Would you paint these cabinets?
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Comments (31)I was surprised to get so many responses! I will not paint the cabinets. We already have plenty of lighting - canned lights, under cabinet lighting, interior cabinet lighting with crackle glass -- it's just a small kitchen and would feel so much brighter with lighter cabinets. The bigger problem is that on some of the cabinets there is some whiteness from moisture - due to the contractor who rubbed them with oil (which you are NEVER supposed to do) after they were stained. Depending on the time of year and humidity levels, the whiting comes through the stain and well, they look "dirty" though they are not. There's nothing we can do to rectify it short of stripping them down completely (and the trim has fluting so it would not be an easy undertaking), and restaining them, but even then I was told there is no guarantee to remove the oils. I think I'll change the wall color to help lighten the room up. It needs to be repainted anyway. Thanks again for all the feedback....See MoreWould you paint thsee cabinets (bathroom)?
Comments (14)What has been said already..the stain works with the existing tile, the cabs look being in a good condition, upper cabinet adds storage. If to paint something-I'd pick something warmer for the walls but it might be very well that my monitor distorts the current color I think buyers want to see clean and functional, and you've got that. Leave them space for their decisions about colors, stains, mirrors, etc..if this mirror never bothered you beforehand-most likely it wont't bother the buyers, not when they decide in general whether it's a house for them or not. I'd style it all nicely, add a plant, nice towels (which I'm sure are already in your plan), call it a day. Many people are like me-they need it lovable and livable..if they'd rather have something changed they'd like to do it themselves when they have time and money (except for when it's something very not interesting but much needed like insulation and stuff..all the hidden mechanics of the house) Now, you can also know that you plan to list soon but in fact will take some time..that's something different then. That's how we ended up living with better bathroom tiles for three years..:) were going to list and then it happened differently. And it was very nice living with new better tiles. So if that's your situation-then just do what pleases you. In choosing the colors for vanity etc-always mind your floor..whatever color you choose it should be earthier, warmer, muddier version of it. So that your white will become cream or almond for example..etcetera...See MoreWhat color would you paint kitchen cabinets, hardware and walls?
Comments (6)The first thing to do is get proper lighting. Change bulbs to LEDs in dayligh color which is 3500- 5000K before choosing colors . As for painting the cabinets unless you have done lots of other cabinet painting having them painted by an actual cabinet refinisher will be worth the money as long as you love the kitchen the way it is. Mt advice woulf be to wait 3-6 months and see how it functions before spending money....See Morewould you paint these cabinets?
Comments (27)luxury vinyl plank is expanding with "looks" . I would want the tile out.....good investment to either lay hardwood or the newer vinyl plank material. You can make the case for leaving the tile...and "working " with it......but something else can give you so much more. You will have to outlay some funds for a new good floor....I think it's worth it as the sweep across your space with the eye really notices the floor. Get a new floor. If you have space, if the half wall were removed , maybe a carpenter can give you a deeper step or two across the area so it is really user friendly. Can't see the drop you have, but seems like you have the space to do something....See MoreRelated Professionals
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