Hi Kim. May I ask what style cabinets you will have, and the general style of your house? Also, if not too much trouble, are you able to post a floor plan of kitchen & rooms which border it. This will help people help you. Thx!

I think you have picked a winning combination.

You can certainly also have Natural White splashback. Whether it seems too stark to you or not, may, in part, depend upon the type of tiles, size, pattern and layout. For example, octagonal shaped tiles, to my mind, would not look stark but rather understated interesting!

Kim, what cabinet profile have you chosen?

Had you considered tiling all the way to ceiling? Just trying to be thorough with my questions.

Is there any aspect to your kitchen layout other than what you have mentioned that you wish was different?

Doors will be flat panel. The splashback will be glass. So I need a Dulux paint colour to be painted on the rear side of glass.

Kim, can you take a pic to show view of cooktop, rangehood, splashback & cabinets on that wall, pls? It will give a better perspective in order to respond more objectively.

As far as the kitchen layout... I would have loved to have done away with the corner pantry but, as the floor tiles that we have were laid nearly 20 years ago, I have not been about to locate them. Therefore, need to stick with the current shape. Changing flooring is not a financial option as tiles run through a large portion of the house.

And all upper cabinets, incl ones on cooktop wall, will be arranged just like the current ones, with exception they will go to just under cornice? Rangehood will be exposed or under cabinet?

It looks like there will be no wall colour showing on that wall, is that correct?

we will be getting an integrated rangehood so won't be visible. The wall cupboards will be extended a little higher. The cupboards under the cooktop will become 6 drawers (2 rows of 3)

Ok thanks Kim, I completely understand about flooring in relation to the pantry. As long as pantry's internal storage design works well, that's what really matters.

Yes. Barely, if any, wall colour showing on the cooktop wall. However, on opposite side which has the sink and window, a fair bit of wall colour will be showing directly above the splashback. If it was only the cooktop side needing a splashback, I was thinking having the glass splashback either warm neutral or perhaps hogs bristle half or quarter strength. But.... as both sides of kitchen are needing to be done ..., I'm not sure which way to go.

Having pantry amended a little bit. The shelves will be indented more to make the lower shelf more accessible.

Thank you again for pic. Integrated rangehood will be fabulous. Very streamlined. Natural White glass splashback paired with Natural White joinery will really brighten and lighten the entire look of your kitchen. Semi-gloss finish will bounce light around as well. Some prefer matte so fingerprints aren't quite as obvious, but if that isn't bothersome for you, then why not. Matte will also reflect light but of course not quite as much as semi-gloss. It really is your choice and whether one of your goals is to have a much brighter kitchen than your current one.

On the other hand, if you think you might like a little contrast between Nat White cabs and your gorgeous Frosty Carrina benchtops, then maybe look at a neutral white with a touch of warm grey to pick up on the grey veins of the stone.

Do you need any under-cab lighting factors in? Overhead lighting remains the same?

What do you think of this colour palette? I'll take a look at those you just mentioned.

This is opposite wall (cooktop) with cabs, splashback & benchtop.

At a glance, I think Terrace White throws off blue and is too cool a tone. the other two are possibilities. You have a good eye, Kim!

Personally, I like contrast, so I guess that's a yes; however, I would choose based on seeing the samples together in diff combinations. If you have the opportunity to ask for opinion from a colour consultant, do so, as they have an in-depth knowledge of colour.

Let me know what you think when you gather more samples! :)

wow, I'm loving this latest combination. Subtle contrast on cooktop wall with greater contrast on window wall. What do you think?

Seems the Casper White tiny bit richer matched with Frosty Carrina, at least that's what my eye picks up.

annb1997, I know this is an old thread, but where are you getting all those colour cards from? Are they freely available or are you a designer? We're about to build and I'm worried my palette is too bland, but we do want neutral and 'safe' colours. Would love to check out these card combinations... Kim, hope you were happy with your final choice - it's tough trying to get things just right (first world problem, I know!)

Lea, I got them from the Dulux website. I screenshot certain colours, then posted them to thread. Of course, it’s always best to get sample pots and try your selections where you will be using them...need to see them in all lighting and in combination with each other. You may want to speak with a colour consultant at a good paint shop; they are very knowledgeable and helpful. Also, lots of great articles on Houzz.

You can can also post a Design Dilemna if you would like the wider community to mull over your colour palette and offer advice! Cheers.

Kim, what did you finally choose? Care to post photos? Would love to see.