Did you try using the same temperature light that Home Depot uses ? They probably use some type of fluorescent in the store, right ? I know many hate fluorescent lighting but if it gives you the proper color, who cares. I loved that color and was considering those cabinets. I had the MS catalog and loved every single kitchen in it and the sea salt counter. You are correct in thinking that the taupe paint/lighting(and floor color)might be affecting it also. The taupe might be pulling them down. Check the undertones in that paint. BM can tell you. All colors are affected by what they are next to. I struggled with this while trying to learn color correction of 4/C photos for printing(books). BM has a website called myperfectcolor where you can post photos(post the cabs, floor or anything that might affect them) and get guidance for paint colors. List the paint color that you currently have in your query. They really try their best to help, but posting photos will get you a faster more detailed answer. Do you know how I know this ? I put LED in UCL and just recently put fluorescent cove lighting (T5)above cabinets. I'm not using both lights at the same time so I don't care if they are different temps. Wow, my floors look so much more colorful with the fluorescents.Also the paint that was too dark looks bright and cheery(although still not a match for my floor so I'm repainting :( Here is a link that might be useful: myperfectcolor

LOL, Bragu. Edie, we have hawks, owls, a pair of eagles that nest by the farm, coyotes, black bears, bobcats, an occasional cougar. What killed the chickens last time? Raccoons, ugh. I wanted my chickens to all be "free range", but the biggest predator here is the neighbor's dogs, so my ladies have fenced in "runs" and are only allowed out when I'm right there to watch them, like when I'm working in the garden. We just put bird netting over the top to keep the raptors out and we have buried the fence and lined it with rocks so nothing can dig in under. It's a constant argument with nature but we got 11 nice fresh eggs today, compliments of the ladies. Annie

They are an older type and that might be the reason, but I really think it is the weather this year. It has been so weird. Unseasonably hot, then cold, Way too much rain, then none, then nonstop rain again. I am 7b Alabama, but there is a thread about the same thing much farther north. https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5952032/when-the-joy-is-gone#n=20 Maybe you can find the Gonzales again.

We purchased the Sven in August 2018. Within a couple of weeks, the fabric started pilling. We were told that this is normal for natural fibers and it would eventually stop. Two plus years later it has only continued to worsen. We shave it regularly with a fabric shaver but it just continues to pill. The cushions are sagging heavily. This started early on. Because of the tufting on the seat, we can't restuff. We are now shopping for a new couch because we are uncomfortable. Sadly, I don't recommend this couch. I have pictures but cannot see how to post them! Here are links that hopefully work. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zbd2K7M4pz7r6MaD6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/LWeSp9uirdnCtQfg9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/WfMBYxfE56J5p6PHA https://photos.app.goo.gl/3oL9UyBBJp8y7kL66 https://photos.app.goo.gl/TmbL6nXfwHHEo8DAA