Need ideas for paint color for open kitchen dining living room area

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We just bought this house and need ideas on what color I should paint walls of this open floor plan Kitchen-dining-living room area.   I don't like the blue and am thinking of a more neutral color for the walls. The furniture does not stay. We will eventually update the floor.

Charlotte · Answer

My cabinets and counter tops are exactly like yours and open into the dining room and den area. I painted the walls with Glidden Mushroom Cap and absolutely love it.

Janet · Answer

Paint 3 or 4 shades darker than cabinets. Unify space with coordinating lights. Blinds/drapes in the same shade as walls (buy them first have paint mixed to match) find 1 bold color accent 75% with it, another color 25%... example walls dark cream, throws, canisters, pillows, lamp bases,  bright green.  Candles, picture frames, bright pink. (insert your color choice for the green and pink)

Rose Estep · Answer

Good idea about unifying lights.. Still unsure about color of walls.. I have trouble seeing so I need lighter walls and good lighting. What about putting darker color above cabinets and backsplash just in kitchen area? Whole area is an upstairs part of house.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

I would use a nice earthy tone for the large wall and contrast the other two walls with lighter versions of the big wall.Research behr.com for color inspiration. They have all the latest trends to give you ideas.

Marylou45 · Answer

I would kept my wall colors light and airy and put my color in my furnishings.

Bertie Loftin · Answer

I repainted my interior last year. The majority of the house is Valspar 'Guilded Endive.' It is a pale yellow that changes with the angle of the light source. I love, love, love it. Be SURE to consider it. It is such a happy color!

Mickey Baron · Answer

NOT THAT BLUE!! LOL, I also, love the pale shades of yellow, & use different tones on different walls. But you really need to try swatches first. To check the fluctuating lighting in your home. From dawn to dusk. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine. Just do your homework ;) P.S. My FAVORITE paint is Benjamin Moore, their color wheels are AMAZING!

Pat · Answer

I would go with a light grey but a true grey, some of them look bluish and I know you're trying to get away from that. Also grey is a very popular color right now and we'll go with most decors. I would use Valspar you can get it with a primer in it but suggest using a primer first anyway, I think the walls look nicer. Also go with two tones.

Lesley · Answer

I have just painted my kitchen diner area with a darkish sage green on the end wall and a light linen type neutral on the other walls. I'm really happy with it and even the builders apprentice has been commenting on how nice it looks. But I warn you, I did go through a lot of 'tester pots'! Its really important to try colours out in the light that comes in to your particular home, everyone's is different. Try painting the colour onto a piece of plain lining paper and then moving that around the room, its easier than painting the sample on the wall.

Jonnie Hammon · Answer

To find the perfect color, for yourself, you need to ask yourself these questions. What is your favorite color, for  this big o

Robin Robinson Stamm · Answer

If you want neutral (which is always a good choice IMO), I'd go for a 'sandy' beige (brown undertones). It would compliment your kitchen cupboards, counter top, and the white trim. You could pick more 'modern' colors (yellow, sage, etc.) but they'll eventually 'date' the design.

Jonnie Hammon · Answer

Sorry, my Kindle is possessed by Murphy's Law. What type of flooring, and style of furniture are you considering? Are you aware that the color you choose, can make emotional impacts on you, your family, and friends. What colors do you enjoy being around.? You are going to see this color, or colors, on a daily basis, for years to come. I would say that neutrals are fine, but also boring. Making you want to avoid those rooms. To make it less boring, use a combination of colors. Decide if you want drama,  if you want retro, romantic, etc... . You can separate the areas using color or make it all seem to be one huge space. They thing is it is your taste, your home, and you are the ones that will have to live with your decision. Got neutral, but don't stop there. Be brave, and add a bold accent color on the wall, where your cabinets, and sink are. On the dining room side of the island, paint another color, and on the same Side as the sink, but in the living room, paint it the neutral color, only a couple of shades darker. It will give you a slight separation, while keeping it al

Jonnie Hammon · Answer

Again!! All cohesive and open.

Quince_Cottage · Answer

Congratulations on your new house! Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams is a warm neutral that reads as gray or beige depending on the lighting in the room. Either way it works well with just about every woodtone, solid surface, as well as other colors. It's not too dark and not too light. You've got nice bones in that space and improving the overall look by adding crown molding and a more up to date chandelier would be great (along with the paint and furniture updates). Personally I'd do away with the window treatments, especially the one over the French doors :) Good luck with your transformation!

Sherry · Answer

I would choose a color that will compliment the lovely wood color on your handrail. This color could be a cozy yellow tone like Beauti-tone's 'CORK'. Also, paint out all your trim with the color that is on your cabinets.This yellow color will also compliment your current flooring and the counter top in your kitchen. This will also lesson the amount of renovating by using just paint. Good Luck

MamaSita · Answer

Grey would be my choice. It's   neutral but modern.

Tina Ungerank · Answer

Color: half crescent moon by Benjamin Moore. Works with light and dark tones. Can dress it up or create an eclectic mix in design.

Jen R · Answer

Congrats on your new home and good luck with decorating! If you love it, then I think it will look nice, so pick what speaks to you and your style will shine through. Now that being said, I am a fan of Joanna Gains on Fixer Upper and she has pinned colors she uses on her show and I trust the colors she has chosen. Her board: https://www.pinterest.com/joannagaines_/paint-colors-as-seen-on-fixer-upper/ has many neutrals to choose from. We went with SW Mindful Gray in our family room and I LOVE it. I often find that grays can have too red of an undertone, but not at all with this one. A very warm color. Good luck with what you decide and looking forward to your photos of the updated room.

Sylvia · Answer

To make this open area more cozy and warm, any darker shade of a complimentary color would work. I used Benjamin Moore Caribbean Teal in my home.

Rose · Answer

Very hard question looking at your furniture it is an array of styles. Valance? Chandelier? Think you have to decide on all your surroundings before you go with a color. Just a thought.

Kini · Answer

The first thing is do you have a favorite color?  In my current house I have Vanilla Cream by Behr.  It's a soft yellow that at times during the day appears as off white.  I get the morning sun and it takes on a wonderful glow.  I also have a custom color that is a soft dove gray.  It's 360 drops of black paint in a 5 gal bucket with  no other colors or tint.  Depending on what color furniture I put next to then seems to reflect that color.  In my family room I have blue furniture and the walls takes a on a blue hue.

Fab and Pretty · Answer

Since you plan to keep the cabinets and counters of everything in the space I think they are key to find a colour that will harmonize. I can't really recommend a colour I think you have to try to find a tone in your counters. Then when you do decorate with soft coverings, wall accessories etch introduce poppy colours. I think a darker tone on the cabinet walls might look great too.

Mary · Answer

You can always paint it all an off the shelf white, walls, cabinets, and handrails. I agree about Sherwin Williams, they have fabulous colors as most do, but the best part about Sherwin is their customer service and support. They really are helpful in numerous ways, and always have coupons, deals etc especially for first timers ;) once you have the bright white everywhere, it will be easy to go whatever direction you choose with decor be it vintage, modern, mid century, etc all will work. I love colors and have found the all white leaves you with a trend surpassing classy canvas. It can always be changed. Once you have the white check out Emily Henderson, and vintage revivals, they both typically use white everywhere basic then are able to constantly redesign the room(s)! Everyone has great suggestions, but ultimately I agree with asking yourself what colors make you 😃! Also apartment therapy suggests looking to your wardrobe for inspiration of accessory colors..Best wishes, and pls share your afters (= Blessings

Carolyn V · Answer

I love behr paint color selector; it allows you to pick a room and try out the colors. I'm looking at the woodwork and wondering about the newer color choices of 'sage' we like it and have light walnut cabinets and wood floors, then I added black gingham curtains. but, play around with this site: http://paintcolor.homedepot.com/colorbyroom/kitchen

Kathi Weber-Schaffeld · Answer

I think shades of grey would look great this cream accents. Then you could add dolor with your new furnishings.

Ronnie · Answer

Hello, I am glad you posted this as I have a similar open floor plan, as it feels nice and spacious it is hard to know thee best color to choose. When we bought our home several years ago it was off white in kitchen with baby blue cheked counters and a dark sage green living room. I lived with it for several years. Then changed to a netural dark beige in all rooms. It was ok. Still hated the blue counters. Not room in budget for new counters. So just recently trying something new,stick on plank flooring on the counter tops ( not sure if they will work only time will tell) it opened up a world of possiblities! I wanted a clean minimal look. The other posters are correct, you need to look at your furniture and style and go with what you love! You can have any paint matched to fabric, however it is extreemly difficult to get the perfect fabrics to match the paint. I went with sherwin williams after the rain on the kitchen walls and sheer mist on the living room/dining. I also changed my furniture coverings and curtians from browns and reds to stark black white and greys. It is a good thing I can sew ;)  and can find fabrics for 1.00 & 2.00 a yard. I would love to see the after when you decide on a color. Good luck.

Ann Brockman · Answer

We just moved this summer and have a large common wall for the kitchen and living room. I was wanting to go with a neutral grey color scheme and a friend suggested 'Repose Grey' from Sherman Williams. I LOVE it! Goes with so many colors.

Kathy Bitzan · Answer

I would choose a warm yellow gold color my daughter did her home in it and I was amazed at how great a color it was I never would us imagined.

Snap Out Of It · Answer

Anything but that baby blue and dont paint all the walls the same color. Dark denium/navy blue/gold tan/mustatd kind of shade and orange!

Snap Out Of It · Answer

Also dont hug all your furniture up against the walls. Use diff wall color and furniture groupings to make small little spaces. The room is bug and allows for it. Congrats on the house!

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