KITCHENS

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I've had kitchens on the brain lately: cabinets, counters, wall colors, back splashes, light fixtures, and appliances. After hours of research and deliberation, I think I've got our new kitchen pretty much figured out:


*White cabinets and dark wood floors...no question. 
*Oil-rubbed bronze fixtures...to pop against the white cabinetry. 
*Dark, dark concrete counters...because they're cheap. And cheap is good. Except for the island, that is. The island will have a butcher block top. 
*Stainless steel appliances...because they're pretty, and apparently, I'm a glutton for punishment. 

{I once worked as a maid and am no stranger to the elbow grease required to clean stainless steel.}
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*And pale, pale blue-grey tile backslash...because Andrew is being difficult.

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Here's another semi-close version of my vision. 

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This would be my first choice. I am in LOVE with this kitchen...the white back-splash with a dark green-grey paint behind it. *sigh*

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Unfortunately, Andrew HATES white back-splashes. I never would have expected him to care so much about tile...but he does. "It looks like a grandma's kitchen." He won't budge on this point. 

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He's just lucky he has dimples. That's all I have to say about that.

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But light blue is okay too...as long it isn't baby boy nursery blue. It has to have a lot of light grey in it. 

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Is this back splash not the coolest? Its coolness level probably puts it out of our price range, but I can dream anyway. 

So...any thoughts? Does this color scheme work? And the BIG question: Is the blue neutral enough for resale in a couple years? 
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Also: Lots of updated pictures of the new house to share! I'll post soon.