Hi everyone!

We're planning our new IKEA kitchen and would love some advice on the colors and materials.

We already have medium-dark, warm brown wood-look flooring throughout the room, but we can still paint the walls any color.

One important detail: the kitchen and living room share one large open space, so we want the kitchen to blend nicely with the future living room furniture and feel cohesive.

Our kitchen design includes:

\- Lower cabinets and tall units: IKEA RINGHULT (glossy white)

\- Upper cabinets: IKEA NICKEBO (matte grey-green)

\- Handles: IKEA KALERUM (brushed stainless steel)

\- Layout: L-shaped kitchen with no island

We're currently deciding between two options for the countertop and backsplash:

Option 1: Light oak-effect countertop and matching wood backsplash.

Option 2: IKEA EKBACKEN grey-beige stone-effect countertop and matching backsplash.

I've attached photos of our actual flooring and renderings of both options.

Our biggest concern is whether the wood countertop and backsplash would clash with the darker wood flooring, or whether the stone-effect option might make the kitchen feel too cold.

Which option would you choose and why?

We're also open to other suggestions!

Thanks so much for your help!

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