Need Help With the Kitchen in a House We Are Soon Buying
persimmon369
11 years ago
I have seen many creative ideas posted on this inspiring Web site, and I would love your help! We are in the process of buying a house that we are excited about and will be moving into soon. The kitchen needs some help. It has newer appliances and even though I like the look of stainless, I don't want to replace the black appliances. We are planning on being in this home for 3 or 4 years, so my goal is to make it look as nice as possible, as economically as possible. With that in mind, I don’t think that means replacing both the cabinets and countertops. My first inclination was to paint the cabinets and have granite countertops installed, but when I asked for the advice of the realtor (for purposes of selling the house in the future), her opinion is that painted cabinets look like a half-way remodel. My questions for you are:
1) Should I paint the cabinets anyway (if so, what color would coordinate with the wood-stained trim in the rest of the house)?
2) If I paint the cabinets, what countertops would be best?
3) If it's better to leave the cabinets as they are, should I replace the countertops or leave the original?
4) What paint color would go nicely with the wood trim in the great room and coordinate with the kitchen?
I will post photos of some other areas of the house so you can get the flavor of it (mountain/rustic). I can't wait to move in and paint the walls and decorate! Thank you for your help!
1) Should I paint the cabinets anyway (if so, what color would coordinate with the wood-stained trim in the rest of the house)?
2) If I paint the cabinets, what countertops would be best?
3) If it's better to leave the cabinets as they are, should I replace the countertops or leave the original?
4) What paint color would go nicely with the wood trim in the great room and coordinate with the kitchen?
I will post photos of some other areas of the house so you can get the flavor of it (mountain/rustic). I can't wait to move in and paint the walls and decorate! Thank you for your help!
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PRONKBA Puget Sound
11 years ago
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11 years agoYes, it does seem I was channeling more of a modern traditional than modern contemporary. I think I was looking at the style of the photos you posted for wall color and went from there...
Oh, and coby the photos weren't necessarily refaced kitchens. Just added them for parts of design ideas. Apologies for the confusion. I have seen some really nice ones on here with a search, however. Actually, some were quite remarkable and deserving of your appreciation!
Below is a reface photo. I think it is along the lines of the wall color you had in mind with a more contemporary twist. The color is maybe a bit lighter for the wall than what you are thinking, but it shows how you can work with dark cabinets and that wall color. Nice stainless pulls. All white and dark counter would be great too. It would make it lighter and more airy.
Couple ideas to throw out if you do decide to just have new cabinets installed. What about moving the fridge to the corner of the wall that the stove is on? You would loose some cabinet space, but I think it would really open up the kitchen. Is there space for that? I think dark with light countertops would work then. Then instead of a bar extending out, maybe that area could be transformed with an island. Light surrounding cabinets with a dark island with either a white marble top or part white and part wood worktop to tie in the rest of the wood in the house. I've seen a lot of that combo. Or just shortening the bar a bit would really open up the space. The one photo makes it look blocked in, but the other is more open? Hard to tell.. Then, of course, you would need new flooring.. I am working up your budget! And, I am rambling on again!
Good luck with the move in and snow! I have friends in Colorado and they can't help but speak of the crazy never-ending winter! Kids are enjoying the snow days from school though! Can't wait to see what you decide on!
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