I don't like the colour I've painted the kitchen

[KickBishopBrennanUpTheArse]

I was trying to brighten it up and in my mind it was going to be a bit retro and funky. In reality it's just about ok in daylight but it looks like a 1970s institution at night.

It was cooking apple green before which was ok but maybe a bit dark.

The rest of the house is mainly classic colours.

I'm so indecisive I don't know where to start!

I don’t mind the colour but I don’t think it’s right for your cupboards or your work surface.

Lighten it up. Are paint effects back in yet?

I think it looks alright! Do you maybe just need to get used to it or change your lighting? Could you break it up with some pictures? Or repaint it!

Maybe if it was on one wall it would be better?

Woah. It sure is err, green isn't it? :o

Honestly? With those cabinets, apple green would have been much nicer.

With cream cabinets and counters, I would do powdery light blue or very pale lilac.

Yes I definitely plan to repaint it. I did it before Christmas and I'm not getting used to it.

It feels a bit boring to go back to the same colour as before but then maybe boring is a good thing in this case

Wow that is greeeen. It will make you smile when you go into the kitchen in the morning through - it's so bright!

Sorry kick it does look awful, you are making the right choice to repaint!

The window frames and blinds are too dark for that colour to work, they are the bit that is 70's. Check the windows in Shifty's pictures, all have lighter windows.

Thanks shifty I love the blue one. The living room next door is a similar blue though. Not sure if it might look funny?

I'm rebelling against the tide of magnolia / beige / grey but without the confidence to fully commit

I had something similar in my kitchen 20 years ago and it used to make people look like they were in the last stages of consumption - the green reflected onto their skin!

I loved it though

Can you put up a picture of the blue living room wall?

What about a pastel mint green colour? That would go better with the worktops and cabinets and look fresher.

I think a pale sage would look more calming.

It’s very green!

With the right kitchen it could possibly work but I think it would have to be very modern...

How about a soft yellow or aquamarine?

Have a look at dulux crushed aloe. That’s what I have.

A friend has similar but her kitchen is modern white shine units with black worktops.
Does Dulux still do willow tree? That would probably work better.

Chartrew-se lol

I think a green will suit but your green is very in your face bright. A less 'modern' and more natural shade would work, I think.

When trying samples,buy wallpaper and paint large pieces. Put up and leave for a while, move around room to different areas of light.

Good luck!

Oo ! I've got this in my kitchen !

How about a lilac/grey?
Dulux to a kitchen paint called frosted steel I Think?
We have it in our bathroom.
It's kind of a pale lavender

@oddcat yours looks great! I think it's all on the accessories.

Anyway I've bought a tester of Little Greene Eau De Nil which looks much better so I'm going to paint it this week. I'll report back when it's done. Thanks all.