Seeking opinions for kitchen update with paint
We're home and the paint stores have reopened so we are thinking that now may be a good time to tackle a kitchen update, using just paint. We've always disliked how brown and dark the kitchen is so we think we will start by painting the tile backsplash using the Rustoleum tile paint. It seems to have a lot of positive reviews for durability. However, the color selection is limited so I feel like that needs to be our first selection, then cabinet color can be selected based off of it. So, I have a handful of questions for those of you with a keen eye for making nice color selections.
First, this is our countertop. I think it is a fairly common granite but I can't recall the name of it. I would love to google images of this countertop with various cabinet/backsplash colors to see what we like most. Does anyone know the name of it?
These are the tiny color samples of the Rustoleum tile paint. It is very difficult to see the individual colors but this is all I have to work with right now. Initially, I was leaning towards #5 (Steam Grey), but now I feel like it might be too bright with the granite. So I'm thinking about #12 (Coastal Fog) or #13 (Oyster Shell). I would love to get your opinions.
(I cut the samples out and numbered them). I realize that these samples are extremely small and it may be too hard to see. If you have a color that you think we should look at, I have the Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams color deck so I could take a look. Perhaps I could find a close match to the Rustoleum colors. Of course, it is just paint and we could always paint again, but I'm really hoping to get it right the first time ;). I've seen DIY projects on Instagram using the rustoleum paint where the grout lines are painted a different color, so that's another option to give it more detail.
Finally, once a color for the backsplash is selected, we need to look at color for the cabinets. I'd like to do the same color on the uppers and lowers (but I could be talked out of this) with a blue/grey/greenish color for the island.
Our floor:
So, just looking at these pictures, any first thoughts? Is there anything that jumps out at you as, "yes, definitely consider doing ABC", or "make sure you avoid XYZ"?
We are just beginning to really think about this, so I'm open to considering all different ideas.
I love the look of the bright and airy kitchens, but it seems like they usually have a light, solid colored countertop.
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jojoco
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Comments (12)marcolo, the pantry door will probably open in, that's one of my computer illiterate moves. As for the ovens, the oven in the island is for large functions and holidays, I don't think it will be a big problem. I use the oven a few times a week, but I don't hover over it, it's an in and out quick thing. As far a it being a hike from the stove top, that's what all those adult children living at home are for, actually, I have limited mobility in one arm, making it difficult to lift heavy items, that's why ovens are on the wall to begin with. I do have a cabinet for glasses. It will be above the raised dw, actually will come down to dw. This is for everyday glasses, plenty of room. For fancy glasses, as someone said so eloquently, "they live with the liquor", we have a full sized wet bar around corner and I plan on wine glasses by the wine frig. Oh, and the tv, non negotiable. It's the only thing DH has requested, so it stays. Palimpsest- yes, the freezer is way over there tucked in the corner. I thought long and hard on this. I decided that I'm in my freezer twice a day max, on a busy day. Ice, on the other hand was a serious problem. The under counter ice maker was my solution. Unless wise people can offer up something else. I do also have a 36" ss KitchenAid who will be moving to the garage. blfenton- too funny, my kids make fun of me because I never have my phone on. I tell them, living with 7 people and a dog, I value my quiet alone time. lol...See MoreSeeking Help - Island Layout and kitchen update ideas?
Comments (2)What if you added a cabinet next to the DW and did a 36x66 penninsula with seating. That would keep your working kitchen compact and maximize the breakfast nook space. That way, you would have easy access to fridge from breakfast nook as well as kitchen. Good luck. Its a nice spacious area....See MoreKitchen update - seeking opinions
Comments (8)Thanks, everyone - great feedback.... gmp3 - I am planning on white countertops everywhere but the island where I plan to have gray. I will definitely use brushed nickel or chrome - more modern bar pulls most likely. I think that will help modernize the kitchen. herbflavor - I agree that the ceiling needs more structure and presence. I have a lighting designer working on a plan which will involve a series of semi-flush mounts and I also plan to add a much more substantial ceiling moulding. I hadn't thought about adding beams b/c we have one oddly positioned beam that needs to stay in place (for now). And definitely window treatments! debrak2008- thank you! The entire kitchen is about 18 years old, so in person it looks more dated than it looks in the photos - plus I really need to make it mine. cilantro - I think the fridge does look dated, though I don't feel that way about all wood paneled fridges. However, I also don't hate it, and thought a good first step would be to change to more modern pulls. Plus there is a second smaller sub-zero that can't be seen in the photos I posted - it is also paneled and for some reason looks nicer given its immediate surroundings. So I will live with the paneling for now. As for the Marmoleum, I have researched it like crazy and had read Rhome's threads and as many other GW threads as I could find. I will only install sheet Marmoleum for that reason, and I will only use Marmoleum if I can find an excellent installer (I posted a separate thread about that a few days ago). I just saw some great looking vinyl in a higher end home, so your comments are well taken. youngdeb - the white quartz I have in mind is Cambria Newport which is a warm white with a very subtle pattern. I am super excited about the prospect of warm white countertops and a great backsplash. The two contenders for the island top are Caesarstone Pebble and Cambria Devon - both lovely, soft grays. We are on the same wavelength. And yes on the Marmoleum - I am anxiously awaiting the samples I ordered. Papering the butler's pantry is a fabulous idea!!! That is right up my alley - and a perfect way to given the butler's pantry its own identity I am choosing paper for a powder room and bedroom next week, and will start looking. Thanks so much! Ellendi - thanks for your comments and encouragement that I am on the right track!...See MoreSeeking Ideas to Update Kitchen
Comments (5)Your countertop is very earthy and no white anywhere in it. According to Maria Killam if your fixed elements don't have white or cream in them a cream may even end up looking too white. You then should consider a light beige or light gray neutral. Green beige - BM Manchester Tan, SW Wool Skein. It will look cream because the contrast between your earthy elements and the light green-beige is so high. If these green-beige neutrals don't work with your fixed elements, pick whatever neutral is the most obvious. In her ebook a kitchen she did years ago with this same granite she said the color she chose was too yellow (BM Mannequin Cream) and if she were going to redo it she would have went with a grayed white like BM AF-65 Fossil or green-beige like SW 7028 Incredible White or SW 6148 Wool Skein. ETA - I just noticed your flooring in the kitchen is light. I would paint the cabinets whatever light color relates to your hard finishes. I would honesty just pay for one of Maria's online consults and have her pick the color. I'm not affiliated in any way. I plan to use her when it comes time to painting my cabinets to save me from agonizing over buying samples and comparing undertones, etc. Then putting all the work into it and realizing I got it wrong, at least to my eye, visually. I would try and remove the scroll piece above the stove and if you could change any of the cabinet trim that would be a big visual improvement. And I'll admit I'd honestly paint right over the backsplash. I'm sure some will cringe but it can be done easy peasy. I'd paint it the same color as the new cabinet color. Clean well, gripping primer like Zinsser 123 (water based) or Zinsser BIN (oil based) and two coats of paint. I'd put money into replacing the trim on the cabinets over a splash. I would remove the valances but not sure what I would use there. Maybe woven or fabric roman shades....See More
maddielee
4 years ago
Eileen
4 years agoamj0517
4 years agoThank you Ida and Jojo - the cabinets are actually in terrible condition. That’s part of the reason we are exploring paint. What do you think about leaving backsplash as-is, but still painting the cabinets? Color suggestions? I would like something lighter, but not white.
I will look for an older picture to show the whole kitchen. Working from home, plus three kids homeschooling has the rest of of the kitchen unpresentable at the moment 😂.
lyfia
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just_terrilynn
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoTo me replacing all the doors and drawers in a painted “full” overlay would look really nice. Get a SW sample of Accessible Beige to see how it works with your backsplash (keep). If that SW color works you can order the doors from an online Conestoga dealer. You might consider a same looking door style but with an MDF center to save money. One of Conestoga’s paint choices is Accessible Beige. Then, your kitchen will look much more polished, professionally done and will be much more hardy with a factory finish.
I did it and am happy! Sorry I can’t get a good picture of the color at this time of day due to the windows glare. SW Accessible Beige.
The photo below is not my kitchen but the picture better shows the color.
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