Question. I want to change the kitchen countertop. I have stainless steel appliances, natural oak color cabinets, and light gray speckled floor. Should we match the new counter to the cabinets, floor, appliances, or something else? Thanks. Answer. When choosing new countertops for your kitchen, you might want to start by setting a budget. Your…

Question. I have a den with knotty pine walls. They are aged and golden orange. I have a Berber carpet that is cream colored. What color sofa and recliners would accentuate this? I like neutrals and solids. Answer. I would have to see your space before I could give you an exact color choice. Sofa…

Question. I have cherry stained cabinets with a coffee glaze along with black granite counter tops. I am looking for a good color to make the cabinets stand out. The kitchen is open to the great room, which has deep burgundy, gold, sage, and steel blue. The floors are light maple. I want the color…

Question. I just moved into an apartment.  The walls are now white (boring) and the carpet is medium gray color. My furniture is black leather. What color should I paint my walls? I like dark green, red, or earthly tones, I should say. However, I do not think that matches very well – what do…

Question. Recent water damage has us updating a 1996 kitchen. Replacing vinyl flooring with possibly wood (we like the look/affordability of ceramic, but not its noise/hardness). What is your opinion on the practicality of wood floors in kitchens? Prefinished, engineered, etc? Cost is a factor. Existing cabinets remain (pickled oak, “pinkish”), & white appliances. We…

Question. What is the best grout color to use with a light beige ceramic tile? Answer. You might consider a darker grout for ease of maintenance. The lighter grouts are sometimes difficult to keep clean. Without looking at your exact tile it would be hard to give you an exact color, but you may want…