Design Dilemma - Paint Color for Kitchen Cabinets
We have a west facing kitchen, about 150 sq feet. Our remodel will take kitchen down to studs. Soffits will be removed. Window (s) will be replaced. I need help in finding a warm greyed green paint color for cabinets.
My sample boards are BM Intrigue and High Point. As much as I like Intrigue, concerned too dark for this small kitchen and want to look at lighter grey-green colors. Would like to stay with/BM.
Will be adding six can lights in ceiling, under cabinet lighting and two task lights over sink.
Can’t seem to label these photos. In order: mood board, two photos of current kitchen and wallpaper for adjoining den (door size openings without doors between kitchen and den. This is not an open concept home.
Any recommendations?
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Jill Hilts
2 years ago
Maureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI would go lighter. Can you get some test pots and see how they look at different times of the day. A BM consultant can direct you to their greyish greens and when you line them up next to each other, you’ll be better able to narrow down. Really depends on how light you want to go and how much grey vs green.
Can’t comment on how wall paper will work in adjoining den, but given your choices for kitchen, don‘t think it’s has the right feel.
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