Need suggestions to update cabinets and countertops
House was built in early 2000s. I am wanting to update and looking for suggestions . The rest of the house is light warm colors with black and brown accents and the trim is a warm white.
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PROlast monthI also find you have a nice kitchen. Like @la_la Girl, I don't like the glare from bulbs so If keeping the chandelier I would place shades on the bulbs and replace the 2 pendants above the island since they have a glass shade. I wouldn't touche the cabinets nor countertop, if you want to change something it would be the backsplash.
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I'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 MoreUpdating Kitchen… Need suggestions!
Comments (2)I think I’d save up to do an overhaul down the line. The reason I suggest this is because: 1- you should live in the space for a bit anyways and get to know what works and what doesn’t work for you. 2- I’m sure there are ways we can open up the space a little bit. Maybe removing the peninsula and adding an island and some more cabinet. 3- the kitchen isn’t horrendous as is. Nothing a coat of paint (for the walls) can’t improve. I would personally prefer to save the investment and instead of repainting the cabinets for 10/15k or whatever, invest in 25/30k when you can. And do it right. All the above really depends on If you plan to stay here long term or not ... Now, to answer your question- if you do choose to go with a refresh for now - paint the walls and cabinets white or cream. And definitely a new light. The thing with the light, is that it’s not in an ideal spot now, but if you do remodel the electrical there might be helpful. I also might add a pretty Roman style shade. I would have the top of the shade line up with the top of the cabinets. Maybe throw down a pretty rug also...See MoreI need to update this bathroom before selling home. Suggestions?
Comments (14)You really need to talk to a seasoned real estate agent. Your market, perhaps even neighborhood specific, will determine what buyers expect. Some locations have cooled off while others are so hot that anything not defective still sells immediately. Higher end buyers want their own style and don't want to pay for someone else's taste. Financially struggling buyers might want updates because they may not have improvement funds after a home purchase. If it was 2019 and your vanity was good looking in person, I would suggest finding a stone remnant counter with new under mount sink and nice modern faucet. A new sleek light fixture can be a small investment that makes a big impact. A few years ago, I did numerous updates like these plus lots of pro painting and landscaping. I knew I wouldn't get the cost back but did it so my house would be more competitive in that existing market and not sit unsold for long. Lipstick on my pig was done well and didn't look like a cheap fix from the big orange store....See MoreUpdating greatly needed! Color suggestions for wood and brick?
Comments (6)All the wood makes the house seem very dark. We don’t know your budget, so doing one inexpensive project at a time might sufficiently lighten the feel of the space. I would match the warm white cabinets to a paint and then paint the dining area hutch. You can paint probably it yourselves. Then search for a remnant stone (in a complementary color) to replace the current one. Two inexpensive projects. If you need more lightening, paint behind the shelves on either side of the fireplace. I wouldn’t put all those shelves back, but rather less shelves, but thicker. If that doesn’t give enough of a lighter feel, paint more of that area. Lastly, have you tried cleaning the walls? Wood can get very dingy from just the dust in the air, so a good cleaning could change the whole space....See MoreRelated Professionals
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two perfect spots ..island top and counter on the right wall. get a warm beautiful wood top or else one of the more complex white granites...maybe honed. after that change get new pendants. House looks colonial/traditional. shiny black counters ?? ...just break it up a bit. more simplified backsplash of course...but there are rich warm white tiles that would look beautiful.
wood top with new pendants .
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if you want that extreme white seems you need something else like a white top on the island....or paint the entire island white....white frosted pendants or ?? not sure.... I dont really see that much that is wrong w the existing to go w jarring white in an isolated spot like that. what you have now is better.....unless you want other white things.... Alternatively .try mid tone ..like sage green backsplash.....that mid range intensity with an actual color would be a lot more harmonious with wood if the backsplash is what you care to change. bringing in various tile samples......all kinds...... might be a good activity.
an actual color would be a good harmony w your wood
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It's difficult to tell exact colour on a computer, I was under the impression the walls were already a white colour. The marble suggested for the backsplash is basically a warm white usually with a few flecks of beige and gray, you have to choose the colour on site. So here's the look with whitened walls and backsplash. Bring samples of the backsplash home and if that works for you then bring paint samples a make sure to make tests. Below I show some of the popular warm whites.
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You have a really nice sized kitchen but it does look a bit heavy. I would look for a local cabinet maker who could simplify the hood area, remove the angled corner and bring the cabinets to the ceiling to update the look.
By the time you put labor into prepping and painting the current doors, it may make more sense to choose a new transitional door style. If it can be done, I'd also remove the columns flanking the cooktop cabinet, sink and island and replace the lighting, hardware, countertops and backsplash.
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