I've attached one of my personal inspiration pics. The walls in the Belgian inspired home have a similar feel to Tuscan troweling, plus a bit of sanding. The cool tones really alter the feel. I suggest taupe, sand, ivory and maybe some ebony. Matte finishes and organic fabric and texture. I think i might paint to cabs a taupe or gray with pewter glaze and do the walls lighter. Light countertops and backsplash. Just suggesting. This is what I am working toward in my own home. Slowly but surely. Personally, I am adding a modern feel to it. Maybe concrete, silestone, or limestone countertop. Linear, monochrome backsplash. Hope this helps one way or another.

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I think if you painted the cabinets white and the walls a very light, neutral color, they would almost disappear, but the texture would look good. Designers are always saying it's important to use texture in neutral rooms :)

If you like stainless steel appliances, that would give you a bit of a modern look, maybe with a stainless steel hood, over the range. Here are a few pictures. The first one has the neutral colors and cool hood.

The second is a bit loud, but (ignore the color) look at that beautiful marble table/island with black iron legs. That would be beautiful, modern, but still go with the old world plaster walls.

Maybe black coutertops (granite or soapstone, even black marble?) for the perimeter countertops and possibly the same light marble as the island, for the backsplash tiles?

Lots of stone would go with the plaster, wood floors (nice stain choice) white cabinets, neutral walls and stainless steel, IMHO.

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There was a recent thread where someone had painted their cabs BM Nimbus. It's a beautiful light soft gray/taupe color. That might be a great cab color choice. WHiteish... without being stark. Then you could paint the walls a cooler color to make it less Tuscan(Y)