Confession Time: I have a new obsession. Along with coffee and shows created by Amy Sherman Palladino, I can’t tear myself away from my Houzz app. This new fixation springs from my thirst to update my kitchen.
We’ve already repainted the walls, trim and cabinets and I’m in the process of picking fabric for curtains. See?

Before: The Red Era

New Green walls, creamy white counters and kitchen curtain fabric. Can’t decide if I need a coordinating fabric yet. Decisions, decisions.
Now for the major decisions — countertops and floors.
I’m thinking some sort of light neutral tile for the floor. Something that doesn’t show dirt but also keeps the room bright and happy. We could also take the wood floors into the kitchen.
At the countertop decision, I come to a complete stop. I want to upgrade my laminate, but I think granite might be too cold for the look I’m going for.
So my 2 major considerations are white marble and butcher block.
I’m not sure if I have a white marble-worthy space. It is pretty, but not like grand. And I don’t really want it to be. My palette tends to be more casual with green, yellow, coral and teal.
I’m actually leaning toward butcher block. It is light, warm and goes with my palette. For the backsplash I’d like to price white subway tile or beadboard.
This is where the questions start.
Will buyers hate it?
Should I really care about buyers when I haven’t even lived in my house for a month?
Does it require too much maintenance?
Can it handle my blow-up-the-kitchen cooking style?
So what do you think? Any suggestions will be much appreciated. I need some sleep!