, we didn’t love any other counter materials. The stone place is asking around about getting additional leathered tesora bianco, which would be my first choice and has nice warm/neutral veining, but I don’t have my hopes up. I don’t really have another stone in mind, though… Don’t want anything too busy and we’re trying to keep the cost down. I was hoping I could tie the cool counter in with the warm floor if I got just the right paint undertones, but it sounds like the consensus is no?

Those wood floors go with any countertop - a warm wood floor is classic. But the real question is what will your wall color be throughout (which is something that goes with your overall furniture and decor). If it’s that warm tone you have now then I think the grey soapstone look works better than the icy white leathered granite. Posting more photos of your space and adjacent spaces would gain you more accurate suggestions. Don’t worry about backsplash yet - that should get chosen after counters are installed.

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Paint color isn’t staying. Most of the downstairs needs painted so it can be whatever, I was thinking a lighter version of the off white I pick for the cabinets. I’ll see what other pics I can find.

Current kitchen picture. Trim is SW Pure White. Living room is painted accessible beige. The kitchen is painted SW Jogging Path, which I’ve liked in other spaces but I don’t like with the current cabinets. Layout is staying similar, Cabs up to ceiling. Pic of adjacent living room. (Please excuse the post Christmas Lego-sorting mess.)

With pure white trim everywhere and your goal to do a light kitchen then you should just stick with pure white for the cabinets. But then I’d advise a more ‘timeless’ looking counter - honed Virginia Mist, real soapstone, etc. your wall paint can be anything and certainly would work with Accessible Beige and Jogging Path. Again, don’t worry about back splash until the very end. Also, meeting with a local organization pro to help you tackle your stuff would be a wise investment too. Good luck!

Agree that matching your existing trim is the best choice if you want a white for the cabinets. Pure white is just a tad warm without being too yellow. That’s an easy decision. No need to drive yourself crazy with paint samples. Make sure your countertop plays well with your floors if they are staying. They will both be on the same plane and visible together. Why not a real soapstone for counters? I think pure white works with the countertop, but look at counter with floors.

Honestly, looking at your furnishings with dark wood and leather finishes, I would just send out the worn cabinet doors for light refinishing of current cabinet color and save a boatload of money and a lot of time. Your Accessible Beige walls work well with current countertops and wood floors. (I'm a Houzz minimalist, save-money-and-time-work-with what-you-have amateur. So feel free to ignore.)

I'm going to bump up a thread I started that urges (begs) Design Dilemma posters to show an entire space from all four walls when they post. This is especially important in open concept where everything is seen at once--furnishings, finishes, art, rugs, walls, floors. You're getting answers mainly based on just the kitchen and just the countertops. Good design is holistic and takes in the entire space. If you're not in rush, come back with new photos once all your Christmas decor is gone.

If you LOVE green, get green.

Cabinets are not sacred objects; they can be repainted for around $100 in materials if you are handy.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/surprising-tips-for-painting-kitchen-cabinets/

Thank you all. You’ve given me a lot to think about! Thinkdesign - I would love soapstone but it’s significantly more $$ but I may revisit Virginia Mist.

I’ll report back in about six months to let you know what I decided!

Another possibility if you don't need all those cabinets is to remove some of the uppers for an open feel where you can hang art, hang some open shelves for your best serving pieces, or just have open visual space for the eyes to rest.

With the money you save by keeping current countertops and just refinishing some of the worn doors, you could reface a few wood cabinets with glass fronts to display your best dishes and glassware. This would make the space airier.

Sorry, but all those saying "don't paint those cabs" or, "just refinish them", They're 30 years old? the arch is dated, and they don't look to be in terrific shape. Refinishing them would cost as much as painting, so not sure why that is even suggested.

if the boxes are in good shape, do what I did and just have them refaced. it really didn't cost that much more for me to get all new doors and drawer fronts.

another poster on here kept her base, added boxes to top and refaced and painted

maria killam, before/after

since you have that large soffit, you may want to try some decorative crown

or, try something like this if you get new doors

Beth I believe she said she’s getting all new cabinets that go to the ceiling.