I realize it would be best from a color selection standpoint to put the cabinets in first, but the contractor doesn't want to do it that way (which, having painted most of our pretty large house myself, I understand) and its not something I think is worth making a production over. At worst, if it looks bad, it wouldn't be a disaster to repaint it. The "white" cabinet is actually a very light grey, it was supposed to be a tinted varnish match to SW Repose Grey, but it turned out a little lighter than anticipated but we liked it as much if not more. That color will be used on the L shaped run that includes the brick. The grey stain is for the island, appliance wall, and lockers. The door style will be the same and recessed, rather than raised, panel. The samples were just color. We do really like the brick and I suppose we will try and keep it with a sealer. It's original to the 110 year old house, so nice to keep a part of it intact. I cleaned it up a little last night which makes the transition at the top less obvious and it will broken up some by the hood duct cover. My research is that people that actually have sealed brick behind a cooktop/range seem to think its fine. Suppose we can always cover it later but once its covered going back would be tough. Wife (our roles are reversed in this endeavor from what I think the more common scenario is, I've done most of the hardcore planning while she weighs in about the things she has a strong opinion about) decided she wants the light blue (Tradewind) on the perimeter and the interior pantry/closet/appliance walls to be either Sea Salt or Comfort Grey. I had sort of pictured it as majority a greener shade with the blue secondary, but I think either would work.

For a soft off white or ivory, a few to check out are: Acadia White, Linen White and Bone White by Benjamin Moore. Get samples and paint large swatches on poster board to move around as the light changes.

Hi Kate, We live in NYC area, go to several open houses a month, many are multi million dollar properties. On this end the answer is "no." Grey is very popular here and sends a mental note to perspective buyers that the property has been updated. Anything that is beige screams "builder" and all white walls translates to "landlord-rental paint" Currently, buyers here shudder at anything in the orangy-red colors. I've heard countless people mumble at open houses "we'd have to redo the floors" when presented with outdated, bright orangey colored wood floors. White kitchens and subway tile is received with relief and enthusiasm. Having said that, "grey" comes in so many different shades that it's easy for everyone to find one they like. Agree with everyone above though, find what you like and go with it! We have lots of grey in our home and love it, but our grey is in paint only and at that, on accent walls. I could easily have it changed in a heartbeat.

pmoskie, it does look more blue in that photo. maybe it's your monitor or the pic you have. here's another picture of it and it looks more blue than gray. have you ordered a sample? it's listed here: https://thezhush.com/five-perfect-powder-rooms/ they said they used Mineral. and heres the link they used to order it. https://www.decoratorsbest.com/products/schumacher-oiseaux-et-fleurs-mineral-wallpaper?sscid=61k5_u9a9k Here are some other photos w/it I suppose if you used a soft blue paint color, it would bring out more of the blue tones. Just like if you were to paint the wainscot in one of these gray tones, the paper would look more gray. (Personally I'd use that blue color on the walls. It's beautiful) or, try some of these colors Mineral, Porcelain and Cinnebar and Peridot are the colors it comes in do you have a sample of the paper? why don't you order one? i do like the marble tile you've chosen.