I don't mind your paint colors.
was it you I just convinced to get new lighting? (if it wasn't, it was someone w/a similar kitchen!)
If you have 4000K light bulbs in there, you should be good.
Ok, your granite looks like Baltic Brown (or Dakota Mahogany) granite. It was very popular back in the 90's. not so much now.
I wouldn't even think about doing a white tile w/this. There is no white in the granite. You could do a taupe, gray or black. maybe a cream, but no white. Travertine is a very popular tile choice w/this granite because of the taupe color in that natural stone.
this is from Tilebar. Manchester Dove, 3x12.
or, a few other color choices. Bottom Lt, Newport 2x10 in Hibiscus, middle, warm charcoal glass tile, Rt, Cloe in Gray. top Lt, Cloe-white, middle-Kiln ceramic 2x8, and top is Loft Frosted in Sand.
But, if you want to keep those modern handles, then I'd prob do the elongated picket in a matte finish. just like this one. With the warm gray grout, some wood cutting boards,,,,In fact, This is the winner for me!!
Yep. I like this one best
instead of black hardware, maybe look at the ORB,
and less modern style. try these cup pulls or handles like this one:
you said you're doing under cabinet lighting, so doing a glossy black tile with a gray or creamy grout color would really look nice. You could even paint your island more of black color, like this Iron Ore color, and I think it would work better
Then I wold find a salvage wood door for your pantry. (try a Restore/Habitat humanity, or a Architectural salvage store. they have millions of doors to choose from)
I think the vintage look and warm wood tone really adds some depth to the kitchen.
paired with a new tile splash, and it would look pretty darn good!
Add a runner like this, w/some black or gray. Oh, I love the style handles above^
Or this black runner. (this is actually my kitchen)
If you do plan on painting the island, then add some simple trim work to the end panels to give more of a finished look
floor and decor has this off white/gray tile
However, if you want to change your granite, let me know and we can do something diff.
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