HELP! Outdated Kitchen Cupboards & Wall Paint Color problem!
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Comments (9)Have you considered prefab formica countertops in a neutral color? They are not too expensive and would have a big impact on your kitchen. They are not granite but they would probably look less dated than what you already have. Another inexpensive option is butcher block. I did a tumbled travertine backsplash with my pickled oak. I know its a cliche but the travertine has a mixture of tans and greys that pulls different colors together without making the cabinets look pink. An accent color that worked for me is terra cotta. You need to stay away from pinky tones which bring out the pink in the cabinets, but sometimes if you go with a stronger color, the cabinets will look neutral in comparison. New knobs for the cabinets made a surprising difference. I went with an oil rubbed bronze finish. Knobs really dress up the cabinets. Try some knobs with interesting shapes to draw your eye to the knobs and away from the cabinets. Fancy knobs can be quite expensive but you could use just a few for the focal point cabinets and use coordinating but cheaper and simpler ones for the rest of the kitchen....See MorePaint color problems, please help me decide.
Comments (1)I haven't used these particular colors, but of your two choices, I think Antique White with Macadamia would be better. There is too little contrast between the colors with the other combination for my taste. Are these your choices or were they given to you to choose from? If these are your choices, have you considered using Antique White for the cabinets with Basket Beige for the walls? I think Basket Beige is a richer color than Macadamia, but I'm not crazy about it with Softer Tan. Or, maybe changing to Creamy (SW 7012) or Roman Column (SW 7562) for your lighter color?...See MoreWhat color to paint kitchen with outdated elements.
Comments (5)I would do a tone on tone. Find a color in between the almond and bisque...sort of med to med/light shade. Buy a rug with colors you like for the sink area or a runner from Ikea. Or. buy a rug in colors that will go with your local fresh flower options. Have fresh flowers in a nice clear glass vase. Not your style but examples of tone on tone....See MoreHelp with small outdated kitchen
Comments (12)Location is everything! Painting the walls and your own furniture will go a long way. You could paint the oak; I don't mind oak but the grain is a little too pronounced on yours for me. But it's more expensive to hire out, and more time-consuming to do yourself, thank you might think. Try to work with it for a while. Wall color helps a lot. The main think you'll want to do is get some roll-outs for the bottom cabinets. Container Store, in Northbrook and Schaumburg and maybe OakBrook?, have their big sale going on right now, check it out. I think it goes on into February. And the ikea in Schaumburg will have some good ideas, too....See Moremidwestmelissa
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