Don't do it. Of course he offered you 10% off, because it's better for him than 100% on him to redo. As you read these threads, the domino effect is unmistakable. Change one thing, leads to another. How much are you paying for the WRONG color? Do not do it.

Edited to add: I selected what turned out to be the wrong color for my guest bath vanity. It's way darker than I had intended, but I chose it. It's on me. It is just one 60" piece in a room I use way less frequently than my kitchen.

You chose another color for a reason, right? Don't do it.

I wouldn't keep them unless you are absolutely sure you love them as much as what you picked out. If you think you do/can love them, I would counter and ask for 20%.

And you should insist that he pay extra to have the correct cabinets rushed.

If I really liked the color, I would do it. Sometimes a random event like that turns into something really cool choice that you never would have thought of. I think 10% is a little stingy. I think you should ask for 20% - maybe even 25%. The worst that could happen is that you meet in the middle.

Since you like the color that was ordered by mistake and, as you say, it is growing on you, then why not consider it a "fortunate accident" and go ahead and use the cabinets? Of course, if you don't like the color and have your heart set on what you oringinally ordered, then you should insist on getting what you wanted. Here's what concerns me ... if your contractor has to absorb the full cost of those wrongly ordered cabinets, even if it is HIS FAULT, you may end up suffering for it. He will be doing your job now with a huge cut in his profit, maybe even for NO profit. That is a very costly error on his part. Even if that has nothing to do with you, I'd be concerned that the quality of the rest of the job would suffer. Have you discussed NOT using the cabinets? What was his attitude? I would also want the entire order inspected before deciding ... is everything else satisfactory regarding the condition of the cabinets?

I agree that 10% discount is too low. However, if you like the "wrong" color and could get a counter and backsplash that you like without too much hassle and much higher cost, I'd negotiate a higher discount by explaining the increased cost and inconvenience.

Are the new cabs the same price as the ones you picked?

nosoccermom makes a good point ... some finishes are more costly than others. Is this new finish comparable?

10% is to low to me. 20-25% is more reasonable.

The colors are way different, but the cost is the same. The wrong color is a shade that I was considering early on in the planning phases because it is a better match with my overall decor and was a safe choice. I decided on a totally different color that compliments my decor, but may lead to more changes in furniture, etc, which make me a little nervous, and I will need to make these changes over time, but I really like it. Thanks for all of your feedback.

What did you decide, neetsie27?

You sound like you're okay with this color. And a safe choice in cabinetry isn't a bad thing. Go over every detail of the kitchen /other rooms in your mind, and if you think you're okay with it, do the easy thing and stick to this new shade . . . but I would definitely ask for more than 10% for such a major change. OR, if you want to go another direction, say that this new shade means you'll have to change the counters and backsplash -- so you want those things provided without charge.

Play nice though, or you may end up paying for it in other areas of your build -- maybe even without your knowledge.

If you decide to keep them, I would ask for at least 25%. Contractors make a profit on everything they order. If he refuses the 25%, tell him, OK then order me the correct cabinets. See how fast he accepts the 25%.