Kitchen update color help!
Karen McDermott
3 years ago
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Hello, I am painting my 1990's oak cabinets a creamy white. I have uba tuba granite and a travertine tile floor, both need to stay. I have a black island that I would like to change the color but not sure if it would be too busy? I was thinking a sage green or maybe the same as the cabinets? Or leave it alone, since I have black appliances. I really think need some color in the room but I am struggling to make it work in my space. Also, I do not have a backsplash but I will be putting in a off white subway tile. Thanks for any ideas.
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Karen McDermott
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kitchen update-need color help
Comments (10)Boxerpups, thank you so much for those inspiration pix! Would you happen to know the name of that granite in the first picture you posted? It's gorgeous! I made a list of granites I like online or in my neighbors kitchens: venetian gold or NVG, santa cecilia, giallo st rita but I like the above granite better. I had to laugh at your comment about our DIY abilities re the can lights, I guess I didn't explain that the lights were put in by a lighting company. So, my DIY abilities are still nonexistant other than stripping wallpaper or painting. My husband said I can go with the SS appliances if I want, he's just concerned about them getting scratched and dented since we have 3 kids, all teens and careless, LOL! I saw my DS close the dishwasher with his foot yesterday! My DH really wants the Whirlpool Velos OTR MW even though I told him the reviews aren't great, convection takes a long time to preheat and multiple repair problems. Any thoughts as to whether granite would work as a backsplash or should we go with tumbled travertine or something else? I fell in love with some glass mosaic tile and also loved the fire and ice that has been posted several times but DH thinks it will look too busy with out basketweave brick floor & the granite. Would a dark sink (cast iron or silgranite) look okay? DH and I both like the shaker style cabinet door/drawers and the brushed nickel, simple and streamlined pulls. I'm so excited about finally redoing the kitchen (& family rm eventually) but wer're going to hold off on everything for the next few weeks because my niece is expecting her 1st baby and wants me in the delivery room, also to stay with her for a week (she lives about 50 miles away) so I'm afraid to schedule anything for awhile. That's probably good so I have time to think, research, etc. I sure appreciate everyone's help and love looking at everyone's kitchens!...See MoreKitchen Help- How to update??? Need serious help:}
Comments (50)Save your money until you can do a total renovation. I had a similar situation with a dark kitchen (cherry cabinets and only one window), a barrier island, and outdated laminate counter tops and sheet vinyl flooring. I thought of doing a small reno--changing the hardware, counter tops, etc. but in the end I waited and did a total gut job. It was a very good decision--the electrical, structural and plumbing problems that I was not aware of were taken care of. In addition I added more windows, replaced all the cabinets (donated the cherry cabinets to a relative), countertops, replaced the island with a peninsula with seating, and added all new appliances to replace the ones that were failing. New wood flooring, lighting totally changed the way I use the kitchen. Sometimes the things you DON'T do are the best!...See MoreKitchen update #2, help me pick the island color
Comments (3)We are doing the same. What colour did you end up painting your island?...See MoreNeed help with Kitchen update...flooring and counter color.
Comments (3)I think you need to tear out the flooring. If you try to put something over top it’ll be too high and you’ll have issues with the dishwasher and sliding door. Also, have you quoted quartz? For resale that might be best, but if you do go with laminate counters i would choose a simple, neutral pattern and not a faux marble. My biggest issue with a laminate counter is you can’t do an undermount sink....See MoreKaren McDermott
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3 years agoI think you can use green for the lower cabinets and the island, and a warm white for the upper cabinets. Match the back splash to the upper cabinets. You'll have to be careful to find the right green to work with your black and tan, but it can be a good combination.
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