I hate my new kitchen
I want to cry. We put new flooring in that didn't match our cabinets. So, instead of just changing the flooring in the kitchen to make it match, I decided to hire a professional to paint the cabinets white to match the wood floors. The painter ruined them. So much so that other painters didn't even want to attempt to fix them. We then decided to get new cabinets. At this point, I should have replaced them with the original colored cabinets and changed the floors... at least I know I would have liked it. BUT, I kept trying to match the cabinets to the floors. So, I got white cabinets. I HATE how it looks. I always see all these pretty white kitchens, but mine just looks cheap. And the cabinets and flooring were pricey. I don't know what to do to get this kitchen to look good. Please tell me what is wrong with my kitchen and how fix it.
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Melissa
hace 6 añosI was thinking something slim like this
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PROBeth H. :
hace 6 añosÚltima modificación: hace 6 añosI think it looks fine. what's really bumming me is that florescent light fixture.
https://www.younghouselove.com/2013/12/lights-ceiling-action/ how to remove it
beg, borrow or steal, but remove that antiquated dinosaur and replace it with something like a semi flush mount or flush mount kitchen light. (and if you guys could have a popcorn ceiling scraping party, all the better!)
since the hole won't be centered in the middle, and if you don't put in recessed lights, you may have to do these track lights, which is still better than what you have
Your paint colors look 'off' in there because of the light. gives off horrible coloring. look up 'how to switch out florescent kitchen light fixture' and do it yourself. it isn't difficult.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/43699058855405550/?lp=true
after you get some new lights in there (get new LED bulbs with a 4000 or more temperature), then pick your paint color. a nice sage or soft blue would look nice.
for a little island, can you spare 100-300? maybe less if you can do some DIY? you can actually make a simple one for 50 bucks. Check craigslist for leftover lumber, reclaimed wood, beams, or even a small sofa table you could make into an island.
you can easily make something like this
Paint it green or blue. That first comment that auntthelma posted of the light green/blue one is perfect.
see the color of this kitchen? you can do this color for yours
look on craigslist for a sofa table on console like this. paint it. top w/your left over countertop if you have any. if not, get a remnant of a solid black, or white, or make a butcher block.
Seriously, change out that light fixture and get an island,,,maybe a cute rug for in front of the sink. way better.
for help w/popcorn ceilings and ideas:
How to remove,,properly,,and cheap!
https://rainonatinroof.com/2014/09/remove-popcorn-ceilings/
how to remove or plank:
http://theletteredcottage.net/popcorn-ceiling-to-plank-ceiling/
https://www.popsugar.com/home/How-Get-Rid-Popcorn-Ceiling-37461128
Faith M agradeció a Beth H. :
Heather N
hace 6 añosDid you specifically choose partial overlay cabinets vs full overlay cabinets? Or did you just pick out the cabinet doors and the color and then the cabinet company did the rest? That might be what is bothering you about the kitchen. You can change partial overlay to full overlay, but not sure if that is worth it to you at this point. Partial overlay can look very nice, it is just a different look from full overlay or inset.
Partial overlay white kitchen
Full overlay white kitchen
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Jamie Ludwig
hace 6 añosÚltima modificación: hace 6 añosI think color on your walls at this point will really give you a more finished look your are going for and add that WOW factor with very little cost. Then a few accessories on your counters or walls with the same color to tie to together.
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hace 6 añosThank you, all of you, for the responses! They are all very helpful. I would love to do one of the green or gray paint colors, but I feel they clash with the countertop because they are cream colored. It would probably help if I had a backsplash because they the paint wouldn't be right by the countertops, for the most part, but I don't know how soon I can add that. The first thing we want to do is switch out the black appliances.
There is a lot wrong with the cabinets... the contractor made some pretty major mistakes, unfortunately.
Some of those islands are amazing!
Here is a close-up of the countertops.
Faith M
hace 6 añosÚltima modificación: hace 6 añossuezbell
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hace 6 añosJamie Ludwig
hace 6 añosIF you do like the idea of Grey on the walls don't let the cream in your counter top stop you. Find a back splash tile that you like that has both grey and cream and it will tie it all together. Something along these lines:
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kulrn
hace 6 añosI think there's enough gray in your counters to pull in the gray walls. You would have to do some test in your room to be sure though..
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hace 6 añosFaith M
hace 6 añosÚltima modificación: hace 6 añosThought I would update. So far, I have painted a slightly darker color, added some new decor, and switched out the black stove for a stainless one. I still plan on adding a backsplash and a new light fixture. I might change the drawer pulls as well. They are new, but I do think they aren't the right type for this kitchen.
Faith M
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Beth H. :
hace 6 añosÚltima modificación: hace 6 añosrecessed would be great if you can swing it.
if not, some flush mount fixtures or semi flush mount
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Susan Davis
hace 6 añosPot lights in a perimeter pattern (about 12 inches from cabinets) the ceiling, a soffit with crown moulding over the cabinets, modern long SS cabinet handles, a pretty modern chandelier/ceiling light with personality to replace the fluorescent light, SS microwave, stove, and dishwasher to match the fridge.....
SS appliances, pot lights, crown molding over a short soffit so cabinets appear to go to the ceiling, cool light fixture.
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Interesting light over proposed/suggested island.
Lake Minnetonka Tailored White Kitchen · Más informaciónThe kitchen needs to be finished before you will feel comfortable in it; items are not relating to each other because you do not have enough items in the kitchen.......when you do have all the elements it will look 'finished' because it will be.
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