what are the existing cabinets? that is a lot of time and money now spent on this just for a sale. could you just call it a day and let the next group deal with it? I like the counters..maybe some prettying up w a light fixture/ floor mats /accesories...instead.

where are the cabs? lets see the whole kitchen.

the countertoptops look fine to me.

what's the flooring look like?

How can we possibly advise anything when all you're showing is a close up of this quartz!

pretend youre us and have never set foot in your home.

who will be doing the painting?

you didn't choose a cab color first before deciding on counters? don't rush the backsplash and please don't just put in a 3x6 white subway tile. just hold off

Agree, show more of the space so we can advise accordingly.

Also tell us why you don't like them? It could be as simple a fix as changing the lightbulbs to a different temperature/color.

Sorry but I just thought that since everything in the kitchen is getting changed, it wouldn’t matter what the rest of it looked like. we have a professional painter to paint the cabinets, which will be done in October.

Here is what bothers me about the countertop, there is a little too much veigning and some of it is too dark but theres noting I can do about that now. I’d really like a more color for the cabinets like a greige or taupe.

This wallpaper is also getting removed and the wall will be painted simply white.

I like the countertops. What is the name of it?

what's the flooring look like?

why griege? you're selling the home so you want this to appeal to most buyers. is griege something your realtor has said is popular in your area?

the veining in your countertop isn't warm-toned. it actually has a lavender/gray undertone to it. I'd be careful choosing a yellow based griege.

if doing a white tile splash, what if you chose a slightly darker grayish tone to pick up on the veining? (You might also consider doing some glass in one of those uppers to break up the expanse of cabinetry. like shown here:

Dovetail is a griege that has lavender undertones. this hue would be better than any of the yellow based grays

Iron Ore or BM WRought Iron would be perfect for the lowers. do a nice white upper

I have an island w/a busy looking marble top. I did BM Wrought Iron on it, Simply white on the perimeter cabs.

I also have warm french oak floors

or just stick w/a nice white. bring in some wood elements too

If going w/a white subway, use the 2x8,2x10 size.

3x8:

3x12

make sure the bulbs in your lights are at 3500-4000K temp. anything lower will give you yellow/pink tones.

Go grab some samples of the shades you like, paint a piece of wood (prime it first) and hold it up next to your countertop in your kitchen. that's the only way to be sure

here are some greige colors w/diff undertones you can try

Greige because I wanted to add some warmth and didn’t want to do white but still wanted something neutral. This is the color of the wood floors

go back up and reread. I added more pics and text

you have warm floors. you don't HAVE to have warm cab colors, especially since your countertop is NOT warm toned.

see the examples I posted

don't compound your problem and get a warm griege without painting a full sample to see how it looks first. ALWAYS do sample boards

and change your bulbs

Thank you so much for all of your advice Beth H!! i was actually considering purbeck stone so I will definitely sample that and I will definitely take your advice on the backsplash, i love tile with a little bit of texture. thank you!

If your cabinets aren't damaged, I would *not* paint them -- for every potential buyer who likes the choice of color, there will be another who would prefer wood. (and you already have nice contrast from the flooring) Your cabinets are dark but modern, and they look nice with the counter, so I'd stop sinking money into the kitchen and leave a bit for giving up in home price negotiations instead.

Do be sure that you check the Simply White against your installed counters in your lighting, to be sure you won't have another round of regret once you've painted everything. If you absolutely must paint the cabinets, I'd pick a light dove gray to soften the effect of the counters while giving some contrast from them and the walls.

I will say I like the cabinets as is. However, I have simply white walls, white quartz with lighter grey veining and my cabinets are painted SW Natural Choice and it’s a pretty combination.

The stone looks fine with the cabinets. Do NOT go spending 9K on painting them. You will never see a dime of that back. Remodeling for resale just loses you money.

The ROI on kitchen remodels right before selling isn't great. Leave the cabinets alone and check to make sure Simply White works with the counters before painting. I suspect it won't. But the counters do seem to go with your cabinets as is.

I don't know who gave you the advice that renovating your kitchen to sell was a good financial decision, or if you have just watched too much HGTV, but the Return On Investment (ROI) is down to 42% as a national average. So for every dollar you spend upgrading your kitchen you will get 42 cents more when you sell. The other 58 cents is gone, gifted to the next owner.

https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2023/

Stop giving your money away. Keep the cabinets as they are. Return the new pulls.

Price your home right and your home will sell. Demand is still higher than inventory in most markets.

what price were you given to have them painted?

what are the steps they do? any guarantee? (having mine done were not cheap)

why are you painting them? have you spoken to a realtor in the area? do you think spending 10K to freshen up the kitchen will bring you at least double or triple in return? If the answer is no, there's really no reason to spend you money doing it.

if there are an influx of homes in your area and you're up against similar homes/pricing and kitchens, I could see doing yours to make it stand out against the others.

However, if you're the only sale in the area, and you stand to get top price as is, why bother?

What if you left the cabs as is, did a nice backsplash, new hardware, updated lighting, and some accessories in the room. Do you think that would be enough to still get you top dollar on resale?

I thought you were going to live in the house w/the new kitchen, at least for a little bit, and enjoy the upgrade. If you are only doing the painting so you can sell, you could prob save that money for something else.

I would go with off-white cabinets.

@Beth H. Very helpful suggestions for the OP! How kind of you to provide such detailed recs with an array of photo visuals. ❤️

Question: In your photo # 6/11, any idea what the functionality of the lower left island cabinet front is? I've never seen a panel with a rectangular opening like that in lieu of a cabinet pull. Somewhat off topic, but I'm in the midst of a full kitchen renovation and like to learn as much as possible. Thx :)

I never understand why people remodel kitchens before selling. one of our neighbors did a complete gut job remodel on their kitchen, never intending to move, but circumstances made it necessary. Two years later, new owners moved in & had EVERYTHING torn out immediately since it wasn’t done to their taste.

I would leave the cabinets as is

Totally agree with the above, if you're moving, don't paint cabinets. They look very nice with the also very nice countertop. It's not too much veining for the masses, just not to your taste. Looks like you are already far down the road and need a backsplash so do that and call it done. Not sure where you live, but as others have stated, housing inventory is at an all time low. If you're in a good location, it will sell. Hardwood floors throughout? A big selling point. Do what @RedRyder said and I can't see you having a problem with a sale.

Who is telling you to paint the cabinets? It looks like they are already a color that is on trend.

Agree with tozmo1 …. no need ro paint the cabinets, i agree that it would appeal to many buyers, but not me, would make it look like every other “flip” I saw while house hunting last year.

I’m not a decorator, but I immediately thought your countertop went well with your cabinets. As a buyer, I would prefer real wood, unless they are scratched and can’t be polished. Let us know what you end up doing.

Another example of know what you have first before you proceed and create a mess.

Identify what tones are in the rxisting finishes! Get some paint chips and find out what exactly is the colour of the countertop the floor the cabinets and then paint the walls to align with said countertop. Leave the cabinets and put in nice pulls and faucets and accessories. Much cheaper!

When you’re ready to sell, a good realtor will do a full house walk-through and tell you what needs to be done. Your current cabinet color is working with the new countertop. I’m sorry your disappointed in it.

Do you need help choosing a backsplash? Post a further away photo and you will get help here.

I don’t know if this current house is your first, but doing expensive work isn’t usually required when selling is in your mind. A professional cabinet paint job is thousands of dollars and a do-it-yourself job is a mistake.

purpleplume, which photo? just copy and paste it

Beth, I think she means this photo.

This looks like it works to me, cooler toned countertops, greige cabinets and brass accents, warm white walls, the floor is also a warm wood tone like mine. We are not putting the house on the market immediately either so I’d like the kitchen design to be something I can enjoy. the cabinets may have looked like they were in good condition but they are not. They’re knicked and the finish has come off in quite a few places. there was a hideous blue subway backsplash and blueish green granite countertops.

Is that the same countertop as yours? That look is very pretty. If you show us a photo of your kitchen, you'll get specific color ideas. Are the walls a neutral color or up for a paint job as well?

I understand wanting to enjoy your house. Without an initial photo, we don't see the condition of your kitchen.

for an improvement....I would seriously figure out something in those base cabinets with the half shelf.....can the shelf come out and get some rollout chrome things for at least something closer to a drawer situation. those builder grade half shelfs are a real downer . The uppers might benefit if you ordered new frame doors with readiness for glass in a couple of the wall cabs..since you insist on painting......you can paint the newer framed doors and source the glass locally. It can be a substantial improvement in the eye level appeal along the one wall.

you can do one or two....all glass is not necessary .

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The veining will somewhat affect what color the cabinets can be.

Thanks Red.

Purpleplume, that's an outlet. the trim molding is just molding. it doesn't open

Also, in my city there is an 80% ROI on minor kitchen renovation. I dont think this was/is a bad decision. we’ve lived in this house for 11 years and it will likely sell for about $300,000 more than we bought it

What you are planning, in terms of the cabinets, is not an upgrade - because wood is a classic that is back en vogue. So painting cabinets is a personal preference. It has nothing to do with a “renovation” or upgrade for selling. And it can be argued that it is a potential downgrade.

In late October, 2021, I listed my house “As-Is,” adjusted the price accordingly, and moved-out everything except the heaviest furniture. I also did a very thorough cleaning, left-on “mood lighting,” and cleaned-up the yard. Six weeks later, I had multiple cash offers above my asking price. A few years ago, my former neighbors completely redid their kitchen, only to have the new owners tear-out everything 6 months later. My small city of 60K is not in a high-growth region and my house was not in a particularly “hot area.” I’m VERY happy with my decision….. My boyfriend, who (then) lived in one of the nation’s “high-growth” cities hired a contractor/real estate agent to make cosmetic changes/updates to his outdated 1990’s house and he recouped great returns on his investment….. Hopefully, you’ve made the right decision. Good luck!!

Thank you. I live in a fairly lage city, 1.6 million. im not worried about the return on my investment, i know we’ll make it back

Have you looked at paint colors with the new countertops? I was wondering if any of the “grieges” looked good to you. It seems like your new countertop is very “cool” and greige usually seems “warm”.