Outdated Custom Cabinets Kitchen or Updated Modular Kitchen?
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Please help with updating my outdated coastal cottage kitchen
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 MoreModular Kitchen Cabinets
Comments (3)All cabinets these days are "modular" in that they come in different standard sizes, and designing a kitchen with them is like designing with Legos. The better quality cabinets will have more sizes and parts and pieces available to make the jobs more customized. It's the difference between a Lego Starter set, and one that has plans and pieces to build the Millennial Falcon. It is the difference between something like IKEA and something like Diamond. Along with the fact that the more complicated brands need an expert to help you with options and combinations that you don't even know are options....See MoreSelling a house with an outdated kitchen
Comments (37)yep..change it to white if changing anyway. I don't know why but-at least to me-white works better with white ..than with stainless..it'd create a bit of contrast with your cabs though..ah it's a pity they either don't sell colorful appliances or one needs to sell half of his kitchen to buy these..)) thank you for opening this thread, and for sharing the pics..delightful challenge. You realize there's lots of people out there that dream to have your blue tub and rose toilet? There are. I for example wanted green lol. No luck. I think: keep the character whatever you do.. In the kitchen ..with Formica..I like it as is..if you don't-I'd consider another Formica.:) .but I see nothing wrong with it except for this crack. Others here will know whether possible to repair?.. I'd rather change the floors.(even though from my brief reading-they're true to the era.). But I don't see how relates to the rest of the space, the kitchen and the flooring..that's important to know, to estimate how the transition will be..if easy trasition-I'd be bold..I'd go with color..smth Marmoleum? maybe even simple pattern..unless you're reluctant or transition is hard.. I'm just thinking out loud what I'd do if I'd be staying there, you know? Are you sure you'll sell? lol You need to consider all your elements together. If you sell soon, thus don't, or almost don't change the color scheme, that's one thing. You just need to mind it..anything new that goes in should work well with whatever's there. If you're going to spend there who knows how many years you might as well go all house-proud, you know? They didn't play it very safe back then Bathrooms. Oh. Change outlets in the bathrooms. Whiter ones. In the blue bathroom..I'd say white tile but I'd be honest with you-I myself get very irritated cleaning it. So. Tell me if you're like me. Why to suggest something that irritates on the daily basis, right? Please leave the vanity in its glory!! Especially the woodwork Your blush bathroom is like wow, blush bathroom-and I'm deadly serious. What a glorious color. I find vanity and wall cabinet are a bit too loud and compete..need to think..easiest would be to change the hardware. Would go with white.. Flooring works better in terms of colors..seems newer too..I can't say it's best for this bath, but it's not first priority, unless I miss on something. Walls, I'd do warmer white if not blush pink.. Something with a bit of black, like art, would look smashing with this pink plus white loose the rug around the toilet ..if you can.. take the beauty of your place and celebrate it..besides decluttering...I'll continue to think..hopefully while I'm writing this there will be other more coherent comments..))...See MoreHow to update kitchen cabinets
Comments (3)We could use a picture, however, if your oak cabinets are in good shape, I sure wouldnt be painting them. Wood cabinets are back in, and are pretty much maintenance free. A proper paint job, could also cost you thousands. A picture would help so we can see just what you have....See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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