Maybe if you were to paint the wall above the cabinets a darker blue. Do not do this w/o painting 2 foot X 2 foot sample poster boards first though. I'm sure you will grow to love this bright cheerful color. I agree with adding some other colors with it. Install under cabinet LED lighting as well & maybe a string of LEDs above the cabinets. Try it you may love it.

Add the same vibrant shade of blue in a roman shade.

Normally I react negatively to a vibrant color backsplash, but in this space it works. The previous comments are all great advice. Post when you're done.

I like it.

A very calm kitchen. And like the above choices. I my shelf have blue lighted glass block in my kitchen.

My concern would be the microwave up so high. I hope you are tall;)

Thanks all, good point about the microwave, it is a bit high for me really, I am not very tall! It is manageable though, and does not fit anywhere else. Perhaps I could paint the wall behind the microwave the same blue or get another section of splash back made, just to break it up a bit. I would test it out first mind...and maybe paint is safer...

I could then and add a couple of colourful books along the side of the microwave to further break it up so that it is less of a stark constrast between white and blue. Good thinking re window, I might get a nice vase or something for it.

Its Resene Jordy Blue

Thanks, ohpokey, I'll try that and rephotograph, and add a bit more of the room in for you all. I have purchased a new toaster in a nice dark grey and I'll try and find a place to hide the cutting board.

Or add lime green in shelf.

I have tidied it up a bit, and now loving it! Maybe everyone has those moment of panic when you think, oh no what have I done! Here is is now, and in a mo I will send the before reno pic. :-)

and pre renovation..

Sending major Pokey love!

I'd paint the microwave cubby lime green or orange or yellow. The magenta cutting board looked great against the blue. Oh, and see how much better/brighter your kitchen looks with the grey all gone. Trust yourself!

Blue walls w consolidated accent shade. Click image to see.

What a wonderful transformation. Your kitchen is beautiful. I think part of the problem with the blue right now is that it is the only blue in the room. You do need to repeat it elsewhere in the room whether you add another color other than the blue or not. The kitchen has contemporary lines, so I would stick to that for accents. Not sure what is next to the counter - a cabinet? But it looks like that area that is next to the counter might also be a place for art of some kind that could incorporate the blue, as well as other colors if you wish to include them. But really a great job!

I'm enjoying your yellow flowers! A nice touch.

nice! I'm def going to get myself some dafs. :-) also now have a bowl of lemons and granny smiths on display, the colours look lovely.

Mines in a green large vase.

Loving the transformation your additions make thanks Lucidos!

I am so glad you didn't go with grey. That blue is so vibrant against the white. Grey is cool, but it is pretty much the color of death.

LOVE the blue. Notice how the yellow flowers from Lucidos brings color around in a nice way. Adding a roman shade in a bright coordinating print would be great, too.

The blue is awesome (grey is too trendy)! The reason it stands out to you is perhaps because it's the only real colour there. Bring in the blue in a window treatment, a small appliance that sits on the counter, a pretty tray or area rug. Also, it is more appealing often if there are more than 2 colours - so right now you have a white and blue colour scheme - bring in red or orange or fushia - something from the other side of the spectrum (like you did with the yellow flowers but in a more permanent way)!

I love it - sometimes good to get away from everybody else's boring all the same as your neighbour type look - this color ties in with accents of lime green, red, gray or yellow - very fun & refreshing Have fun

Love the blue and agree with the printed Roman shade. Lime green or yellow walls would be gorgeous, but it looks like an open floor plan so I could see where that might be too much for most people. Maybe a pale yellow based white for the walls, or a gray/white?

You could move the microwave to the peninsula at a more comfortable height, either on the wall or under the counter at the end cap.

I like it and would have fun with that kitchen. As the first comment said, please give that backsplash some friends:))))

The added black is nice too (Lucidos pic).