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How to lighten up my kitchen?

Christy Jones
hace 6 años

When we moved into our house, the previous owner's had recently renovated the kitchen. They did a great job, but the colors are not my style AT ALL! I don't want to spend a fortune, so I'm trying to decide if we should paint the cabinets a light gray or white OR replace the countertops & backsplash with marble or something similar. I'm worried about painting the cabinets because they're high quality, beautiful wood and I don't want them to look cheap. What would you do??






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    User
    hace 6 años

    I can see that being a very classic kitchen with just the counter tops and back splash switched out. Maybe even the hood over the stove. A simple and clean white or marble subway or herringbone tile back splash with quartz or marble counter tops. The rich wood against the brighter whites and grays would look stunning. While your at it, maybe look into simplifying the elevation changes in the island for an overall cleaner look. I hope the examples I found are helpful!


    Comentarios (12)

    • User
      hace 6 años

      I'll gladly take that kitchen off your hands, I think it's beautiful! I can see how it might not be your style if you have more modern tastes though. Do you have any inspiration pics to share? What would your budget be?

    • PRO
      Niche Interiors
      hace 6 años

      What a great space! I see why you want to lighten up the kitchen. I wouldn't be afraid to paint the cabinets, maybe a wispy dove gray and update the backsplash to something white and transitional. If it's in the budget, I'd swap out the countertops to match the new color palette as well. You could even go darker on the countertops to create contrast. New pendant lights are also an easy way to freshen up a kitchen. See below for some inspiration images. Good luck!

    • rantontoo
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      If you are willing to replace the countertop and backsplash, I would start there. I think the counter needs to tie together the color of the island and the wood cabs. Maybe something like a “small” patterned Alaskan White with a light backsplash; this is a leathered Alaskan White slab that I considered:

      I would also consider a one level island if replacing counters.

    • apple_pie_order
      hace 6 años

      Change the lighting. What you have is a bunch of cans that point down and three pendants that point down. You need some that point sideways to illuminate the cabinets ("wall washers"). Or you can add a central light fixture that has three or four bulbs with the equivalent of 60-watt incandescent bulbs. Bring in a bright floor lamp to try out the effects of more light.

      Ask a local lighting shop with a designer on staff or hire a lighting designer.

    • shirlpp
      hace 6 años

      I'd follow Ethan Allen's advice for the countertops and backsplash. I'd stain or paint that island because it is very stark against the darker cabinets.

    • beth09
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      Please don't paint the cabinets, they're beautiful. :) I'd go with one of the picks from Ethan Allen, changing the counter and BS (I'd go with walnut BB on the island). In fact the 3rd pic down is one of my inspiration pics. Gorgeous!! Also, is there under cabinet lighting?

    • PRO
      Filipe Custom Woodwork
      hace 6 años

      We agree on not painting the cabinets. you never know how long the white shaker cabinets and gray paint will last...it was just a couple of years ago that the vanilla cabinets with glaze were in style. If you wan to spruce up the look change the counters, back splash, repaint the walls, and update the lighting. You can also change the stool style and you are set....also if you can save the existing granite you can re-use it on an outdoor kitchen, laundry, or another bathroom cabinet that needs a granite top.....Good luck!!


    • er612
      hace 6 años

      I would make the island one level. Definitely, do not paint the cabinets.

    • PRO
      Kitchen Tune-up Zeeland, Sales & Design
      hace 6 años
      another vote for counters and backsplash.
    • simstress
      hace 6 años
      Definitely change countertops, backsplash, lighting. The pendants feel farmhouse while the cabinetry is traditional/transitional. The island is pretty white... consider a softer white. If you redo the countertops, consider a single level and losing the corbels -- there are ways to do hidden support. HTH.
    • PRO
      Chi Renovation & Design
      hace 6 años

      Change out the countertops, backsplash, and add in under cabinet lighting. Also consider getting new pendant lights. Once you do all of that your kitchen will be much brighter.





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