Dh thinks we should put something plain on the counters and something with more movement on the floor so dirt doesn't show as much. He could be right. But in any case, there will be some browns, golds, whites, and a little black. There is a soffit over the cabinets and it will be white wood also, with white crown mold, white wood ceiling, and white beams. The doors in the room are white, white trim on them, and white baseboard. I think that is enough white.

I know I don't want yellow or gold walls, but I can't see another color with that either. It looks like they have a chocolate brown paint with that kitchen and I don't really care for that color with the cabinets and it's too dark for my little kitchen.

What color would you choose with these colors? Doesn't have to be a specific name, just a color family. What would a gray look like? Am I stuck with something tan if I go with counter/floor with those colors?

Another question...what colors do you want to use in the dining area? What about fabrics? Will this granite 'work' with these choices or do you think something with less movement would be better? The one (sometimes) downside, to rooms being open to each other.

Look up Emperador marble or Marron emperador marble. Also Dynasty Brown or Rainforest Brown.

Ginny, I love your floor. Do you remember the name?

That may be a marble, but from the things I've read, I know marble wouldn't work for us.

I'm going into the city today to look at vents so I'll try to stop by the granite yard too if I have time.

Daltile also has slate-look tiles.

Willtv has actual slate floors that are beautiful and would also not show dirt.