Hi, ohassan. I found your question and read it..can't answer in a detailed way just yet-it's been a hard day's night(c) I'll need to re-read it and think tomorrow but just something that popped out to me so to say, in your inspiration pics..they're all very sleek, modern or contemporary looking kitchens. is it the style you go for? If yes-I feel you're freer with colors, since the sleekness of other elements and simplicity of details allows you that. What's the style? what the doors will be? what the flooring will be? Laminate that's often used in modern kitchens is more pure of a color than painted wood..I'm not great in explaining why, but that's what makes it easier to use sometimes even two or three laminates together, and add something natural and textured like stained wood..is it something that you had in mind? Another question-are you sure you want white? Because I hear from you some hesitation..or I may be wrong. If you're willing to share some pics, whether of your plan, or materials that you've chosen already, or the room in question-that would help. There are common answers, but they probably will prove more specific and useful when the question gives more specifics as well. Every home is different, every space is different..every person who asks is different too. So. I don't want to hijack this thread..if you're comfortable sharing more details and visuals on Dilemma's side(which I frankly find too big and hectic), I'll go there and look and try to think some more.. I bet other posters will find it helpful too. There were some nice answers there, but I looked very fast through them. Or you can cross post here also if you wish. (when I say I'll write something fast it still takes half a page..sorry about that))

Are your floors stained on-site hardwood or did they come pre-finished? I’m asking because I really like how your kitchen has turned out - and I’m thinking about being a copycat (as my mom used to tell me - “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery“ - every time my younger sister would “copy” me - ex. I cut 6” off my hair - 4 days later my sister got the same exact haircut). I might have missed it - but what did you go with for your backsplash? Oh - and I know that you already had your countertops but . . . Are they quartz or marble? Everything really looks nice. I may go a with a little “moodier” blue on my island - but I really like yours too. i just looked back through your photos - the blue island has so many looks depending upon light!

101streitired. looks very nice. could I offer one tiny bit of advice? thanks! The window. what you have is all very white and very solid. the mini blind is my pet peeve over kitchen windows. let me show you a photo shop of a new window treatment, and possibly a sconce. ( realize you can't do a pendant, and I know you have the trim piece across the front. but at least look at the window treatments) don't be afraid to add some cutting boards and greenery to the mix either

As others suggested, waiting until the other components are in place is very smart. Cloe is generally available, so I wouldn’t worry too much about it being unavailable and causing a delay. The variation of Cloe is what makes it so friendly in terms of balancing cool and warm. I’ve seen it look beautiful in warmer kitchens as well as cooler ones. We used the 5” square Cloe tiles set in a staggered pattern for our backsplash. Our cabinets are SW Extra White and the countertops are MSI Blanca Statuarietto, which has pale gray and pale tan subtle veining. The wall color is Snowbound. Despite being pretty much white on white on white on white, I feel it’s not sterile at all. In adding warm wood accessories and some pottery, towels, plants, etc it has enough “life” for me without being too cluttered. Pics are below so you can see how it plays in our space. Last shot is a close up of the counters. We plan to increase the brightness of our lighting. Best of luck with your new kitchen!