Dark vs. Light Cabinets
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Using an app "Painter" I was able to find colors from several paint suppliers. The dark are almost black (SW Black Fox) & the light are Temperate Taupe.
Info:
+ The current kitchen is very busy with color, so trying to neutralize the eye.
+ We have LOTS of light available in this space & the colors seen are in our palette among the home.
Conditions:
+ Black/Brown granite has to stay
+ Back splash to be be replaced in future, but painted for now
+ Floor tile to be replaced in future w/wood from the main floor in the house (color TBD)
+ Ordering industrial or caged pendant lighting over the island.
I've always been in favor of the light/white cabinets, but something is throwing me off that bandwagon... (???)
Thanks for your creative input!
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