After many hours of reading posts on Houzz about EVERYTHING from appliances to paint, countertops, backsplash, sinks, faucets, pantry’s etc. I thought I’d thank the community here and share a pic of the final outcome of our remodel. The wall cabinets and trim are painted to match the cabinetry and trim in joining rooms but it’s basically SW Alabaster. The range hood is repurposed from an old antique carved mahogany fireplace mantle I found. I love my Taj Majal countertops and sealed them with “Granite Gold” sealer but now I’m considering having them professionally sealed as I was juicing carrots one day, spilled a little of the juice and although I wiped it up immediately I could see where some of it was absorbed into the stone. I tried to remove it with several different things to no avail. It’s not terrible but I know it’s there and I have yet to find anything to get it out. I’m now shopping window blinds and I’m sure with the help on Houzz I’ll find something appropriate. Anyway, hope the pic helps you or someone out there! Good luck!

Definately not doing grey. i have cream and white tones in my home and really dont think grey goes well with cream. i think your right about the white quartz. just wish i could get white in a more stronger material. marble runs in the wet area - laundry kitchen etc and carpet in the rest of the house. i have cream on the walls throughout.

@Jan Moyer Thanks for the tips- new to posting here. Kitchen was gutted and is being rebuilt so all hard surfaces (including floors throughout throughout the house) will be replaced and it's a little bit of a fresh start. Current trim throughout the home is Sherwin Williams Alabaster. Nearby dining room is Hale Navy with Alabaster panelling. Adjoining living room is Behr Wheat Bread, but I'm willing to repaint if need be.

Yes decide on your lighting first! I was constantly fighting w my contactor making me pick paint colors before my lights were even installed. I refused saying that you HAVE to have your lighting in your space before choosing colors and they said no you dont; have to and I responded well only if you care its done right the first time. Off topic thought do you know what stain is on your cabinets if they were custom? I have Taj Quartzite and cream cabinets but addinga custom wood hutch and deciding stain. Thanks!