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last month

In need of paint recommendations!! We are doing some home updates and while I would love to update our granite countertops, it’s not in our budget. We are looking to paint the walls a beige color (no yellow undertones) that will complement and contrast well with our cream cabinets and countertops. We are getting new backsplash that has whites/creams/tans in it to brighten up the space and also changing the hardware on the cabinets.

As shown in the third photo, we tried accessible beige (top left) and loved the color but felt it was too dark. The one below that is it lightened 50% but it leaned more grey than we wanted. We are also planning to paint an accent wall in that same room a dark green to give the area a pop of color (fourth pic). Any recommendations for paint/decor are welcomed!! Thanks in advance!!

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thinkdesignlive
last month
I see you have bright white trim and creamy cabinets. Do your existing walls match the cabinet color? Do you know the exact cabinet color? You run the risk of a clash of creams and whites here so go slow and get large samples to test. Painting directly on the wall is not recommended. If you know the cabinet color then let us know. If you don’t then take a door to a paint place to get it matched. That is your baseline color to work with. Then, once you know that you can post back here and we can let you know specifically what colors work with it. Don’t worry about the green u til you get your neutral right.
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thinkdesignlive
last month
Also more pictures of the space would help. Not understanding the accent wall area at all.
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The easiest way to ensure your whites work together is to use the same white on the cabinets, walls, trim and doors in different sheens. I assume this is SW Pure White, which is not really a pure white. It is a very pretty, very neutral off white with just the slightest creamy warmth. Since you painted the trim, you already have the paint. Paint a few large samples and place them over a couple of upper and lower cabinets. I think it will be fine with the granite, but you have to look at it and see if you think it works for you and the best way to know for sure is by using large samples. I am not sure that I would go with a white backsplash. It will be tough to get one that works with both the counter and the cabinet since the whites are not the same. Your pushing your luck. I might go with a gray backsplash or even one that is dark like the iron ore island. Another option would be to use some color. I know - color is frightening, color requires commitment. With the white cabinets and walls, gray counters, introducing green or blue in the backsplash and on the island could make your kitchen stunning instead of stark. Go bold or go subtle, find the color that makes your heart sing and will bring you joy when you walk into the room.
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Emma Alexander
Original Author
last month
Thank you for your input! We unfortunately don't know the exact color of the cabinets, they are a creamy/off white color but maybe we could take one off and take to the paint store to color match if you think that would be beneficial. I want a wall color that is a tad darker than the cabinets and blend well with our countertops. I attached a picture below of the whole area to include the accent wall (on the far left). Thanks for your suggestions and I will let you know if we can figure out the exact cabinet color.
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cat_ky
last month
Rather than take off a cabinet door, just take one of your smallest size drawers with you to match paint. I personally, would pick an actual color for the walls, since the area could use a bit of interest.
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thinkdesignlive
last month
I think that green paint color would be lovely brought in w pillows and art maybe? The rug isn’t necessarily tying in with that though. I’m afraid it would seem a bit lopsided to do that whole sofa wall in it (as the sectional reads a bit cool grey I don’t think the green wall is a good idea). Your drapery rods could be tweaked to be of appropriate scale and not extending past the panels. There is nothing wrong with just leaning into your cream/grey aesthetic and keeping it airy and neutral. What does your rug look like by the sectional?
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thinkdesignlive
last month
And I have to say your current wall color looks pretty good with the cabinets.
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