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can’t decide to keep granite

3 years ago

Looking to remodel kitchen on a budget. (Isn’t everyone) haha. I have very nice granite and would like to keep (if possible). We will be painting the cabinets and replacing backsplash and floor. What do ya’all think? I would like to go more modern. Eventually we will be replacing the wood floors in the dining room.

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3 years ago

That granite is stunning! Of course you can keep it. I would not paint the cabinets though. The wood is also terrific. I’d concentrate efforts towards the floor, the backsplash, and better lighting. Good luck!

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lucky998877
3 years ago
When you say "more modern"...do you really mean modern, or updated? Your cabinet door style combined with that granite will never read modern, BUT your granite is beautiful.
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msjoan
3 years ago
You have a beautiful, spacious traditional kitchen. I suspect the rest of the house is equally traditional in style? The style of the backsplash and flooring is a bit dated, so I can see replacing them, although I'm not sure how budget friendly that will be. Keep the granite but don't paint those beautiful cabinets.
Laura Severson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for your opinions. Really appreciate them. I guess I’m looking to update more than going modern. I agree to keep the granite. Maybe we should start with the floor and backsplash and lighting . Thanks again !
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Celadon
3 years ago
The floor is the worst offender. Start with that for sure.
petula67
3 years ago
The granite and cabinets seem made for each other. Together, they can be a great foundation for a refreshed kitchen.
lucky998877
3 years ago
Good plan Laura. Floor, backsplash and maybe adding cabinet hardware would make a huge change.
K R
3 years ago
Another vote for the same. A dark backsplash would be striking and would modernize it, depending on the floor you decide to go with.
chinacatpeekin
3 years ago
Another vote to start with the floor and backsplash, and refresh the hardware.
Boxerpal
3 years ago
That granite is a SHOW STOPPER. Gorgeous. I love @K R's idea of a dark backsplash.

Once those floors are updated that granite will be the star of your space.
mcoledesign
3 years ago
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Connie Stackhouse
3 years ago
Replace floors and backsplash. KEEP that beautiful granite, and don’t paint the cabinets. The wood is lovely and current. The granite is not that speckled kind that reads so 80s and 90s. The veining is very 2021 and it complements your cabinets beautifully!
biondanonima (Zone 7a Hudson Valley)
3 years ago
I agree with the majority - keep the granite and the cabinets (don't paint them), lose the floor and backsplash. Add hardware and paint. Done!
calidesign
3 years ago
I agree. Keep the cabinets and countertops, and change out the floor and back splash.
Bev
3 years ago
I also agree with most everyone! Keep the beautiful cabinets and gorgeous countertops and change the floor to something lighter. The present color is competing against the cabinets and countertops and I suggest an off white or creamy color--Stay away from more brown. Same with the backsplash!
mags_and
3 years ago
Not sure how to vote on this. It's a yes/no question, correct? Keep or remove granite? But then both pics have the granite in them..?
Val B
3 years ago
I actually like the cabinets and would not paint them and consider replacing the counters.

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