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Reader’s question

"We have just rent a flat with cherry kitchen cherry cabinets and silver appliances. A breakfast bar separates the kitchen from the living and dining area. In your opinion what paint colors and wood furniture to choose for the open space? Thank you in advance!"

Our recommendations

Cherry is a very popular wood choice for kitchen cabinets. Cherry wood comes in a great variety of colors; each has its own unique style. Color selection for the elements should not encourage depression the room.

Stainless steel appliances coordinate perfectly with the cabinets, as the shine of the material provides a contemporary style and brightness to the room.

The floor is an essential element of the space, and it affects the color scheme selection of the space. 

You can choose for the walls light shades such as cream, beige, and taupe. You can also select other pastel shades such as mossy green or blue which create a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Regarding the choice of furniture wood color and taking into account the size of your space, we suggest that you can choose dark colors (merbau, rosewood, chocolate oak etc.). You can also choose light shades as gray oak, maple, birch, etc.