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HELP! What color should we paint our kitchen cabinets to go with floor

5 years ago

Needing suggestions on what color to paint our cabinets?? The wood doesn’t go with the flooring! White? Soft powdery grey? What type of hardware? Much love ❤️

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stillpitpat

5 years ago

I like the cabinets more than the floor, and I think the floor, cabinets, and counter are too busy together. I would change the floor. If you are intent on painting the cabinets, I would do a dark color on the bottom (pulling out a color from the counter) and warm white on top. I think a paint color visualizer would be useful here.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Gray on the bottom and white on top.
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JAN MOYER
5 years ago
That is one busy floor. Dark gray bottom white upper. But I might change the floor as it's just really busy with the tops
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I would do a soft gray/ taupe from the floors or all white for all the cabinets IMO 2 tones will still appear too busy. Is that floor in all the surrounding spaces too?
herbflavor
5 years ago
paint the uppers only, a white or mushroom....[putty]…..I think the bottom cabinet area will work with the floor then. The layer of wood cabinetry on the walls is very "heavy" , visually.....regardless of what floor exists. A change at eye level[walls] will change things in a big way. And the wood cabinets lower down will actually be good, as an "anchor" for your space. And get some runners/mats. You lack base drawers..at some point a replacement will come into your discussions..... so extra trouble of painting them isn't worth it.
HU-517216708
5 years ago
Gray walls, white trim, dark floors - this is the best combination
cat_ky
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I love your cabinets. They are beautiful. Your kitchen itself is very nice. I absolutely hate the floor, and it goes with nothing. Rather than paint those beautiful cabinets, replace that flooring instead. If you end up painting the cabinets, you will also have to change out the countertops and the backsplash, because, they dont go with that flooring either.
auntthelma
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Honestly, I would put a rug down. I love a rug in the kitchen and it sure is easier and cheaper than painting cabinets!
Julie Temple
5 years ago
Please don’t paint that gorgeous wood! I agree the floor is super busy, I’d replace that and Go from there. Those cabinets are beautiful!
mark_rachel
5 years ago
I would leave the cabinets as is. Not the best floor choice, but no reason to paint the cabinets.
banbang
5 years ago
Your cabinets look realy beautiful! But, if you really want to change their color, you better start from a style that you like more. It can also be light or dark shades. In this case, I would like the blue color of the cabinets.
threelittlelights13ny7a
5 years ago
I would go with white, but be mindful of the undertones. Navy on the bottom with pale gray uppers might be interesting. Simple brushed or satin nickle bar pulls.

Did you have an inspiration photo when you chose the flooring? What is your overall goal for the style of the space?

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