Advice on going from wood to white cabinets
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Comments (10)What Peter said - just getting wall +ceiling colors up that provide good counterbalance to all that wood is all thats needed, imho. Please dont paint any of the wood - it is quite lovely and adds a nice glow, esp after you get some COLOR in there. I could see a soft gray blue as your ceiling/ upper areas - not what we think of as "sky blue" but sorta leaning in that direction.... with more of a woodsy or mossy green for the lower wall areas - or keep it gray if you must. Ive not used any Ellen kennon's paint - not yet anyway! - but she has this great palette of nature inspired colors Ive long admired http://www.ellenkennon.com/naturespalette.htm I think its absolutely fine,,, and possible... for rustic to coincide with "modern." Dont know where yall live but here in midwestern city we've got this neo-prairie architecture thing going on w/ heavy FLW + craftsman + prairie style influences.... some of it not really well done (as happens when anything becomes a trend or fad) but some of it really sublime.. my point is there is a whole body of contemporary design that uses natural materials -wood + wood tones, rock, brick, authentic linoleum + nature colors - blues, grays, greens, browns,rusts. With your heavy woods /leathers/ stone etc. a craftsman palette would be appropriate too (google craftsman colors) Even though yours is not what is usually thought of as "craftsman" - it has all the elements of that style - the arts&crafts movement of the early 1900s was all about natural materials and colors. "Rustic" if you will. It- might be worth finding someone local who is well versed in the historic styles as well as the whole range of contemporary design (its not all white wash and gray) and who can look at your space (which is beautiful btw) and furnishings and come up with some exact colors for you....See MoreWhat color white to keep revere pewter cabinets from going purple/blue
Comments (1)I like BM Simply White with Revere Pewter. They are in close proximity on the color wheel and coordinate nicely. That said, be sure to do some samples first to ensure the Simply White looks good with your countertop and that Revere Pewter doesn't shift green or purple in your kitchen's lighting....See MoreNeed Help! What’s Best white cabinet color to go with dark wood floors
Comments (1)The first thing I would do is get a counter depth fridge in that small space and since the space is tiny I think the same as the walls could be a good idea. I certainly would not have done black appliances and with the new cabinet color they will even be more of an issue so think a lot about this change....See MoreNeed a simple white quartz to go with Kraft Maid Dove White cabinets
Comments (61)@Lisa I do have a question for you! The thing that concerns me about Cambria is the heat comments. I would never put a hot pan on any countertop. BUT what about things like an All Clad Slow Cooker? Moccamaster or Nespresso Coffee maker? Instant Pot? What things like this needs something under them to use? Air Fryer.. I would think Vitamix would be fine? I think it would look awful to always have something under the coffee make or Vitamix. The other things are not kept on the counter. I have never had to use something under them with the granite countertops. I don't Have to go with quartz. If I do go with quartz it will definitely be Cambria. I thought about going with marble but I am a messy cook! I still want to see your blue when I go back to the beach. (My husband seems to be set on Cambria white! But that might be more due to him being tired of ldiscussions about the countertop.)...See Moremary g
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