Question. We have maple cabinets with a white wash porcelain glaze. The appliances are white. We would like to add a dark granite counter top (many shade of brown) and a dark hardwood (like cherry) floor. Would this combination work? If not, what would you suggest? Answer. The mix of the dark and light could…

Question. What color should I paint my kitchen and dining room? There is no break off point, so I need to paint both. I have Pergo floors in a wheat color and a green speckled counter top with a very small, narrow kitchen. I was looking at beige or a color called Tabu – a…

Q. In my kitchen I have stark white cabinets, a black and white tiled floor, and absolute black granite countertops. The appliances are stainless steel. What wall color would you suggest? Would a pale yellow look okay? I would like to add some color and have no idea what would look good. Thanks!! A.   You…

Q.  The lower two-thirds of the front of my house is beige brick.  The top third is white siding.  There are three white columns along the front porch.  The shutters, which are on the white siding, are presently a rusty brown color – which I like.  I’m thinking about changing the front double doors.  They…

Q.  I have deep olive green rugs in both my living room and dining room (which is combined). Currently my walls are painted celery ice, and my living room furniture is medium tone olive green with cream flowers thru it. I would like a color that brings out my rug and my furniture. I’m thinking…

Q.  My husband and I are building our first house. In the living room, kitchen, dining room (1 big room) we would like to decorate using warm yellows, reds, greens and orange. We will have white appliances, oak cabinets and nickel light fixtures. Will gray carpeting and a grayish/tanish linoleum work? A. Congratulations on your…