Ditto----and I love the pics above. Don't get why there's an argument at this point. Now, maybe a discussion about what kind of "white" goes with what granites and so forth, so since you've already painted your cabinets, there could be some granites that go better than others, knowing all the variations of "white," (seems pretty likely there will be one to go with antique white!) and finding the right brown-black for your cabinets, based on nuances of color, cost, stone qualities, and also on things like your floors, dishes, or favorite accent colors; or even being open to being surprised by something you come across and hadn't considered how it might look and so head off in a new direction based on what looks great-- but seems pointless to insist you "need" black. That appears to be someone else's kitchen.

Thanks so much for all of the pictures. They are very helpful to get a visual idea. I so appreciate everyone's help! Boxerpups, I'm always amazed at the photos you have filed away. You are amazing. slush1422, I can't wait to see pictures of your completed kitchen. It is beautiful. noebee1313, thank you for your suggestion. This was one of our original options, but the majority of the cabinets are uppers. Therefore adding the few base cabinets wasn't very expensive. Here is a drawing of what the kitchenette is intended to look like. Its not very big but should work perfectly in the space.

Carol - I love saltillo too! The DR formerly had off white carpet with a big pink kool-aid stain & the kitch was faux til looking linoleum. I guess I don't feel so bad though as your kitchen, or lack of seems to take the prize! Yikes! What are you getting into? :) Oh yes, I have the doggie prints, put them right next to the french doors off the LR & I have chicken prints & what looks like a coke bottle. hee! Yeah, I have the whole 9 yards. One friend said she hid those under the fridge, I embraced them! Especially since we are animal folks. I used the plain old gray saltillo grout. It has darkened with age & wear, the flooring is about 4 years old now. The paint "colro" is Stowe White by Glidden (Home Repo), they were done in about 2000/2001. I added 1/2 round molding to them too as they were flat panels. They were TSP'd, lightly sanded, one coat primer & a few of paint that was sprayed on. The bases I did myslef with a "weenie roller" the skinny pink hot dog roller. I have not heard of that product. There were no brushes involved tho since we actually had a gun, TG! My home isn't much bigger than yours, just over 1500 & it's 30 years old. The only thing the PO left me was bad taste (think 1980) & a greasy counter where the micro once was. I can't wait to see your finished product Carol. Living in the SW I have an interest in all of those beautiful materials you are using. :) You all are killing me today. :) A red light district kitchen! Now that would be schweet! A red Sin range would be divine in there. Puts a new meaning of HO in HO'me remodel.

Have you looked at inspiration pictures if beach kitchens with white appliances? Before deciding on cabinets, consider all of other elements that you are drawn to, so you can come up with a plan. I like white counters, cupboards that go to ceiling, some open shelving or one glass front cupboard to make space feel lighter and larger. Suggest moving sink to under window.