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Comments (9)wow, I love your stone. so interesting it's not my most preferred style kitchen(we had similar in our previous place- but yours frankly is much cooler), and I'm not a big fan of the accent over the stove(we also had an accent, different one, hand painted-and I didn't like it either lol), yet it all works together well right now and is attractive enough. what bothers you the most? what paint did you have in mind? if there's enough light-and you really want to change color of the cabinets-I'd pick up maybe green from your stone. It'll go with the rest of the elements still, and will be interesting. Just know it's a lot of money, to paint it professionally. or a lot of effort, to paint it yourself. And of course one should love green enough:) You can paint only bottom cabinets..even though no, with your stone, I wouldn't use two tone probably..the stone is enough of a star. I'd either paint one color, or leave as is. Unless it all irritates you like hell for some reason. Do you like the rest of the elements? If it was mine-I might change the accent..the blind, for somethiing warmer-colored..I might look into darker hardware with stronger lines, to balance the stone a tad better..and then just enjoy it, honestly. Put a plant, a cool teapot, and maybe some handmade bowl with fruits etc, to soften stainless.. It's a nice kitchen. If you still decide to change cabinets' color-consider it carefully against all the other elements that are staying....See MoreI'd like some suggestions to update my kitchen. I need help! :-)
Comments (7)As much as I love dark stains, painting the cabinets may be the way to go. White, Grey, Blues are what is "in" right now but they're still nice neutral colors. My issue with this kitchen is what appear to be 30" wall cabinets and larger than life ceiling height in comparison. it makes the space seem short. lighter cabinets and maybe a darker wall color will close this gap. A horizontal backsplash will also help visually make the space longer, making it appear bigger....See MoreCan you help me brighten up and update my kitchen?
Comments (36)I think lighting will help, as well as considering a lighter backsplash. Idea for art: I bought thin frames at Michael’s and put this poster hanger stuff on the corners in a narrow hallway. They’ve never shifted and it helps with dusting. I put those on all my frames now. The other option would be to hang thin frames using command strip frame hangers...they have thin ones now too. The kitchen is lovely so don’t change too much! Good luck!...See MoreI need help updating my kitchen!
Comments (11)You JUST moved in. I would not rush to paint those pretty cabs. Rather just paint the walls until you get to know your kitchen better. A warm greige that can turn into a gray color with the right lighting. I like revere pewter but it can read olive green to me. That might seem too dark. The nice thing about your new cabinets is that they don't have the dreaded arch. You can update this kitchen with minimal expense. Painting the walls a light fresh gray greige that go with the granite could really make it beautiful again. Put in the brightest bulbs you can that will truly lighten the space too. Balboa Mist Benjamin Moore Repose gray Sherwin Williams I know this is a bathroom but similar cabinet color repose gray looks great with medium wood and the warm tones of the shades. I think it might look nice with your granite counters and unpainted cabinets. creamy white paint...See MoreJAN MOYER
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