I would like some paint color ideas for kitchen
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Need some paint ideas for the rest of the kitchen
Comments (1)If you change the paneling to white wouldn't you need to change the door trim to white too? I'd wait until the cabs other elements go in, decide on the backsplash and see how light or dark the space is before thinking about wall colors. This post was edited by island on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 16:50...See MoreHalfway through Kitchen rejuvenation and would like some feedback
Comments (16)If you are DIYing the finish, then don't get maple. It's a challenging wood to work with even for pros. It can be very blotchy when stained, unless you undergo a laborious process to keep it from being so. For a DIYer, painted doors are the way to go. They are far easier to get a good final finish, and they are more forgiving visually for any minor errors in that finish. Of cuourse, if you are an accomplished refinisher fully versed in how to get maple wood to it's full beauty, you can disregard this advice. BTW, you are seeing grey, cream, yellow, green, and lots of other colors in painted cabinetry that isn't that "taste specific" simply because many people are tired of the sterility of poorly thought out redo's of white painted cabinets. White is great, it's just harder to do well than most people realize. Also, color is back! And in a big way! As long as the color isn't strong and in your face, (and that can work too, in the right setting with the right mix of finishes) any soft and not dark color will work as a "neutral" when used with more colorful fabrics and accents. For instance, the yellow I linked would work great with the white woodwork and subtle grey green walls that Martha shows, or it would look great with a very soft blue, or even tan wall color. Your banquette could be reupholstered with a subtle jacquard or stripe in the yellow and you could paint the wood either the same white as your woodwork or choose a slightly darker yellow to give it that tone on tone look emphasizing the fabric. Don't be afraid of being creative just because of the bugaboo of "resale". As long as it's done well, you will not negatively affect your home's value. Time after time, it's the kitchens with a bit of personality that get the most favorable comments rather than the ones who slavishly copy the current "non offensive blank slate of white"....See MoreI would appreciate some help choosing paint color.
Comments (2)i agree with Judy G. Too many beigey colors now. The lighter green would look very nice. I also notice you do not have an area rug by your couch etc. I would buy that first, and pick a color, such as the green above for your walls. I notice the pillows on your couch, already have a shade of green....See Morewould like some design ideas
Comments (5)Picking up and putting away boxes and random small items in the entry is free and would make it more attractive. Perhaps you just moved in and haven’t found a place for everything yet? If the random items are intended to be decor, they’re not really working - for instance, in picture #2, the tiny bench on the left and the little ladder on the right. A little story: when I got married 50 years ago we were very poor. I thought if I bought 10 things for $1 each and used them as decor, I was doing good. Over the years I have discovered that $1 items are cheap, look cheap, and will always be cheap. It’s better to buy one $10 item rather than ten $1 items. If you could spend $100 on one item in the entry, buy an entry table or a good rug, about 3x5. Check Wayfair. It looks like you have a nice home....See Moredecoenthusiaste
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