I agree with the comment above. They all look almost “clinical “ to me, too stark & not the “casual comfortable feel “ you’re aiming for.

I agree with salona's sentiments above.

I've also been digging the greige, white counters, deep navy look:

...from Amber Interiors.

To me, the 'style' of the three kitchens is all the same. So you've nailed down what you like and are really asking what color scheme to go with? None of them feel 'casual, comfortable' to me, either.

Honestly, I'm tired of the monochrome & gray & white kitchen look and I don't even own one. Smack me of being cookie cutter trendy.

I do like the overall style and would advise you to pick a color that you love, that you have loved forever, like since you were five years old, and try to incorporate it into the kitchen. As long as that color isn't pink! :-) OTOH, if you have loved monochrome since like forever, then go with any of the above. Like Salonva, I prefer the gray one of the three and I really, really dislike gray, too!

I don’t like any of them I agree the white is very stark but more than that none of them have agood layout and that blck or dark hood is not attractive at all. I like white and walnut together if you want 2 tone it is pretty classic lends itself very well to modern but a bit softer combo. What is the rest of your furniture like a kitchen is not planned in a vacuum the whole house needs to work together.

Not sure what you mean by casual but IMO that is set by the mood you bring to your home not by the actual decor.

Thanks everyone! @patriciacolwell it’s a new build so no furniture yet. Although I do like walnut I feel those kitchens are too stark for me. The one from amber interiors is a beauty will check out her blog. Lol seems like everyone is against the black and white :p I love the style of the kitchens but not sure what I should pick for colour choices. I will continue my research !

BP what is YOUR favorite color. What color do you constantly gravitate to?

I have a kitchen with very light gray cabinets and stark white countertops. I've warmed up my kitchen with mid-one brown wood floors (the same floor in the rest of my house), polished brass pulls on the cabinets, antique polished copper on display and some art. It's still neutral but it's not "sterile". I like a kitchen that is calm and peaceful. I've had lots of color in the past and I loved it at that time. Probably the stage of life I'm in right now, which is OLD!

What type of home is it? Do these looks all go with the bones of the home? The white is harsh to me - maybe a warmer white - just to soften it a little?? Maybe try a different mix of the finishes - all the bases in a darker or stained finish and just the uppers in white??

Good luck!

Well, I actually like the white and black- but probably because I have a ton of Mackenzie- Childs black and white Courtly check kitchen items- but it is a warmer white.

For a comfortable, casual feeling, I prefer the first kitchen with the shaker style cabinets and the warm toned wood floors. I do love having the island in another colour but it should work with the rest of the home especially if it is an open plan kitchen. In addition, your location may inform the colour you choose. For instance, I live by the ocean and so a paler blue would create a very beachy feel for my island but also work with the rest of my accent decor.

Couple of pieces of advice with your design:

- don't place your fridge right beside your oven. The oven can heat up the fridge making it work harder. With some manufacturers, it might even void the warranty on your fridge. And from a work triangle point of view, there should be more space between them.

- the island top should be a material like butcher block or at least the portion by the stools. Quartz and marble are 15% cooler than the surrounding air temperature making it uncomfortable for resting your arms on while sitting on the stools, especially if you live in a more northern location. If you're in the south, perhaps not such an issue.

Hope that helps.