What color should I paint the center island cabinet (now navy blue)?
I'm asking for input on small island paint color. We just changed out all countertops to a white w/gray vein quartz. The upper/lower cabinets on the stovetop/microwave/oven wall and the larger island with sink/dishwasher are painted a soft white. Its all one large area with dining area and living room, all walls are a light gray. My style is on the contemporary side. Do I need to have similar colors in the area mentioned that is near the kitchen to make everything blend? I'm considering shades of blue or teal that would pop in an almost white kitchen with black appliances (blue is already in my living room area) or a deep shade of a blue red (which is not currently in the living room area, I just like that color). I have gray, blues, teal throw pillows as well a medium color pimento or terra cotta color pillow. The leather sofa is described as 'greige', both chairs are fabric; one chair is solid slate gray fabric and another is several shades of gray circles. I'm considering replacing the rug in living room with a gray rug of some sort (if I go with blue cabinets, I'll look for something with blue in it a well a gray). The door you see in the background will be painted white along with trim. I'm open to ANY suggested color for the cabinet. I just feel there is no accent color to peak of in those room. Thank you for your input.
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Comments (28)The dark ceiling in the recessed area has to go - it just creates a black hole effect in an already dark area. A quick lick of primer and then white ceiling paint will make a difference there. The living room side of the peninsula appears to be a soft grey and seems to work with the rest of the area and the counters. Would you consider carrying that colour into the rest of the kitchen on the cabinets? Or, if you could find a slightly warmer version (more greige than grey), it might work really well with the floors and fight less with the brick. It sounds like you're currently stuck with the brick. When you do a remodel definitely plan to remove that as it is really bossing everything else in the room into playing along with it. I'd paint it or whitewash it and make it the same colour as whatever paint colour you choose for the cupboards. It won't disappear, but it might fade into the background a bit which would help. When you remodel I'd also find a different location for the frig. A frig door that opens into a doorway is such a pain - we had it for years at another house and I just detested it. I know the counters aren't really working with the brick but I would never counsel getting rid of them because they really do look gorgeous and you clearly do like them. If you can, it would likely be a great idea to find a local design consultant to come out and work with you for a few hours. Some definitely do hourly work, rather than a large job. They can help you pull a cohesive plan together on colours that would work best with the elements you have....See More
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