HELP NEEDED! Paint and Fabric Options in the Kitchen
Even though we've been stripping wallpaper in the bathroom; the kitchen has been on my mind lately since I've set up a little coffee bar.
Here is the current state of the space… plaid wallpaper, patterned paper and fruit wall border -- all of which will need to go.
We plan to paint the kitchen cabinets white and the floors are a light, warm oak -- very similar to the wood blinds shown here. Overall, this home is pretty traditional in style and since I like to collect vintage items {like the floral curtains shown above}, I want to keep the paint colors and some of our finishes fairly modern. I think that combination will keep the home from feeling too traditional.
So, I'd love to get your input on a few things. First up, the paint color in the kitchen and coffee bar area.
Option #1: Light Gray
Option #2: Gray
Option #3: Charcoal
And here they are all side-by-side.
Which option do you like best?
I'd also like your help with feedback on fabric choices. Currently, I have a basic white tablecloth over this not-so-special table that we're using as a coffee bar. I'm considering re-finishing the top and giving it a tailored table skirt. The look of mixing fabrics has always appealed to me but I have a hard time executing on that. Soooo…. here are two fabric 'concepts' -- though not necessarily with the final fabric choices.
Option #1
I've had this large scale black and white patterned fabric on hand for awhile and love it. Since the curtains are small scale and floral, a large scale modern graphic print seems like a logical mix of patterns.
Option #2
Or… I could stick to a safer and simple option with a solid skirt, similar to the current tablecloth situation.
So, what is your choice?
If you have time, I'd love to hear the "why" behind your choices in the comment section below.
Thanks so much for your input!! Erica will be back on Friday with some weekend inspiration and we should have a special weekend post coming up this Saturday. See you then!
It was hard to choose between the gray and light gray (I ultimately went with gray). We have Empire State by Dutchboy on our walls and I LOVE it. I love the dark gray, but I'm not sure if you're dining room is big enough for such a dark color. I also think that fabric choice is bold and beautiful, but does not work with the curtains at all. Maybe something with a bold pattern but that borrow from some of the colors of the floral curtains? Those are my two cents, do with them what you will. 🙂
I definitely like the light gray paint the best. And I like the solid fabric, but I can't decide if I would prefer the white or a color. I think the white looks awesome and totally classic, but a color may add some interest. I guess it depends what look you are going for. I can't wait to see what you decide!
I definitely like the light gray the best. And I'm a fan of the solid fabric, but I can't decide if I like the white or would like a color better. I think The white looks awesome and totally classic, but it could add some interest to do a color. I guess it depends on what look you are going for. Can't wait to see what you decide!
I love the idea of a gray kitchen. We just used Stonington Gray by Benjamin Moore in my son's room and it is a really nice shade of gray. Good luck with all the painting!
I'm all about the charcoal! I wanted to vote for mixing patterns, but I'm not sure about the one in the picture AND I couldn't think of what sort of other pattern to suggest, so I voted for a brighter solid color instead. I have a hard time with florals, I think, is maybe my problem. stripes maybe would look good? not sure!
I think a table skirt in a sold color that's a little more saturated would be nice and might help your curtains pop (particularly if the color appears in the curtains). I don't mean a bright color, but even a green like your blog background color would be nice. I voted light gray for the paint color, so I'm imagining that behind the skirt. If you go with a darker wall color, then I'd go for a lighter skirt!
Thanks for the paint color recommendation!! I think I'm feeling similarly about the bold fabric. I've had it laying on that table for a few weeks, and it just hasn't "wow"ed me.
The light gray has been my favorite too, but it's been interesting to see how many people have voted for charcoal. That's making me think maybe a dark solid might look nice for the fabric, if I went with a lighter wall. So many options! 🙂
I hadn't thought about stripes, Gretchen, but that is a good idea. They do seem to go well with florals. I love the contrast of the charcoal.
Thanks for the paint color recommendation!! I'm heading over to your blog now to look a little closer at the photos of his room and check out that color.
I've been thinking about emphasizing the green in the floral curtains, too!