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What color(s) would you paint this kitchen?

mary_lu_gw
13 years ago

Our kitchen is on the north side of the house with only one window. The PO had painted the wainscot a dark terracotta which I have liked. He also painted the ceiling a fairly dark green and the walls Navajo white.

I am thinking of repainting and definitely a lighter color on the ceiling. But...what color do I do the walls and more important, what color would look good on the wainscot if I change that? In addition to the kitchen this color theme is carried through to the mudroom/laundry. I am at a loss.

Our home is 140+ years old, so I do want to stay with somewhat historically correct colors, or at least colors that do not scream modern.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Picture ideas would really help too. I have searched on period kitchens, wainscot, vintage kitchens, etc. but have not come up with many workable ideas.

looking into the kitchen from doorway to dining room. (plans are to remove the corner cupboard and replace with a wall cupboard and a freestanding counter below.)



turning to the right, still standing in dining room doorway



continuing around, showing doorway into mudroom/laundry



sink wall



in mudroom/laundry looking toward the kitchen



cupboards in mudroom

As you can see, there is a LOT of the terracotta color. Any ideas?

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