Looks good. Nice to see a modern treatment of stencil. I've used them in the past. It's not easy to get a polished look.

tartanmeup -- thank you for the note! In my (way too many) logged hours of paint searches (and too many samples!), that beautiful color slipped through my fingers so thank you for the color recommendation! And, anything iffy (accent/color choice) is my waffling dilemma since it is so high up and I am getting too old to climb up there and change my mind ;)

Really beautiful. Log burning? Other? Will you actually be using the fireplace? Painted or stained dark, it would be dreary and foreboding. Painted or stained white, it would be nothing short of cringe-worthy. Not sure you have the natural sun light at that end of the room for plants. Someone wanted to enable their pets and/or themselves to set atop that hearth to warm. If you don't want to do that, you might consider altering the hearth -- removing it and recreating it so the top of the hearth is floor level. If you leave the hearth as is, then you could panel that short wall left of the fireplace and build in interior lit cabinets with solid doors below the top of the firebox but glass shelving and doors above that to the ceiling, leaving the paneling and stone visible through the cabinet. Remember to have an electrical outlet in the corner vertical between the lower solid cabinet doors. Then set a comfortable chair and sturdy floor lamp/table combo in the corner in front of that. Either way, would not add a mantel to add clutter the top with items above it. If you do add a mantel or shelving, consider putting the full width of the fireplace wall. You could add art to the fireplace but instead of a framed picture or poster or print of painting, consider something else -- perhaps something that reflects your interests and hobbies made from pressed metal.

Beth, thank you! All great suggestions!! We debated between cloud white and alabaster for the cabinets, so I must be on the right track. As far as hardware, yes! We’ve got silver bar pulls chosen, not too different from the photo you shared. Love the kitchen you shared! Very timeless/classic, which is what we’re going for. I think your advice confirms we are doing okay so far... perhaps we will live with the new cabinet color before choosing wall color. Thanks for including ivory lace in your image...that’s what I’m leaning toward for walls right now. 😉