Hi jmcgowan, Can't wait to see your F&B Pointing painted cabinets. Pointing was one of our top choices -- such a beautiful color! Our kitchen isn't that big by kitchen standards these days (it is 274 square feet). So the calm continuity of the same color on cabinets and trim works well in our ''smaller'' space. In general, however, I do like the play of different shades of white layered together in a room. So I certainly don't think there is anything wrong with picking a different white for the trim. In some cases it might add the depth or slight contrast that the room needs. My sense from your drawing is that your kitchen is quite a bit larger; perhaps that is why your architect thinks that in your space having different trim and cabinet colors will work well. I'd encourage him to tell you a bit more about his thinking on this. Again, he may well be right. In any case, once your cabinets are installed, if you decide you want to match (or not match) you can make that decision at that time. As for the counters, we had some rough ideas about what our counter top colors/material might be before we ordered the paint color for our cabinets; but we didn't know for sure. That was a bit of a gamble.

decoenthusiaste: Thanks for solid advice. The seller replaced the windows in the last couple of years - they are a beige vinyl. Good for energy efficiency, but don't love the color. But if we're sticking with the current brick colors (which are not my first, second or third choice on color either), then they blend. The picture with the hedge is somewhat dated from the realtor listing: the snowpaclypse of 2021 killed virtually all the hedges, and the foundation work took care of the rest. I have a landscaping plan: just need to finish the under-foundation plumbing repairs before we can start. The trees prevent grass from being a great option - so we'll probably do a large bed with hostas, ferns and other shrubs. 100% agree about the tacky edging bricks. My son works in construction, so he'll be most of the improvements (and yard work). The front door is currently forest green - would you paint the door the same color as the trim? Also- are you saying that the windows are not type to work with shutters because they butt up to the eave of the house?

Thank You. We had quite a few samples but it was still difficult to decide since colors looked different depending on the light. Beside we had to make sure it goes with countertops and other elements in the kitchen.

it will be hard to marry the kitchen floor w the counters w another beige or cream paint shade . And there is enough of those tones anyway...but numerous sample cards brought in might help you realize the goal.....if I were painting the cabs I'd move into a green color...light to medium .... start w sage , which isnt too gray. You dont really want cabinets to "match" counters when the floor isnt the same at all. Maybe describe what you mean by "match" to clarify.....Is this simple fatigue with the brown or is the finish needing redoing? If you start to notice the nuances of color you'll see how the alabaster suggested above doesnt align w the floor at all..and it has enough khaki or yellow , which will make the counters look peachy/apricot....so it gets quite difficult....you're better w a white but I'd shift to a real color as mentionned .