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I need help in kitchen/dining design please?

I chose a dark cherry cabinets for the kitchen we are remodeling right now. It is a U-shaped kitchen. My husband keeps telling me that the color I picked will darken a small kitchen and makes it smaller. Do you have a suggestion on what type of granite countertop to pick? The color of the floor tile is white with a hint of tan-ish or light brown color on it. I want the kitchen to look contemporary, bright, and also what type of dining set I should pick. Post some photos as well please. Thank you.

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1. You need to decide what you really want. I agree with hubby..what you are saying you want and your colour choice seem very different. I suggest you google kitchens with dark cabinetry and kitchens with light cabinetry for research before deciding. Then..once you have decided, bring home a sample of the cupboards/flooring/wall colour/counter and set each against each other and look at it over a 24 hour period in different lights. Place the cabinet sample vertical/flooring horizontal...you get the idea. I just think you should really take your time as this is a lot of money and you need to be sure of the look you are choosing. The dimensions/layout/adjoining rooms will also have a part in your colour/design choice.
2. I would stick in the tan color for the counter top. A nice color would be (Clear water) or (Winsome Hue) by Behr. Just make sure you get a min of a semi gloss so it will be easier to clean.
3. http://www.lowes.com/pd_89487-372-G76212121L_4294855628_?productId=3192259&Ntt=granite&Ntk=i_products&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Tile,%2BStone%2B_4294855628__s?Ntk=i_products$rpp=15$No=15$Ntt=granite http://www.lowes.com/pd_295664-87458-SUNSET1818_4294855628_?productId=3117393&Ntt=granite&Ntk=i_products&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Tile,%2BStone%2B_4294855628__s?Ntk=i_products$rpp=15$No=15$Ntt=granite Both of these granites are on the lighter side one more so than the other. They would help balance the dark cabinets. You could either go with a lighter dining set to help brighten the room or stick with cherry. I think lighter wood looks more casual where as cherry tends to be more formal. So alot would depend on the feel you want. http://furniturefromhome.com/products/first-category/Dark-Cherry-Dining-Room-Furniture-Set-Sets-Formal-New-coa100571
4. you may find some idears from pictures: kitchen design pictures:http://decorpic.com/zu/Kitchen-8.html dining room design pictures:http://decorpic.com/zu/Dining-Room-12.html