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{New House} To Paint or Not to Paint

March 9, 2015

Hello friends…I hope you had a splendid weekend, and are off to a great start today! We had a really busy weekend, but one of those where you don’t have a lot to show for it. Know what I mean? Unfortunately, it ended with a flu diagnosis! My poor son is spending the beginning of his Spring Break quarantined to his bed. I’m sure he’s brainstorming all kinds of makeover ideas for his room by now. We have a little road-trip planned for later in the week, so praying he heals soon, and the rest of us stay healthy!

But we won’t be starting any more room makeovers until we wrap the Kitchen once and for all! Sadly, I don’t have any reno progress for you today…between the weather and last week’s watergate scandal, we weren’t able to get to the finishing touches in the Kitchen. But the good news is we no longer have a 4-foot hole in our wall! As soon as the texture dries, we’ll be able to repaint and pretend it never happened. #damntv

Which got me thinking about the Kitchen walls again. Remember we painted them SW Repose Gray 75%, and the cabinets SW Mindful Gray…the intent was that there would be separation between the two. But once everything was painted, the light in the room made it all blend together. The cabinets should be a darker, richer tone that stands apart from the wall.

Hi Sugarplum | Kitchen Renovation

Instead, it looks like a single-color washed over everything. Granted the backsplash tile is the hero of the room, but the cabinets are really lovely, too, and I’d rather they not disappear in to the wall.

Hi Sugarplum | Kitchen Renovation Progress

There’s no way I’m going through the expense and mess of repainting the cabinets, so the easiest fix is to repaint the walls…especially since it’s only the small space above the cabinets. I figure there are four options, and thanks to Kristin’s photoshop wizardry, we can visualize them better.

ONE) Paint the walls SW Eider White…the top color on the Repose Gray/Mindful Gray paint strip…and leave the cabinets Mindful Gray as-is (the vent is the same color as the base cabinets, it just appears darker in the pics, and the trim is white).

Hi Sugarplum | Kitchen Paint Options

TWO) Paint the vent hood only SW Iron Ore (the same color as the Butler’s Pantry cabinets), and leave the walls SW Repose Gray as-is. This doesn’t help the rest of the cabinets separate from the wall, but makes the vent more of the focal point.

Hi Sugarplum | Kitchen Paint Options

THREE) Paint the walls SW Eider White and the vent hood SW Iron Ore (leaving trim white).

Hi Sugarplum | Kitchen Paint Options

FOUR) Nothing…leave all the colors as-is and stop fretting over it, woman!

Hi Sugarplum | Kitchen Renovation

Just like choosing our previous Dining Room rug, having this visual is so helpful! You guys have been so helpful during this process, so I’m hoping you can steer me in the right direction again…I’d love to hear what you think! Weigh in on your choice of the four, or feel free to write-in your vote. #rebels

Playing Catch Up? Start here:

We Bought a House!
The Kitchen: Befores
The Kitchen: Plans
The Kitchen: Inspiration & Direction
The Kitchen: Renovation Progress
The Kitchen: More Renovation Progress
The Kitchen: The Renovation Continues
The Kitchen: We Have Floors!
The Kitchen: Bling & Hiccups

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  1. Amanda {Kids and Cabernet} says: March 9, 2015 at 11:32 am

    So happy to hear the hole is gone from your wall, gotta love me and their TVs! For the paint I vote for #1 or #4. I personally think the dark vent pictures look too dark, I like the idea of lighter colors to showcase that gorgeous tile. Xo

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  2. Denise says: March 9, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Number 4 looks rich!!

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  3. Rachel Bowe says: March 9, 2015 at 11:35 am

    I vote for the dark good! It looks great though 🙂

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  4. Katie Alberter says: March 9, 2015 at 11:40 am

    I vote for #1 or #4! I think the white walls really make the tile pop. As much as I love SW Iron Ore (I just painted our front interior door that color and love it!) in this case, it just seems too much. Regardless if you end up painting or not, the kitchen is gorgeous as it is!

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  5. Kristin says: March 9, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I am definitely a #1 or #4 person as well. I love the iron ore, but I think it is too much. It makes the hood look too heavy. The kitchen looks beautiful to me! Hope your son is well soon. Mine is a senior, missed school Friday due to illness, but he's going back today, even though he's not well yet. Too much to miss!

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  6. Meghan says: March 9, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I vote for #1. I'm not a fan of the dark hood but understand you wanting the cabinets to pop a little more.

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  7. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    My vote is for #1. White walls would really make the cabinets stand out.

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  8. Olivia Blankenberg says: March 9, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    #3! I love the contrast!

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  9. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Number 2! You have differentiation between the ceiling and walls and the dark hood brings everything to life!

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  10. Kathy Olson says: March 9, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    #1

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  11. Samantha says: March 9, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I love the contrast in #3!

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  12. Samantha says: March 9, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I love the contrast in #3!

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  13. swimCH22 says: March 9, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    I cannot say this enough: 3!!!

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  14. ratherkooky says: March 9, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    The dark hood is sharp!

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  15. ratherkooky says: March 9, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    But it Kinda dwarfes the stove.

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  16. Christine F. says: March 9, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    #4 – it is so very lovely as it is!!

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  17. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    My vote is #3! White walls and the dark hood would really show off the tile  
    and hood and tie into the pantry. Looking at the kitchen from far out in  
    the pic above #1, a black hood would look amazing!
    Beth M.

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  18. Selena says: March 9, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    #3 – love seeing your kitchen come together!

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  19. Unknown says: March 9, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    3! Love it

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  20. Elle Uy says: March 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I'd vote for #4.. your kitchen already looks great. I like #1 too but i think it will be better for all walls to be the same color since the kitchen is open to the other space 🙂 i'd like to see the cabinet / drawer knobs in black to tie in to your amazing tile! #nothelpfulatall haha

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  21. Kesha says: March 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I'm undecided between #1 and #3. I think you'll like the walls in a more contracting hue to the cabinets. I like the hood both as is and also in iron ore. I love your kitchen reno, and always can't wait for more updates! 🙂

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  22. Niki says: March 9, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    1 or 3! The walls definitely need to be lighter, and I do like the look of the darker vent hood.

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  23. yuni min says: March 9, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Gosh, I'm no help at all but I love all of them because I think your tile backsplash is the show stopper. It will look amazing no matter which you choose.

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  24. Momma says: March 9, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    I like option 2. I think it offers some contrast without it being too much additional work! But, I think I'm in the minority as I think I'm the only one so far who likes option 2 the best!

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  25. Jillian says: March 9, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    i hope your son feels better!!
    i like the lighter colors for the hood. xo jillian – cornflake dreams

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  26. Sam says: March 9, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    Option #1. Good luck!

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  27. Haley says: March 9, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Option #1 gets my vote! Do it!!

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  28. Kim says: March 9, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Tough decision. Don't suppose you considered continuing the tile all the way up on just the window wall. I think it would provide the contrast and statement you're looking for.

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    • Dream Mom says: March 17, 2015 at 5:53 am

      #3 but tile all the way up. It will look stunning.

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  29. Jackie T. says: March 9, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    #4…for now anyway! It's so stunning as is right now. I'd just step back, live with it for awhile, accessorize it, make it "home"…and then see how you feel about it. You may discover it's perfect just the way it is!

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  30. Michele @ The Joyful Home says: March 9, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    I vote for 1 or 2! It still looks great the way it is, but I do like a little contrast. Hope you enjoy your spring break and that the flu doesn't make its rounds around your house 🙁

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  31. Rosalind says: March 9, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I like options 1 and 2 the best. It's a hard call but I definitely think either one would make a dramatic difference. It looks awesome!

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  32. Pam A. says: March 9, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Definitely #1

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  33. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I'd say you've come this far, just go for what you want. Don't settle because it's eaiser, you should love your kitchen. After all the time and money you've put into it so far isn't the most important thing not settling? A year from now are you going to wish you had just gone for it? I hope your son feels better and that you end up with a kitchen you absolutely love.

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  34. Tara G. says: March 9, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    #1

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  35. Leigh Drury says: March 9, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I like it as is #4, or #1. To me, the hood feels too heavy painted dark. Will you be leaving the windows bare, or adding any type of fabric? They're small, so I can see them left as is, but if you are planning on any type of fabric, that will add some more dimention. I bet once you start "living" in it, the counters will be less empty and you may enjoy the peace of the lighter tones. Looks gorgeous! I love the tile!

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  36. Susan says: March 9, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    #3 makes a huge difference!

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  37. Andrea says: March 9, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    #1 Excited to read about what you decide 🙂

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  38. Wendy says: March 9, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    #3 it needs to be #3 please:)

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  39. Wendy says: March 9, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    #3 it needs to be #3 please:)

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  40. Melissa at HOUSEography says: March 9, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    #3 but I would also paint the base cabinet under the cook top iron ore to really make it pop and almost seem like a piece of furniture.

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  41. Katie says: March 9, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I love #2!!!

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  42. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    #1 or #3 But for sure paint the walls white. The white makes the cabinets pop and help showcase the beauty of that tile! #4 is not good….it is just blah.

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  43. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says: March 9, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I'm feeling 3! Hope your guy gets to feeling better soon 🙁

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  44. the undomesticated wife says: March 9, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    #1 or 4 – I'm not a fan of the dark oven hood. I think it distracts from the tile.

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  45. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Paint the rest of the wall iron ore or continue the tile all the way up- will blend in and make the cabinet s pop

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  46. Crystal says: March 9, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    #1 gets my vote!

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  47. Megan Bark says: March 9, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    #1 for me! I can't get enough of that gorgeous tile and I think the white walls really show it off.

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  48. LHerrema says: March 9, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    #4. I agree with the person who said live with it for a bit and decide later.

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  49. Kelli Badder says: March 9, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    #3 for sure. The dark hood and white walls look great. Gives the kitchen more depth

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  50. Branch says: March 9, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Either 1 or 4, but honestly, I'd probably wait until you've lived with it for awhile. The tile is such a strong focal point, and I'm wondering what it will look like when you have things on the counters.

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  51. Barbara says: March 9, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I would start with one and go for 3 if the change isn't enough.

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  52. sara says: March 9, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    #4. It looks great as is. I think the cabinets look better being close to the same wall color anyway if they don't go all the way to the ceiling. Plus that way all your wall color is the same since it's an open concept. Our kitchen walls are one shade lighter than our family room and it bugs me because it's all open.

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  53. Mary Goodwin says: March 9, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    I vote for 2 PLUS painting just the bottom section directly under the range iron ore also. I think if you paint the walls white, the crown moulding won't stand out as much.

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  54. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says: March 9, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    I would first do #1 and paint the walls Elder White. If that still doesn't do it for you, I think #3 and paint the hood Iron Ore.

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  55. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I like #1. I think painting the hood makes it stick out too much and your eye would go to that instead of the tile.

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  56. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says: March 9, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    #1 for sure! The dark hood takes away from the impact of the tile. I think you definitely need more distinction between the cabs and walls, and white would look amazing!

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  57. Noel M says: March 9, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Go for #1 – your walls aren't meant to be the star here, the cabinets and the tile are! The dark vent takes away from the tiles I think.

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  58. Lauren Kate says: March 9, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    #2 or #3, but I think you really can't go wrong with any of the options 🙂

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  59. Tanya Lanae says: March 9, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    White walls, leave cabs and hood the same!

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  60. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    #3!
    -Adrienne

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  61. Mandy Mae says: March 9, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I really kind of love it just the way it is! I wouldn't change a thing, but if you don't love it, I'd go with just painting the walls a lighter color.

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  62. lonelybaker says: March 9, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Option #2!

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  63. Meghan Gassner says: March 9, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    LOVE option 3! You can always start with just painting the walls, and if you decide that the room still needs more contrast you can always paint the hood. Honestly I love the lighter walls and darker hood… elegant without being stuffy and it ties the kitchen and the butler's pantry together so well. I just got jealous typing "butler's pantry"… 🙂 Good luck!

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  64. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    #3!!! Love the contrast…maybe just add some kind of art to the black vent hood to break it up a bit.

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  65. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Funny how everyone has different opinions! I was smitten with the dark ventahood-so option #3 for me!
    Karen from memphis

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  66. lili88 says: March 9, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Number 1. I agree the cabinets need to pop, but the dark hood is just too much in my opinion.

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  67. sarah m. dorsey says: March 9, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I vote #1 🙂

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  68. dcok87 says: March 9, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I vote as a rebel. I would throw some mint green in there somewhere, perhaps the back wall. I think that would give some nice contrast

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  69. Laura says: March 9, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I would live with it for a while. Window treatments and accessories could put the final touch on the room.

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  70. Sarah says: March 9, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    I vote #1. As much as I love Iron Ore, I think it makes the hood seem too heavy.

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  71. Simply LKJ says: March 9, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    Leave as is, or until you can paint the cabinets darker. I would not paint the hood dark, as it then looms over the entire kitchen like a dark cloud. I know you said you did not want to go through the hassle of repainting the cabinets again, but if they are not truly what you envisioned and you just moved in I would go for it and let something else wait. The kitchen is the hub of the home and the place you spend the most time. We don't always get it right the first time around.

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  72. TNC says: March 9, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Option #1.

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  73. Hollie Reyes says: March 9, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    #1!! The white walls really make the tile pop and I agree with an earlier post that the dark hood (although gorgeous) detracts from the tile. good luck! your brave tile choice has inspired me!

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  74. natasha {schue love} says: March 9, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    I definitely think you should paint the walls white…really makes the cabinets and backsplash pop! And the dark hood looks great too. But definitely paint the walls white.

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  75. Joy says: March 9, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    #1! I like the idea of a dark hood, but I think it competes with your tile. Good luck!

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  76. Jolyn says: March 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I totally love contrast and when I saw 2 I was like oh yes…. then 3 I really liked…So 2 or 3..Cant wait to see what you choose…

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  77. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    #1

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  78. Lisa N. says: March 9, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    #4 – Keep as is. It looks great and once your accessories are up you will love it even more.

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  79. Leah says: March 9, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    #1! I like the slight definition that the white would add –

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  80. Tiff says: March 9, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Ohhh love #3!!

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  81. sunandfun says: March 9, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    #1:)

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  82. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I loooove the dark vent hood but think I'd rather see all the bottom cabinets dark as well to tie it in a little more. So, in that case, my vote is #1!I think it will add the contrast that is missing and if you still want more, you can always paint that gorgeous vent hood later! Looking great, Cassie!

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  83. Lindsey says: March 9, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Walls white, and vent hood Iron O' fo' sho'!! 😉

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  84. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    #3!

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  85. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says: March 9, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    #1 or #4 for sure!

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  86. Melissa Marie Head says: March 9, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    i think 1 or 3

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  87. Lauren512 says: March 9, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Number one for sure. Yeah the hood is great but painting it dark makes it sing louder than the rest of the cabinets (and it just doesn't have such a pretty voice on its own) Choose option one and let those cabinets sing! Ps send me all your hardware. Those drawers handles are my everything!

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  88. Laurie S says: March 9, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    I'm for #1 or #4.

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  89. Julia Konya says: March 9, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I kinda like it as is

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  90. Susanne says: March 9, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    #1

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  91. T. Cashion says: March 9, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    I love option 2!

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  92. Leslie B. says: March 9, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Option 1

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  93. Becky says: March 9, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Can I add option #5? I think the trim around the top of the hood should match the ceiling trim – if you painted that white, and painted the walls white (LOVE how it makes the cabinets pop, and really brings some brightness to the space) and painted the hood either iron ore, or a darker grey that is a hair lighter than iron ore, I think it would be perfection… even more than it already is. Good luck! Dying to see the finished product!!

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  94. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    Could you tile all the way to the ceiling? I think that would help with balancing the room. Or box in the cabinets to look like they go all the way to the top? It's the tile pattern that is throwing it off for me. I love the look you are going for, and anything you do will look great! 🙂

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  95. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    I vote for 3!!! 🙂

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  96. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    #1 looks the most fresh & the hood pops nicely against the white without being too heavy! Also it keeps the tiles the hero of the room, not the range hood.

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  97. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I hope you don't paint the vent hood that dark. It is all that you will see when you walk in the room….unless you darkened the bottom cabinets as well. That would be striking! But out of your choices, I like #1.

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  98. Stacy W says: March 9, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    #3!! It'll also tie in nicely with the ORB pendants you have hanging over the countertops!

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  99. Vivian F says: March 9, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I think leave it as it is. Live with it awhile and see if it still bothers you. I think it looks fantastic right now!

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  100. Anupama Wenzel says: March 9, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Option 1 or 4. A dark hood is the only thing you see in the mock ups.

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  101. über Glück says: March 9, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    For me it's clearly #3. Looks amazing!!!!

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  102. pixelimpress says: March 9, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    definitely dark hood!! (either wall color)

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  103. Michele Q says: March 9, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    I vote for #1. Love that the vent hood matches the cabinets and the wall color is lighter, just like YOU originally wanted. I think the darker vent hood takes away from the tile, which is your show piece.

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  104. Mechelle Ash says: March 9, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I like both #1 and # 3. I think I would start with #1, then when I was craving change down the road I would darken up the hood. Both look great though. Love the kitchen!

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  105. Sharon S says: March 9, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    I vote for #1.
    I think there should be some contrast, but the dark vent is a little out of place – like a black hole.

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  106. Mego says: March 9, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    I agree with the person who said the window treatments need to be considered first, before making a final decision 🙂

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  107. Jane says: March 9, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    #1

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  108. Jane says: March 9, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    #1

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  109. Brittany Cramer says: March 9, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    #2 for sure, screw everyone else's opinion! JK! but seriously, if you do #3 there will be too many colors going on. I really like the black hood idea, it ties the tile in perfectly. Otherwise don't do a thing. I think I like the white wall least, it would kinda look like you should have tiled up to the ceiling.. just my two cents, but seriously it will look good whatever you decide.

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  110. Kellie says: March 9, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    My vote is for #1

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  111. Anonymous says: March 9, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    #1 as I'm sure others have said…it makes the hood pop without it being too heavy.

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  112. Melissa W. says: March 9, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    4

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  113. Cami says: March 10, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Love #1! Gives it that pop without being too dark.

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  114. Erin says: March 10, 2015 at 1:27 am

    I love #1!

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  115. Robin @ designbyrobinsnest.blogspot.com says: March 10, 2015 at 1:44 am

    #3 #3 #3!

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  116. Shana Gerosa says: March 10, 2015 at 2:05 am

    I love number 2!!

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  117. Nicki Parrish says: March 10, 2015 at 2:51 am

    First off, you are one lucky duck having that gorgeous kitchen! I am wondering what it would look like if the walls were black? Just a thought…
    I wish I could see a pulled back picture of the range hood in black, I feel like I can't make a decision without seeing it from far away. If the choices you gave are the only ones, I would say go white, because you are definitely right that it all just blends in too much. Whatever you choose, It is all going to turn out splendidly, you are on the right track for sure!

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  118. Barbara Matson says: March 10, 2015 at 3:06 am

    I know you don't want to hear this…but I think dark cabinets on the lowers…to match the dark colour of the tile, I think would make the room pop along with brass hardware. But if that is just going to be too much and create boat loads of anxiety, then lighter wall colour. I really LOVE what you have done though…seriously have kitchen envy.

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  119. Unknown says: March 10, 2015 at 3:15 am

    #1 or #4. By the time you start adding some really cool décor, the monochromatic walls and cabinets will make a perfect backdrop for displaying the décor accents. I think the iron ore vent hood just adds too much drama.

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  120. Veronica says: March 10, 2015 at 3:21 am

    Ore looks a bit heavy and chalkboard like. White walls is my vote. Or, consider just painting the hood white.

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  121. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 4:06 am

    #3! I love it!! -Christie

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  122. Pam Bolton says: March 10, 2015 at 4:45 am

    I like #1.

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  123. Navy Morrisons says: March 10, 2015 at 5:57 am

    #3….love the look and it really echoes your light fixtures above the breakfast bar area.

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  124. Brijou says: March 10, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Beautiful Kitchen ! Félicitations!

    But for the choice: Less is more… The #1 seems me the best.

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  125. Erin says: March 10, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    What about adding in some texture and doing barn wood?

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  126. MHD says: March 10, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I would go for #3 . I like the contrast and that it ties in with the tile. Otherwise I would go with painting the walls white. I would not repainted cabinets. Too expensive and they look great as is.

    Beautiful job and beautiful family!

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  127. Deborah says: March 10, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    You would not be fretting over the blending of wall and cabinets if you truly loved it just the way it is. YOU have to love it, not just settle, it has to be just right, so option 4 really isn't an option. I think just painting the hood iron ore without correcting the lack of contrast between the cabinets and wall will not make you happy. I love the how the pantry cabinets looked with the tile so I don't think you can go wrong painting the hood iron ore. Visually it will tie in/balance with your pendent lights. I would just paint the vent cover at first, leaving the rectangular trim box the color of the cabinets. If it looks like too much is happening when it's paired with your tile you can paint the box box also. So I vote for #3!

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  128. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Did you consider going darker with your wall color? Might give you the contrast you're looking for.

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  129. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I vote for #1!!

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  130. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    How about painting the hood the color that is on the lower walls of your island? Hard to tell the color from pictures online, but looking at the photo of your kitchen (the one with the ladder in it) seems like using that would tie it all together and give color without it being too heavy.

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  131. Terry says: March 10, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Paint the vent hood!

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  132. Terry Klein says: March 10, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Love your kitchen and what you have done so far. I think if you brought the tile all the way up on just the hood wall it would be stunning. And think the paint colors you have picked are perfect as is.

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  133. Brooke @ Putter Home says: March 10, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    My first thought was to leave it and live with it while you're focusing on the rest of your home but I really like the darker vent hood. So I'd go with that! A pint of paint and an afternoon should take care of that in a jiffy. Looks fantastic, LOVE that tile.

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  134. Amy is me says: March 10, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    #2 is my fave!

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  135. sydney85 says: March 10, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    #1 would be my choice. The white would make the tile really pop and it would blend with the rest of the white you have in the kitchen.

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  136. Kelli Fox says: March 10, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    #1 or #3 – I love how the other cabinets will stand out from the white walls 🙂 and Cassie, stop by my blog and check out what we're doing to our kitchen!! I'm sooo excited!

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  137. little welshcake says: March 10, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    #1 is my favourite

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  138. Kim McCue says: March 10, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    3!! Love the lighter wall and the darker hood. Also, like someone mentioned above, painting the cabinet below the hood dark would be a great idea

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  139. Heather Freeman // DecorFix says: March 10, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I'm for option #1. The white walls work nicely with your counters and add more contrast without "stealing the spotlight" from the backsplash (which I feel like painting the hood black does.)

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  140. Kate Gilbert says: March 10, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Option #1!

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  141. kristin says: March 10, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    I meant 3

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  142. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I don't think you will be happy until your bottom cabinets are black and your uppers are white. I went back and looked at your inspiration photos with the bold, patterned tile, and they all have either bright white or very dark cabinets. I have never commented on a blog before, but I really wanted to weigh in on this since my entire great room is painted SW Mindful Gray with white trim. There is very little contrast between white and Mindful Gray. Mindful Gray is a very safe, neutral. I don't think that's the look you're going for? I read that you picked it when you thought you would do a marble backsplash, and that makes sense. But once you changed direction on the tile, I think Mindful Gray's days were numbered. I really hope this helps. Good luck!

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  143. Katie Varela says: March 10, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    #1

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  144. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I vote for #1! White walls look so clean and crisp with the backsplash and cabinets. (Love the cabinet color!!)

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  145. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    #3 – it showcases the tile perfectly. It looks 'richer' as well!

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  146. Amy Florez {Baby Mama Juice} says: March 10, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    Loving #3! My daughter's room is in Eider white and I love it. The darker hood pops so beautifully against the walls and cabinets and ties in the backsplash and butler's pantry.

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  147. Casey says: March 10, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    #1 for sure. The dark vent hood competes with everything else …

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  148. T Plummer says: March 10, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I vote for tiling all the way up to the ceiling–that would totally POP!!

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  149. Amanda says: March 10, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    #3 – very striking & dramatic

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  150. Susan says: March 10, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    It took a few times looking over your choices, but I like #2. That dark hood started to grow on me. I think the dark hood makes the tile all the more beautiful.

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  151. Anonymous says: March 10, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    #3

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  152. [email protected] See Jane Learn says: March 11, 2015 at 12:17 am

    I vote #1! (Here's one more idea… Fixer Upper used wood on a hood once and it was SO cool.)

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    • Momma says: March 11, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      Side note: How awesome is Fixer Upper?! By far my favorite HGTV show!

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  153. Unknown says: March 11, 2015 at 2:40 am

    First choice number 4
    Second choice number 1
    Either way, would consider painting trim around windows (on either side of vent hood) the iron ore/dark color

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  154. pam {simple details} says: March 11, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Ok, I've scrolled through who knows how many times! The most favorite thing I did in my kitchen was take the tile to the ceiling, yes it was more $$ but I thought it was worth it to cut corners somewhere else. So, that's my vote! 🙂

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  155. Jennifer @ littlemeems.com says: March 11, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    I may be late to the party but I love LOVE #3. I think the dark hood ties the dark tile into the kitchen and makes it pop. The tile is such a statement in contrasts and so is the light wall/dark hood, in my opinion. Looks amazing regardless of your decision!

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  156. Anonymous says: March 11, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I would leave the paint alone for now and try some decorating tricks first. I would find something to hang above each window– cute signs, plates etc.– something unique to make them stand out more plus it would bring the eye up to balance the windows with the hood. Also, something cool on top of the upper cabinets to fill some of that blank wall space would also look good. Not necessarily baskets or bowls etc, but maybe some sort of cool collection? Old globes, large vases filled with collected sea shells– something like that. A little color and interest through decor might be the little extra you need to avoid another paint project. It is beautiful as is but I understand your concerns about it. Good luck! Kathy— long time follower.

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  157. Anonymous says: March 11, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    love #2

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  159. Catherine Hansen Peart says: March 12, 2015 at 3:11 am

    I vote for #1. I love the dark hood but it is so big it looks a little overwhelming in the space.

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  160. megitys says: March 12, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    I think you've already made your decision, but I vote for #3!

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  161. Clare Spear says: March 12, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    I know you've already made your decision….I have a suggestion for the vent hood. If you go with the darker color you could do a monogram or design on it. You could even do a vinyl cut out of the design from your tile. It would break of the darker color. It'll look great whatever you do!!
    Clare

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  162. joen says: March 12, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    I like the cabinets and hood the same darker color and the base cabinets. I think the dark hood looks nice but it takes away from the tile as your focal point.

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  163. Megan // Honey We're Home says: March 13, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I cannot get over that tile backsplash! It's so unique and makes quite the statement. Pretty sure you won't tire of it either!

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  164. Anna says: March 14, 2015 at 8:12 am

    Ooption 5! A medium color grey for the hood. That way the tile still stands out but the hood is still part of the focal point and then you wouldn't have to paint all the cabinets a darker color just to tie in the tile better.

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  165. Jenni Ahokas says: March 14, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I love option 3!

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  166. Anonymous says: March 15, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    #4!

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  167. Lacy says: March 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Crazy idea — #1 and paint hood with pop of red! Would look great with tile!

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  168. rachel white says: April 6, 2015 at 11:57 am

    option 3 but also paint the drawers under the cooktop in the iron ore so the vent and the stove below look like a beautiful floor-to-ceiling piece of furniture,

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  169. Anonymous says: April 7, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Number #1 for sure. Painting the range hood makes it pop more than the tile backsplash. The tile should remain a bigger focus than the hood. #1 gets my vote

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  170. Jessica Holmes says: April 9, 2015 at 5:00 am

    Just found you via iHeart! Love your new home and I'm so excited that I found you just as you start another home journey!

    I vote #3!!! I Love the white on the walls to separate your cabs and walls, but I REALLY love the drama of the dark hood! Didn't think of that til I seen it, and now I can't stop thinking of it!! 🙂

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