Okay people, I need some help.

How do you pick a paint color that looks good, will do well for resale, AND brings you joy??

My husband and I are completely redoing our 1970s wood paneled kitchen/dining room and can’t decide on a paint color to save our lives.

We’re adding white and gray cabinets and hickory flooring. Shiplap has been discussed, but I’m afraid it’s too trendy. We have a cute little ranch house and are going for a “modern farmhouse” look (thus the white cabinets and natural wood flooring).

Every picture I’ve seen of a “modern farmhouse” kitchen has white walls though, and I think that’d be overwhelming in a space this large. Also, the rest of the house has neutral gray walls.

So, what are your thoughts? White? Yellow? Blue? Green? Gray? Beige? Help me out here.

UPDATE:

I think we’ve decided on the green color: SW Celery. It’s lovely, warm without being yellow, and will pair beautifully with white cabinets, light hardwood floors, and butcher block counter tops (potentially ash with walnut striping).

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