Kitchen Color Schemes

"Neutral," by the way, is not a synonym for "sparse." "This is a destination kitchen," says designer Jo Ann Alston of her French Normandy-style design. "Gone are the days when kitchens were just kitchens — now they're so pretty they could be any room of the house." Jo Ann integrated the appliances for a seamless look and combined light fixtures with different styles and finishes to give the look of having been acquired over time rather than purchased all at once. The mixed gray and brown tones in the Chinese slate and oak flooring complement the island's Jerusalem gold limestone countertop, offering a rich look that never strays far from a neutral color midpoint.