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1- don't get rid of those pretty cabinets on top. I was admiring them and I pictured them in white. I think black on the bottom would be too much with the black appliances. You can cut out the background in the doors with a rotozip and replace with glass doors. that might look pretty. if you don't like that idea or the painting idea them how about changing the doors instead of replacing the whole cabinet? I just ordered doors and drawer fronts for my kitchen and the total was only $279, much better than new cabinets. 2- Organic and I have the same floor. 3- Did I read you were considering blue corian countertops? That sounds good to me. I did my countertops in tile, which admitendly some people don't like and it cost me less than $50. I love your plate rails on the wall and that blue storage shelf. soooo cool!

Have you considered BM Grant Beige for your walls? It is a cool neutral grey/beige that pairs well with blue and green and it seems to be represented in the pictures you posted. I just used this - love it in my hallway but don't like it in my loft with my blond wood furniture. But really like it in the hall - looks very fresh, clean, crisp and I think it would be a nice backdrop to your carpet and furnishings. I suggest White Dove for your doors and trim. For your windows, have you considered white 2 inch blinds and a valence or fabric covered cornice rather than drapes? I say keep the fabric on your windows to a minimum and find a simple pattern that includes blue and beige or blue and green.

Georgia, we ended up doing Latte throughout. I love it. They are finishing up the painting today but I'll post pics tomorrow after the chair rail is done. We also did red (SW Bolero) in the art niche and beneath the chair rail in the DR. We left the kitchen color the same since it goes with the Latte and is a bit lighter. I plan to get some very colorful window treatments and window seat cushions and pillows to make the kitchen nook pop more, rather than doing the kitchen in a different color. RG at 50% was pretty light. It was very similar to the Blonde, but with a slightly different tone to it. It also looked lighter than Blonde to me. I hear you about repainting. I'm kicking myself for paying another $200 to get the LR repainted just a week later LOL. But I would rather do that than hate my LR, KWIM? Good luck!