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Help w/ Kitchen Paint...Couldn't get picture of Tile on message, sorry

8 years ago

I am redoing kitchen...am using Riyadh Jade Porcelean Tile looks just like onyx in real life.but other pattern is browns/taupes...kitchen is 12x12 two counters..one has sink/window overhead and bottom cabinets and the other counter has lower no upper. they are L shaped...am afraid tile might overpower,,,want to use glass subway tile color of onyx not the darker veins and then paint walls....paint bottom cabinets 1/2 shades darker than upper cabinets...don't know about floor either. so need help with paint colors/ floor and any ideas on backsplashes...

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rebunky

8 years ago

My first reaction, although that Aqua green is beautiful, I really do not see any of that color in your countertop tile. I would say no to that one. The grey one is better, but still not sure.

So you want help with paint colors for the upper cabs and lower cabinets (being a slightly darker shade) and then flooring?

I think you should also cross post in the decorating forum. They are great with paint colors!

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javiwa
8 years ago
Seems the GW/Houzz picture upload function is working now, so try again. Good luck!
cpartist
8 years ago
I'm sorry you lost me. Are those the new tiles? If not, where are they?
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Help w/ Kitchen Paint...Couldn't get picture of Tile on message, sorry Marion Lathamon Monday I am redoing kitchen...am using Riyadh Jade Porcelean Tile looks just like onyx in real life.but other pattern is browns/taupes...kitchen is 12x12 two counters..one has sink/window overhead and bottom cabinets and the other counter has lower no upper. they are L shaped...am afraid tile might overpower,,,want to use glass subway tile color of onyx not the darker veins and then paint walls....paint bottom cabinets 1/2 shades darker than upper cabinets...don't know about floor either. so need help with paint colors/ floor and any ideas on backsplashes
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Marion Latham
Original Author
8 years ago
I don't have them yet....I have one and I'll try to get a picture of it and send....will be later this afternoon.....
Marion Latham
Original Author
8 years ago
OKAY here goes with the photos, please keep in mind I have no idea how to do photos...THIS is 4 different shots of 1 countertop tile and the two subway tiles I am trying to decide between...so any ideas on painting (walls, cabinets, ceiling) or backsplash ideas or floor ideas...
Marion Latham
Original Author
8 years ago
I put everything under forum for kitchens....at least that is what I think I am doing
romy718
8 years ago
Are you painting existing cabinets? What type of flooring are you thinking of, wood, tile or something else? Do you have any pics of the existing space?
Marion Latham
Original Author
8 years ago
yes painting existing cabinets....don't know, still trying to decide on counter tops and then match to that
Marion Latham
Original Author
8 years ago
here is existing, what was I thinking pictures
houserookie
8 years ago
You are definitely not afraid of color! Good for you! :)

If you want to go for a lighter coordinating look, the gray tile is the way to go. Make sure it matches the gray in the tile. Technically you could go with white backsplash as well, but I think it would be too cold of a contrast, compared to the warm shades in the tile. The cabinets could be sort of the same shade of gray as the backsplash, and the floors could be a couple of shades darker. Or vice-versa. I think that would make the counters pop.
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Marion Latham
Original Author
8 years ago
how do I cross post to the decorate forum

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