Paint help - kitchen cabinets: monotone kitchen?
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wood floors & stained cabinets - too monotonous?
Comments (19)We went for a contrast, mostly because I wanted medium-dark wood cabinets and we wanted to keep the original light maple floors. I've always thought contrast is better. However, we just finished our laundry room which is monochromatic in its wood tones and I love it! We had the original fir floors and wanted to use Ikea cabinetry but felt very limited in finding a fit with our old farmhouse. We ended up with oak cabinets and a butcherblock top. When it came together I realized it was all pretty much the same tone and color (along with the trim around the window) and it feels very soothing to me. We have some white shelving in the room + white appliances which provide contrast, but as far as the wood, I like the way it came together as much as our kitchen with the contrasts. Based on these experiences (and from seeing finished kitchens on this site but sometimes a 2D image just isn't the same as standing in a room) I feel as though either can work well. The trim in our house is pretty much the same color as our kitchen cabinets (but I painted the kitchen trim white because I wanted to lighten up the room with our darkish cabinets and dark counters.)...See MoreKitchen/living Rm/Dining rm Wall and Kitchen Cabinet Paint Ideas HELP!
Comments (1)Do you want a complete new look to the whole area? A new rug or two would provide good color cues for wall paint colors, perhaps in a blue gray to coordinate with your countertops. Adding some inspiration photos to your ideabook would give us a better idea of the look you are seeking....See MoreHelp with updating kitchen, paint all cabinets, paint island only?
Comments (8)Thanks for all your input! To clarify when I said darker I meant darker than white, Bruxton white BM is darker than White Dove, its the darker shade I painted on back splash as sample. The color for the island is not blue, bad photo. Paint swatch is KendalL Charcoal HC-166, Amherst Gray HC-167 and Chelsea Gray-HC-168. I am currently leaning toward BM Stone Harbor 2111-50 or Gray Huskie AC-26 for perimeter cabinets, light subway backsplash and dark gray of one listed on island. Agree , no gray floor, Jacobean or walnut I need weight in room, as cabinets surround entire kitchen. I attached some inspiration photos. Not concerned about trendy as long as I am happy, its paint. Here is current kitchen status post rib fest mess, and paint swatches everywhere. It is basically a U shape open to family room. Obviously all walls are being repainted and light fixtures will get changed out....See MoreThree new cabinet paint colors for kitchen cabinets - Please help!
Comments (9)It is very hard to see colors on screens. That said, to me the far left sample looks the best. The other two seem a bit yellow on my screen and the countertop does not seem to have any yellow....See Morekandrewspa
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