Tuscan look cabinetry question?

Question

i have not started yet but heres my plan, or what i would like, i want to do my cabinets in Black, like a whitewash, and i want to do my walls w/ venetian plaster, should i go for the golden yellow or the rust terra cotta like color? any ideas on that, hope there is a designer around,Also what kind of countertops would you reccommend and color to match my thoughts, oh and i am using tera cotta tile on floor, so i want to balance this all out and need serious advice..thanks all

Answer 1

how big is the kitchen? Will black be too strong for the area?

Goldy yellow walls with sponged touches of terracotta

Tiled counter tops, in soft neutral tone.

some great ideas here
http://mariesmanor.hotusa.org/Tuscany-style-Bedrooms.html

Answer 2

i am not a designer but this is my opinion

i think you shouldnt do the walls in terra cotta if the floors are already that colour as the room would look to harsh and it would also look dark. Maybe u can pull it off if u have huge windows and get a lot of light in or if u plan to do long white / cream curtains or trow a lot of white / cream rugs around

i wouldnt suggest back cabinets, if im getting the feel of it right i think they will look a bit out of place and slightly too modern. i would go with light naturally finished furniture like oak, or for a cheaper option cane.

hiring professional decorators is too expensive and they tend to be a bit too nosey. i suggest u look up pictures of the tuscany area on the internet or if it is possible take a trip there... the final result of the home will forever remind of the nice time u had in the country :)

hope i have helped a bit :)

Answer 3

if the floors are terra cotta, then i think you need to do a different color wall. i think a mustard yellow (slightly darker than gold yellow) would look great. rather than black, I'd recommend a very dark brown for the cabinets--it will harmonize nicely with terra cotta and mustard. i would use black for the countertop instead of the cabinets--black slate countertops would look amazing. bronzy copper faucets and cabinet hardware would set off the brown nicely. a black sink with the copper faucets is a great combo.

Answer 4

Yes you need serious advise ! For the amount of money you plan to spend, I would hire a well qualified Interior Designer to help you. It is well worth the few hundred dollars you would spend. Also consider the re-sale of your home with these changes.