The interior designer calls the cabinet color choice "daring," but it certainly helps tone down the dated countertops.

Black kitchen ... too dark or heavy. Incorporating textured walls, such as shiplap, brick, or subtle wallpaper, can add depth and dimension. Patterned flooring, whether through tiles, hardwood ...

One of the first things we did before even moving into the home was hire a paint crew to coat the orange-tinged cabinetry in a mushroom-y taupe color, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream. Bonus: The lack ...