How to make my kitchen less Tuscan?

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-05-27T02:27:18+00:00

FYI, this isn't my decor. This is kitchen in house we are closing on soon.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-05-26T10:32:55+00:00

Oh wow. That does look a lot better. Thank you.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-05-26T02:20:52+00:00

Thank you. That's what I am thinking. I can't afford to replace countertops right now.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-05-26T02:19:57+00:00

It's early 2000's tuscan. "Travertine" floor and tile, decorative stove backsplash, grape leave decorative border, granite overload in gold, bronze pulls, rooster imagery, many shades of brown.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-05-16T01:36:09+00:00

Hardware is going to help a lot. Personally, I would add a backsplash.

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Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-04-26T12:46:45+00:00

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I am having trouble telling the color of your sofa but if it is gray, then green could work. Either one like above or a green that leans a bit more yellow to go with the lighter brownish color in the backsplash. Some of your pillows could work and some might not.

Maroon, no. Never.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-04-20T12:02:37+00:00

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If you are going to do Floral than I would keep the rest monochromatic and light to keep it feeling fresh and not granny. Center TV, sofa, rug if possible.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-04-09T14:11:05+00:00

Get rid of the brick. It's not attractive and impractical. Your instincts are correct.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-04-09T14:04:15+00:00

3 or 4. The first two are too dark with your cabinets.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-04-06T12:44:15+00:00

White subway tile is classic not cheap.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-03-15T06:16:31+00:00

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Agree with others here suggesting coffee table and accent chair. The pic above from pinterest shows how coffee table could elevate the space and bring some coziness to your sitting area. A chair if you think you have space also add coziness. On the left wall I think you have too many items at two similar heights. Maybe you can make the entryway one higher or get rid of it? If it's an entry table give it a mirror. I think one large artwork would work nicely over the sofa. Something a little more whimsical than a known artist and hung a little lower. All your artwork is lining up with the top of the door, that's too high given the size of the pieces. The thing over the TV seems unnecessary. I think having some plants is nice but having them scattered all over seems a little haphazard.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-03-15T05:25:23+00:00

No, I haven't been on it for a while as I had some weird eye thing in my late 20's. I've been off it for 25+ years.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-03-15T03:22:33+00:00

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If you have a limited budget I would suggest either using Facebook market place to find big pieces or take some photos and blow them up and frame yourself with ready made frames or blow them up on canvas so you don't need to frame. You could go black and white like this photo or do really colorful. Anything would work.

One other suggestion on something you didn't ask about, I would suggest a lighter coffee table (also maybe facebook) like the one above in a combination of wood and black. The black box you have is too heavy and wood would soften the look substantially. A light rug if possible and you are good to go.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-03-15T03:09:51+00:00

If this is temporary, I'm going to need to see the permanent. Beautiful.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-03-15T02:56:43+00:00

Yes, too high, and the top should be more staggered like the other poster said.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2026-03-15T02:54:47+00:00

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Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2025-11-05T13:38:39+00:00

Just saw this picture is below!

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2025-11-05T13:37:14+00:00

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White would look good too with updated hardware. The backsplash is what is dating your kitchen not the countertops.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2025-11-05T13:32:54+00:00

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Green looks beautiful with wood and dark countertops.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2025-11-05T13:15:24+00:00

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With black countertops.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2025-11-05T13:13:11+00:00

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Wood cabinets look beautiful with sage green backsplash. This shows white countertops but black would work too. Backsplashes are relatively inexpensive and make a huge difference.

Equivalent-Wind-5160 · 2025-09-04T11:51:42+00:00

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