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We're planning to re-do out 1976 kitchen soon. The cabinets are in great structural shape, and frankly, seem better-made than the ones I see in Home Depot & Lowe's. Originally, they were dark wood; I had painted them, unsuccessfully, white, and used brass hinges and knobs. (I didn't prep the surface right, which is why it was not too great-looking; but I like the light color.) I had planned to get them re-faced; but DH says he likes white; so do I. I found this lovely blog, and like the way she glazed her cabinets (if you look further in her post, you can see before and after pics, too):
http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/...hat/index.html
(You have to scroll down to see the kitchen pics--tried to copy & paste; can't.)
I really like the black & white toile with the antiqued white cabinets, and the way she used cheap corbels from TJ Maxx on the penninsula!
I probably won't paint the kitchen mint green (it's tan), but may do a light sage-green; not sure. I plan to get a new countertop, maybe a tan granite-type Formica (I originally wanted granite, but the cats get up on there, etc., so I don't think it's practical). I plan to put beige tile on the floor, and some sort of neutral tile backsplash (we have none).
My problem is that my appliances are stark white white; I'm afraid the cabinets will look dirty next to them (the range and the dishwasher, especially). But, I just can't find any wood finishes I like (or can afford, if I do like!). I like the brightness of the light cabinets I already have--it really brightens up a room, which only has a tiny window. Also, I'm afraid the wood will clash with the wood laminate flooring in the surrounding rooms, which can be seen from the kitchen (even though it's an enclosed, eat-in kitchen, the foyer hallway, the dining floor, and the family room floor butt up to the kitchen floor in 3 directions; and I'm not changing those floors, as they are new).
Any advice??? Thanks!!!!
http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/...hat/index.html
(You have to scroll down to see the kitchen pics--tried to copy & paste; can't.)
I really like the black & white toile with the antiqued white cabinets, and the way she used cheap corbels from TJ Maxx on the penninsula!
I probably won't paint the kitchen mint green (it's tan), but may do a light sage-green; not sure. I plan to get a new countertop, maybe a tan granite-type Formica (I originally wanted granite, but the cats get up on there, etc., so I don't think it's practical). I plan to put beige tile on the floor, and some sort of neutral tile backsplash (we have none).
My problem is that my appliances are stark white white; I'm afraid the cabinets will look dirty next to them (the range and the dishwasher, especially). But, I just can't find any wood finishes I like (or can afford, if I do like!). I like the brightness of the light cabinets I already have--it really brightens up a room, which only has a tiny window. Also, I'm afraid the wood will clash with the wood laminate flooring in the surrounding rooms, which can be seen from the kitchen (even though it's an enclosed, eat-in kitchen, the foyer hallway, the dining floor, and the family room floor butt up to the kitchen floor in 3 directions; and I'm not changing those floors, as they are new).
Any advice??? Thanks!!!!