I have a medium to large eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops and a white tile floor. What would be good colors for the walls? I do not want the black and white and red combo. Thanks.
At the store, get the kind of paint card that shows four or five colors. Choose a sky blue, then go one or two shades lighter. Your kitchen sounds lovely! Curtains could be white with a small design (perhaps embroidered) that includes the right shade of blue, too. Because of the wall color, it would jump right out at you. Good luck! --sarsi P.S. I recently learned that if you choose a color but it's not from the brand of paint you want, they can mix it in any brand.
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Request: Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen
Archived on 11/28/2009
I have a medium to large eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, and a white tile floor. What would be good colors for the walls? I do not want the black and white and red combo. Thanks.
Debbie from Dallas, TX
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RE: Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen
My choice would be cobalt blue, with some yellow accents. (01/12/2009)
Request: Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen
Archived on 01/12/2009
We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen in a black and white design. My home is 170 years old, and I wish to maintain the character as well. The cabinets are white, counter is black quartz, the back splash is a random pattern of black and white ceramic tiles. The floor tiles are a gray/green porcelain. The kitchen opens into the family room. I would like to paint the walls white, but my contractor is concerned it is too much white. What color do you suggest I use? We are also going to paint the family room, so I am open to a color for this room, and I really like shades of red, yellow, and tans.
Cindi L. from Newark, OH
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RE: Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen
How about a color that's close to the gray/green porcelain tiles? A pale sage green would be a nice color for the living room, and there are lots of colors that go with green. (02/24/2008)
I agree that pulling color from the tiles would be a good choice- It's also a historical color, if I remember correctly, our house is 168 year old this year. If you go to your paint store, you can get little booklets that have color combinations using not just historical colors, but tons of good ones. As for matching the red/tan/yellows you have in mind, you just listed all of the other colors in our house. And I assure you they look great- We had the help of a designer, too. Tell you what, have the contractor prime the walls you want to paint, then take a look at how much white there will be. Then get a small sample of a matching green and paint it in a few places around the wall to see how the light hits it. I think you'll love it. Good luck. (02/24/2008)
Red as an accent wall. Pick one that goes with your other colors. (02/24/2008)
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RE: Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen
Light tan or dark cream looks really good with black and white. Be careful with red. It's a great accent color but start with a little and add more until you're happy. It's a color that will overpower quickly. (02/25/2008)
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RE: Paint Suggestion for Black and White Kitchen
I like the suggestions about pulling from the tiles as it is the only permanent color you have now. If you really want white, you can choose from a collection of "whites" that are only slightly hued. It might be a good compromise. (02/26/2008)
