Deep gray and all the other accents in silvery old wood and cream. This will add drama, allow the other elements to bring ion light and set off the concrete wall as a true feature. If you want light instead of drama, then go for a very pale beige stone. It will echo stone colours in both the concrete and rocks...

Joanna Gains style is fun! What you choose for lighting and surfaces will determine the amount of reflective light in your stairway. The Architect is right in what he is suggesting "a decorative wall" could bring more light into the space. I believe you could apply this on principle....for example you could do a feature "Architectural Mirror"or lots of mirrors on the wall in the right position to reflect light in "Joanna Gain style" then in the same style add an eye catching pendant or wall lights depending on what is best functionally. Remember what you use on the ceiling & walls is important too every surface counts for your situation. Try a satin finish with a cool white like Dulux "St Clair Quarter" or Resene "Black White" Maybe Nancy's suggestions of a skylight is an option for your situation if it allows ? Natural Light is always great. Heres some inspiration...All the best!

Personally, I lean towards keeping it simple and elegant, maybe with a black strip and a wooden shelf or drawer above. It's all about what fits your style and the kitchen's vibe. If you need more inspiration or advice, don't hesitate to check out some ideas online or visit websites like https://musiccityappliance.services/ for tips. Good luck with your project!

I need help trying to secure a pallet between two posts to make a wall to block wind and tree debris, as it floats through the door The posts are already in place, as they are the posts that hold up the outdoor covering. I just discovered that the posts also have a steel rod going through them (vertically), so I cannot bolt/nail through the posts. Also, the pallet is not a perfect fit between the two posts. Any suggestions?