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Milda H
Milda H Enumclaw, WA on Jun 17, 2012
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My "new" Tuscan kitchen.

I moved into a vintage mobile home last year which needed some updating. Paint is one of the most economical ways I know to update. The archway between the kitchen and the dining area seemed to cry out for a Tuscan theme. After texturing the wall to look like plaster, I free handed field stones around the edge. Sensing it need a little more, I added faux hanging herbs and a bottle of vino to the wall.

I want to paint the kitchen cabinets, but am having a hard time coming up with a color or application that will look good and lighten up the kitchen. Anyone have any ideas?

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  • JP S Marietta, GA
    That is amazing!! I think picking a light green from the herbs would look nice on the cabinets.
    on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Looks like some off-white on the edges of the stones. I think that tone would look nice on the cabinets.
    on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jan C Duluth, GA
    I agree with both above, a sage green, or off white, maybe even look for some knobs that are a bunch of grapes? I love what you did, great imagination and amazing job!
    on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Anita Roll Murals Alpharetta, GA
    Great job Milda! I think the advise on the cabinets would also add to your Tuscan look.
    on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Ladena S Ava, MO
    I agree with Steve sage green and off white or cream color would set it off... looks great
    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Patty S Sturgeon Bay, WI
    Yes the light green/sage/blue-gree, washed with an off white minwax antiqueing gel.

    Great job.

    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Douglas C Gretna, LA
    Excellent work!!!!! You did a great job...

    It looks a lot better....

    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Great imagination, big talent and wonderful theme. This looks like such fun! Go for it! Once finished with the cabinets, don't forget an Tuscan influenced rug for the floor.
    on Jun 20, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol S Greenville, RI
    Wow - you are such a skilled artist ----- wonderful effect.
    on Jun 20, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cary Stewart Statesville, NC
    Looks great!
    on Apr 05, 2013 · Like 0

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