Kitchen remodeling advice

Ashley C

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hi there, I am planning on remodeling my kitchen and staring with refacing my cabinets, installing Quartz countertops and adding a backsplash. Need design help for all including backsplash color. My style is Mediterranean/Spanish/Tuscan I have traditional cabinets. My current wall color is a burnt spice orange and the ceramic tile floors are a marble cream and match the Quartz countertops I plan on getting. l also plan to place a large bisque under mount sink to match bisque appliances that are staying with a large oil bronze faucet. My First thought was medium to dark pecan colored cabinets that match the coffee table shown with a cream marble style Quartz and a cream color brick backsplash with Spanish tile above stove and random Spanish style tiles throughout backsplash but need some advice. Also I need decor advice for above the cabinets. Help!! I'm also having a custom cabinet range hood installed to match whatever cabinet color I decide. I hate the grey stove hardware, any idea where I can get a different color and any advice on other colors? they will also be staining the dining table and TV niche the same color of cabinets. Also I want to add some stone or travertine on the island where some new wrought iron bar stools will go. What kind and color of tile/stone should I cover the island?

l have a lot of wrought iron decor on walls and the island and table chandeliers are brand new. I know Tuscan style is not that popular anymore but I'm not interested in a design that is "popular" ex: the grey and white themes and I personally think that style is a fad and more people should be doing Mediterranean these days lol. This room gets a lot of natural light and is connected to a small family room where my two young children and husband spend a lot of time in and where they make plenty of messes. Thank you in advance. The last picture is a possible backsplash with random Spanish tiles and two possible quartz countertop options. I just painted the room a burnt orange to create a warm space and to go with the Spanish theme I love. I would be willing to change the color just need advice on what color? Thank you in advance.

Featured Answer

PRO

Cabinets 4U, Inc.

9 years ago

Here is a great place to start: Putting together a kitchen color palette can be challenging!
Here is a great article that might help: Kitchen
Color Palette

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

practigal
9 years ago
I really like your kitchen, but the rust paint on the walls...I would change that first.
0
Related Discussions
kitchen remodel advice
Q
Comments (4)
Nikki, I provide homeowners and contractors with drafting services, I can do the layout for you in 3D and you can visualize everything as it was already done with walls there or not and get a feel for the entire space and how everything relates to the adjoining area and of course, you can make changes and see how different configurations will work and look. If you are interested please leave me a message with your email on my profile page and I will provide you with the details or you can find someone locally who can do this for you because this is the best way to go about it when it comes to most designs. Good luck
...See More
Kitchen remodel advice. Will these materials go well together?
Q
Comments (11)
yes the tiles are for the floor. I cannot change the tiles they are already delivered. I realized the problem with tiles and quartzite choice after i purchased these tiles. I had no idea it would be so hard to find something that does not fight with the pattern fo the tile. I have my mind set on quartzite for my stone and this stone comes with very limited options. Majority of them are very warm or less warm tones. Infinity white seems the least conflicting one. the cabinet is white high gloss and tiles are polished as well.
...See More
Kitchen Remodel Advice
Q
Comments (4)
Galley kitchens are actually very efficient, space-wise. If you go out to the main Houzz page you can search photos of kitchens - filter by "galley" and then "compact" for size, and you'll start to get some ideas. Then read the thread called "new to kitchens?" for the fundamentals of remodeling and what you should be thinking about. After that, come back - with a thick skin and maybe a glass of wine - and you can ask some more specific questions. Have fun!
...See More
kitchen remodel advice for 30s Tudor cottage
Q
Comments (42)
What I love about an enclosed pantry ... My house was built in 1940, with the typical tiny kitchen of the times. Before we moved in, we expanded the kitchen into the equally tiny breakfast nook but space was still precious. So, we remodeled our enclosed 20x6 porch -- into a 14x6 pantry and 6x6 mudroom. What I love about my walk in pantry ... First, I store almost all our food there instead of in the kitchen. It's all in plain site, arranged in logical order on sturdy shelves that run the whole 14 foot. (such as, rice cooker is stored next to the rice. Coffee filters, coffee beans, and travel mugs all on one shelf. Potatoes and onions on a low shelf that stays cool. Canned good in one area, condiments in another, pasta near the pasta sauce, baking goods on one end.) When I'm wondering what to fix for a meal, I go there and see what we have. When I make a shopping list, I go there and see what we need. Cookware that isn't used every day, vacuum, broom, and cookbooks also live in the pantry. This frees up precious kitchen cabinet space for dishes, glasses, pots & pans, tupperware, spices, and daily use items -- all convenient for dishwashing and storing leftovers. The pantry has two standard-size windows and plenty of electric outlets, but don't intend to cook in there. We achieved all that storage while still being true to the character of the house. So, I strongly vote for separate pantry -- but I'm reading all the good ideas in your thread and you've got lots to think about. Enjoy the process! :-) Oh, one other idea -- if you have a long run of cabinets, such as the 12 feet next to the fridge, incorporate some glass doors in the uppers. That will add visual interest.
...See More
Related Professionals
Corcoran Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Glens Falls Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Glen Carbon Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Santa Fe Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Toledo Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Wilmington Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Eufaula Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Wilmington Island Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Kentwood Cabinets & Cabinetry · Murray Cabinets & Cabinetry · Davidson Tile and Stone Contractors · Redondo Beach Tile and Stone Contractors · Whitefish Bay Tile and Stone Contractors · Gardere Design-Build Firms · Schofield Barracks Design-Build Firms
nancyjwb
9 years ago
I like the dark wood look, I think it is very warm. But it will make your room much darker if you leave the walls the color they are. Could you do a cream on the walls? Not sure how that would tie in with your appliances and counters. Lightening up the backsplash should help too.

You mentioned decor above the cabinets. I would leave it empty. What you have up there now looks good too. Just be careful about filling it up with decorative items, I think it makes the kitchen look cluttered.

Enjoy picking out your new kitchen:)
desertsteph
9 years ago
I think getting a sample of the med and dark woods for the cabs would help in deciding. along with a sample of the cream quartz countertop. I wouldn't be much help on what to use as a top for the island that is different tho. I'd wait to decide on the BS til counters/cabs are in.

but getting these things to bring home and put up next to the appl etc would make a big difference.

have you thought about an induction cooktop to replace the one you have?

I'd definitely change the wall color. It's too dark and not enough contrast with the cabs.

have you thought about having some of the lower cabs changed into drawers? all if the budget allows it...
User
9 years ago
That white baseboard needs to go . You don't see that in Spanish kitchens.
herbflavor
9 years ago
If you really, REALLY like the Mediterranean/Spanish theme you mention....which I would personally analyzeand scrutinize your elements in those terms...are you seeking warmth/intensity/style/wrought iron mixed in/sunshine flowing.....what is it exactly... you can have warmth without the deep coloration....is it the metallic touches? sun?-then unveil your windows from the heavy curtains and maybe ADD windows/skylite........anyway, for your stated preference, I would beam or texturize the ceiling-the white looks wrong..probably address the white door looming there in the background too.....and I would add another strong color like cobalt blue somewhere ...the wall paint doesn't bother me .....some find it needing redone....the space is large enough....go with texture and another color....maybe tile in the blue shade or texturize or cover with rustic wood , the island vertical surfaces-is that just wallboard? Is the new hood snazzy enough to get a theme going for color, and edit elsewhere in this space-clear off some of the wall things/take down the curtains/remove the different ceiling lite fixturess/fan, etc.....

Kitchen remodeling advice

Cabinets 4U, Inc.

Comments (6)

practigal

Related Discussions

Related Professionals

nancyjwb

desertsteph

User

herbflavor

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US