wxgsi Q. Can you suggest what I ought to finish with my kitchen area cabinets? I’d like to get new doors, however might I just paint or discolor the ones I have? The countertop, cream tile backsplash as well as sink are all new, however the kitchen area still looks old! We spend a great deal of time in our kitchen, as well as we’d like to delight in it, as well.
— M.M., Cape Breton, N.S. (To submit your own question, see our Ask A Designer™ page.)
A. train tiles were a smart, traditional option for your backsplash, as well as cream will be simple to work with. Your cupboards appear to be in great shape, so I’d just paint them instead of replacing them — a fresh coat of paint will instantly provide them appeal as well as character. A risk-free neutral will, of course, work, however think about going bold, like the sunshine yellow in our motivation shot. increase as well as radiate (312-4) (shown) by Beauti-Tone is a similar shade that’ll assist brighten your galley area as well as white appliances. If you want to choose a much more soft colour, utilize a soft grey like Beauti-Tone’s polished (6K2-3) (shown).
New cupboard hardware is an simple relocation to update your kitchen. before painting, eliminate all your existing knobs, fill the holes as well as drill new ones about 2″ from the bottom inside corner of each door. then set up 1-1/4″ white porcelain knobs (shown) from Rejuvenation. The easy style as well as brass centre screw detail will provide your cupboards a cleaner look.
Tea towels are a fun method to bring colour as well as pattern into a kitchen. The Voikukka (shown) from Marimekko has a lively dandelion print ideal for the season. quite countertop accessories are one more method to layer in detail. Schoolhouse Electric’s Blackline stoneware collection (shown) has a gorgeous handcrafted look as well as a graphic black as well as white palette.
I’d choose something a bit much more nautical for your lighting, like the CGU SS pendant (shown) from Barn Light Electric. eliminate the shelf above the sink’s window (since you’re painting the cabinets) to open up the space, as well as set up a pendant in each window, as in the inspiration, to accomplish balance as well as symmetry. as well as replace your spotlights with recessed illumination strategically put along the ceiling to boost practical light levels.
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1. Pendant, Barn Light Electric. 2. Tea towel, Marimekko. 3. Knob, Rejuvenation. 4. Paint, from top: polished (6K2-3), increase as well as radiate (312-4), Beauti-Tone. 5. Canister, jug, Schoolhouse Electric.