Cabinet Colors With Indian Slate Floors

Colors in Indian Slate

• Indian autumn slate tile has a palette of neutral colors ranging from creamy yellows and faint oranges to touches of gray. This spectrum of colors gives homeowners a few options to play with when choosing cabinets that will work well with this selection. But because it is a natural stone, you'll find that no two stones are alike as there are color variances from one tile to another. The key to selecting a good cabinet choice is to use complementary colors, and the color wheel is a good place to find them.

Dark Hues for Cabinets

• In larger kitchen, opt for darker, warmer colors like shades of gold, brown and even darker blues against Indian slate tile. Speaking of warm, in a kitchen, Indian slate is a prime choice to use to create a heated floor in a kitchen. If you want more of a rustic look for your cabinets, select a shade of gray or pebble brown.

Light Hues for Cabinets

• To complement the yellow-orange tones in an Indian slate floor, paint cabinets beige, a crisp linen white or a watery blue, which are especially good choices for smaller kitchens. Turn to sea-green or add a white wash treatment to a color for a rustic look.

Considerations

• Before making a color decision, carefully study the lighting in your space. A heavy infusion of natural light is helpful if cabinets are painted a dark color; the lighting will help avoid the room seeming small and closed in. Also, thoughtfully select hardware for your cabinets. For instance, some shades of blue will look decidedly country when your intention was shabby chic. Take advantage of the sample-size cans available from many manufacturers, and test on an area of your cabinets, looking at them during different times of the day before making a final selection.