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White cabinets and countertops? If so, what paint? Pics pls!!

13 years ago

Hi all! I need your help! We are building new kitchen with white granite countertops and white painted cabinets. We are AGONIZING over what color to paint the walls? Please, please, please post your pics if you have an all white kitchen!! Thanks so much!!

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kitchendesigntips
13 years ago
Hi there! I love the WHITE look! Which white granite are you using? My clients love it because they really get to choose their favorite color for the walls since the white is such a neutral and bright color!

So here's what you do. Pick your favorite color. Get sample jars...I prefer Benjamin Moore over all other paint companies...and paint it on the walls and live with the colors for a couple of days. You'll DEFINITELY know after that. No more agonizing!

Oh, also, there are different styles to choose from once you pick your color. They are explained to you in the link below. If you have any questions, just ask me...have fun!

Justin

Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen Color Schemes
erikamc
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the link Justin. We chose White Supreme, which has a lot of white veining. I hope I don't mess this up :)!!
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My first thought was to go with a darker color -- black, chocolate brown or maybe green since the OP says some greens. I'm not a huge fan of oak, but these have more character and the only thing I really don't like about them is the hardware. Unfortunately, changing that and placing it properly will probably require painting. Going with white or a lighter color is more of a challenge because of the grain in the oak. Paint and grain seem to look better in deeper colors. I don't see the glazed look you are talking about looking good with your white. I also think it would replace one dated look with another and you might tire of it quickly. You probably want a brighter feel and thing dark cabinets will be darker. There have been a number of kitchens done with black or cocoa cabinets -- some in combination with white or cream uppers, that looks so bright and fresh. The contrast is so crisp and fresh that it creates a different look. Accent it with brushed stainless or something similar in your hardware, appliances if or when you replace them (or look into painting or getting panels for them if you prefer that over white), and possibly even in your small backsplash (it can be an inexpensive, designer look). I think it would feel a lot crisper and brighter, even though the cabinets might actually be the same or darker. When you do paint, I would think about taking down the valances over the sink and fridge. Take the shutters off and put a fabric or woven shade at the top of the opening. paint the area above the vent to match your cabinet or create a chalkboard there and put a fun saying on it -- but carry that color all the way to the ceiling. If you want the area above the fridge lower (a new fridge some day might be taller, but for now....) use a simpler piece of trim, no scallops. Consider a hanging rod for utensils in that little niche you have behind your cooktop. Update the accessories a bit and add a splash of function and/or color.
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txpepper
13 years ago
Wow! That's a very broad canvas question.

~ What is style of your cabinets?
~ Your flooring?
~ What type of look are you going for? Bold and vibrant, calm and serene....
~ Do you have 'favorite' colors?
~ Can the kitchen be seen from other rooms?
~ Do you have any inspiration pics?
~ On and on....

Sherwin Williams sells paint by the pint for about $5.00 each that you can test to your hearts content.

Which ever color direction you go....I rec painting a REALLY large test area and live with it a day or two so you can see it different times of the day with light source variations.

I made a post the other day that allows a person to play with color to help generate at least a starting point. It may help you out or least kill a few minutes playing around.

Pepper

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to my SW Color Visualization post
boxerpups
13 years ago
I have a white kitchen and I love to change the wall color
every year or son. I have had Camel Coat, Cobalt, Wedgewood
blue, Potato chip beige, Creamy yellow, Moonlight yellow,...
currently it is a soft almost white misty green.

What is your favorite color?
What colors do you have in the rest of your home?

What kind of granite? I ask because white river has
beautiful flecs of silver, brown... While Kashimir white
has some flecs of red and silver...River white flecs of
blue-ish brown, ..

Looking forward to seeing what you have and what your
favorite color is.
~boxer
erikamc
Original Author
13 years ago
I'm thinking a gray to go with the gray veining in the granite, but I'm worried it will look too dark when the entire room is painted. There is plenty of light though...
boxerpups
13 years ago
Oh there are some beautiful light colored grays that
you will find wonderful with your marble.
~boxer

Silver Fox Benjamin Moore (A garden web image)

Mega Greige by Sherwin Williams

Stone Harbor BM

Gray Breeze Behr

Palladian Blue BM

Plantinum BM

Glass Slipper BM (My favorite with marble)

Smoke Benjamin Moore

Serena and Lily Wall Paint in Oatmeal
erikamc
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you so much! I love some of the colors in those photos!
katieob
13 years ago
Hi!

We didn't go totally white/white as we have soapstone on the perimeter counters, but we have a large island with white calacatta marble. We chose Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray for the kitchen and the adjoining family room. I love, love the color. Fresh & crisp & airy with the white.
A few other blue/grey tones we throughout the house that look great with white trim: BM Cashmere Grey, BM Quiet Moments. Good luck!
Katie

Color is mostly visible above sink:

During construction, not a great shot of the color.
erikamc
Original Author
13 years ago
Katieob, your kitchen is GORGEOUS....thank you so much for the suggestion!!
lala girl
13 years ago
There are some amazing colors and advice already and I would agree about going light with paint color so the space looks airy and unified - I think a deep or dramatic paint could chop up the space. (Katiob - what a lovely space!!!)

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