09/26/2019
Let me give you some of the best free color advice you'll ever get, if you're planning a remodel or new build. Don't ever choose wall and especially cabinet colors, until you know your countertop, backsplash and/or floor tile.
Even if you plan to get "just white."
There is no such thing as "just white" in materials. Like all colors, every white or gray comes from some part of the color wheel. Most of the popular whites you see used are from the Yellow or Green-Yellow part of the wheel. Depending on what they are placed next to, they can appear to clash, even when it's another white.
A real color specialist will have devices to measure your materials and gather scientific data about their color, making the selection of paints relatively easy.
Because countertops are typically the most expensive element of your reno, and offer far fewer choices in color than paint, it's best to nail them down first.
Remember that no material offers as many color choices as paint. Plus, painting cabinets is expensive - you don't want to do it twice.
