Paint Color or hardware for kitchen cabinets (Industrial Style) ?

Deborah
by Deborah
This is my kitchen (sorry for the mess, I took this long ago while purging & cooking. What to do for cabinets? The wall color can go too. I'm looking for Industrial look on a dime! Thanks hometalk pals in advanced! See my board about my inspirations if that helps. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/remodeling-kitchen-to-industrial-style-6562123
My ugly Kitchen
Is this ugly? I saw this online somewhere what do you all think? It's galvanized sheets ontop of exsisting cabinet doors.
Another look. I don't have the open shelving ontop so a bit much for ALL cabinets? If I done this I think I would paint the cabinets themselves on bottom a black and maybe frame in the galvanized sheets ontop of exsisting cabinet doors
This Kitchen cabinets are custom built. I couldn't afford but what are the chances of getting to look this sleek? A features full coverage on inside of doors and drawers, hand finished corners, and ready to accept customer's choice of
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  • SJazz SJazz on Jan 13, 2015
    Butcher block Countertops are an awesome/inexpensive look. I've seen people use old solid doors from the restore.
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
      @SJazz Thank you for your feedback! Countertops is one thing I've never done before so just a little nervous and couldn't decide. I've read alot on each different ones and I'm not certain which is the best that will hold up.
  • SJazz SJazz on Jan 13, 2015
    Start by cutting out that board over your sink & be impressed how much it will open up the look. S
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
      @SJazz You know Jazz, I thought the same thing but I was wondering how to do that because underneath that is lighting!
  • Noreen Shuart Noreen Shuart on Jan 13, 2015
    I agree with removing the valance over the window. Lighten it up more by removing those dark curtains and do a lace valance. you could use a nice light color on the door and drawer fronts with some new pulls (not knobs) and the whole room would be lighter. I see you have a stainless frig.... you can buy a panel or even some contact paper or metal paint and do the dishwasher to match. and the best idea is to try to put everything inside a cabinet and keep the counter top clear of clutter. THAT alone will make the kitchen appear larger.
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    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 16, 2015
      @Noreen Shuart I agree with the pendant light but I'm going to have to do some electrical work to remove the entire board with wavy valance to place these lights in ceiling. Removing just the wavy scroll valance, doesn't open it up. The peice houses lighting must go to. I could leave it but wont be same effect so it's an descision if I want to do extra work (electriacl, neigbor will help or instruct). I would like to house my pots and pans over sink, not really functional where they are now. No wall space for pots that is convient to stove (across room maybe), as of now pot wrack is right in the way dinging heads! So not sure how I will pull of new light, pendants and pot rack. I like the pendant you selected but I have a smaller budget, thinking DIY such as this if I cant it all worked out together. With the word "together" just occured to me perhaps pot/wrack and lighting all in one? Hmmmm....
  • Melissa Melissa on Jan 13, 2015
    Maybe a light gray on the walls, remove the wooden valance, paint cabinets a white or black, add new drawer pulls. I would also consider covering your dishwasher in a silver or white paint to match either your stove or refrigerator. They have special paint for appliances. It's cheaper than new appliances. It can all be done cheaply and at your own pace. Good luck :)
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    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 15, 2015
      @Melissa Yea, well I just got this stove not long ago from a neighbor. He came specifically to me and said "You want a newer stove"? I couldn't say no to this man nor could I say it's the wrong color. ha!
  • Maly Porter Maly Porter on Jan 13, 2015
    If you want an industrial look, I would: first, ruthlessly de clutter and purge. Secondly, I would take down the old wood valance. Paint the walls a pale, soft gray, and the cabinets a galvanized, slightly metallic gray. I might even cut three narrow, horizontal slits to mimic the look of locker doors. Change the hardware to something kind of industrial funky (try ReStore). Run several lengths of galvanized pipe where the valance used to be, to create a display shelf. I would add little metal locker numbers to the cabinet doors, and then pops of color with things like red faucet handles for hanging hooks or yellow caution signs. This could be lots of fun! Good luck!
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
      @Maly Porter Decluttering & purging was taken place while I snapped this photo. Disappointed, I can't seem to find the right combination for can goods cabinets. The problem is I have no pantry, I house several things in my garage as of now that is not ideal-needs new shelving there. Drives me bananas! Im still working on the right combination for all my cabinets-you see I think my kitchen cabinets were installed in kitchen but they are not meant to be for a kitchen. I found this out the hard way, but I'm stuck with them! I totally agree with taking down that wooden valance. The valance holds a light on the inside, if I remove valance than light is gone. This would mean I need an electrician? To reinstall wiring from ceiling for another light. (Will do the DIY pendant lightfixture). I'm thinking galvanized pipe, like you great idea, for pots and pans to hang from if they do not sit to low? I love the idea for cabinets little numbers, im thinking metal numbers on a plank of wood so it doesnt damage cabinets? I can remove if I don't like. However what do you suggest for their color? it's a given with new hardware for the pulls. The ones i have now? Must go!
  • Kayo Frazier Kayo Frazier on Jan 13, 2015
    I agree w/ Maly...Declutter & purge. Take down the wooden valance. Industrial does not mean sterile. You can grab from other time periods to decorate your kitchen such as the stylized Baroque, Victorian appliances, or even Steam punk. Just use these decorative pieces sparingly you don't want to load up a wall or shelf w/ these items otherwise you lose the industrial feel you are going for. For the walls I would recommend either Stonington Grey or Antique Pewter by Benjamin Moore. I would paint the trim a brilliant white. For the upper cabinets I would recommend Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams. Black for the lower cabinets. You can also add a backsplash w/ white subway tiles to break up some of the darker colors. I would change out the hardware to something that is industrial. For the counter tops I would switch to stainless steel it is the cheapest & almost indestructible...Why do you think professional kitchens use it almost globally. If you have the room & want it you can add a small mobile island I would cover the butcher block w/ copper. Look up the benefits of using copper as a baking/cooking surface. For the counters for those food items that you want quickly I would switch them to either mason jars, or large glass canisters. Also, remove your modern plastic appliances in favor for your metal ones. You only need 2-3 since you don't want to clutter the counters. Last thing, the curtains I would replace them for a white linen w/ a lace sheer underneath. Hope this helps.
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    • Kayo Frazier Kayo Frazier on Jan 14, 2015
      @Deborah BTW...If the wood valance can be taken down w/o damage to the light fixture. I would just cut off the curved parts...Maybe even do it roughly & unevenly then paint it w/ with white & red, distress it then paint it black then heavily distress it. If you can't then I would paint it black then find cogs & gears anything from bicycle gears, clock gears, maybe some bicycle chains, you could also get a few plates of different sizes cheap at thrift stores smash them then glue them to the wooden valance. Be as creative as you want.
  • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
    I was in the middle of purging in this photo while cooking dinner. Deeply dissapointed too none of my bins (I have bought two different types) fit in my can good cabinet! I took pictures along the way Messy or not......for reflection, before and after. Boy was I dissapointed! It's an old pic because I sat on it for awhile trying to decide what to do now. My cabinets I believe are NOT kitchen cabinets, I have discovered they are for a bathroom! They have deep long dark coves WASTED SPACE yet not tall enough to stack cans.I'm still reflecting and got the nerve up to post for help :)! ha Messy or not! Oh wow, cool idea! Cabinets that look like lockers. I like the idea but I'm not sure if I can pull that off. Maybe in a faux kit? The wooden valance above sink? This houses an light fixture, you know the long tube kind of lighting? I can't think of what it's called. But my point is, if I remove this means my light is gone and I have no clue how to install a light fixture from the ceiling. This would mean electrical wires need to be ran. I think some pendant lights would look cool there but without having to call an electrician in! Thank you for your time and efforts and especially thanks to keeping my theme in mind! <3 the ideas!
  • Wglindner Wglindner on Jan 13, 2015
    I would paint the cabnets a dark grey on bottom cabnets and a lighter grey on the top. I wold remove the wood over the window. You can find all kind of new door pulls. And you can take the door off of the top. Paint in side the light grey or even a off white. Show off pretty dishes and glass ware in the one you decide to remove door.
  • RH RH on Jan 13, 2015
    It seems as though many people are not thoroughly reading your description and responses before offering their advice. I'm sorry they seem to think that you're looking to be told to de-clutter (when it says specifically that you'd taken the pic spur-of-the-moment WHILE clearing things out - hence why they're all over the countertops instead of put away. Big deal. Judgemental people are everywhere, sadly.) As someone who has been through interior design classes and an avid DIY-er myself, may I offer some ideas? 1. Yes, you can repaint appliances (even stoves) IF you use the correct products and process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6JcpZmbwTQ shows a how-to on using high-heat enamel spray paint (available in a multitude of colors at hardware and home improvement stores, specifically for stoves etc.). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bpzHRLmiNY is more of an advertisement but it uses "liquid stainless steel" to redo a fridge - possibly an option for your dishwasher front (maybe for stove too, didn't watch all the way through so not sure what he says about high temperature applications). 2. I too have a valance with a light fixture behind it. It's a frustrating thing to be constantly told "just remove the valance" without a valid address of the light situation!! If you don't have the ability or budget to replace/rewire the light (depending on where it's attached, to the ceiling above or to the wall behind), simply taking the valance down and cutting the decorative scallops off would create a clean edge and more of an industrial feel. Make sure to sand the edge and corners before putting it back up and painting though! If you do have the budget for changing the light fixture behind the valance (if it's like mine, it's just a plain bare-bulb fluorescent tube fixture), finding some small stainless steel or brightly-colored glass pendants (multiple - I would do 2-3 for a space that wide, for adequate light and aesthetic quality) such as these http://st.houzz.com/simgs/0d61500f0d2ced5b_4-3805/modern-pendant-lighting.jpg or http://www.tutomac.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Vintage-Industrial-Pendant-Lighting.jpg 3. Open shelving is very industrial-looking as well. Consider a stainless steel shelving unit for pan/bakeware/canister storage. 4. Industrial is not synonymous with bland gray. Pops of color are needed to keep the space from becoming a living black-and-white photograph. Bright colors (in small doses) are fun and vibrant reminders that this is a HOME and not a showplace! Try scouring ebay or etsy (even some home decor stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels) for vintage-style marquis letters. "EAT" or another such simple word on a wall or above the cabinets in a bright color (red, yellow, lime green, etc.) is classic. Any muted tone for the cabinets would work. Depending on the spaces and colors throughout the rest of your home, choose something that won't make the kitchen look like it was dropped off from another dimension! 5. Don't be afraid of black and other dark colors. Even for cabinets (primarily lower cabinets. Not so much for uppers). With the right industrial-style pulls, they can look very chic & modern. Along this theme - don't think your upper and lower cabinets have to be the same color! 6. Consider simple shades on the window. There's a DIY roman shade tutorial floating around here using a mini blind and fabric! There's also tutorials on covering blackout shades with fancy fabric to make them a focal point. Anything geometric in pattern would fit right in, be functional, and be an outlet for your personality! If there's anything else I can answer, just ask! :) I can't wait to see what you decide to do - please post pics along the way! You could be an inspiration to others in your same situation!!
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    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
      @Maly Porter Oh great syrup spill..Oh my! @Maly Porter I didn't take your post offensively, no worries. I should have posted a tidy kitchen, Im learning here! If you are like me, you can't get past the picture and read my rambling post. These pictures were old, only pics I have of kitchen. the picture is where I was decluttering and cooking at the same time. Trying to do before and after pics, guess what there is no after, Im still left w/same problem! As I purged all those spices (I had multiple spices of same kind-duh), I placed them in pretty jars ready to hang them on a built shelf on display. I still have to many spices and not enough jars. Not sure if Dollar Tree still has my spice jars! :/ Anyway, I do use alot of spices when I cook, so I hate to throw out and I considered placing the spices I use the most out on display but I stil have the same problem I started with. Not enough room inside cabinet. No wall space to do a larger cubby shelf either. :( and any organizer doesnt work. As far as my can goods, I have some in my garage that also needs organizing. I tried stuffing my can goods in plastic bins ontop of those white wracks, so I can place more underneath. This is my garage my over flow cans are housed on an old metal shelf that needs replacing. Can you say, I need storage/organization spaces through house with no money? I did try the pull out method, for underneath kitchen cabinet. The problem was the bin was long, cabinets were not long enough when i turned it the way I wanted it. I just turned it so i could easily pull it out length wise. I couldnt so I turned the other way, it took to much effort to turn bin around and pull, plus this meant that I could place nothing else inside cabinet to be able to turn bin. Bummer! thats the problem with these cabinets, each tips Ive seen, Ive tried and they don't work for one reason or another. Complicated. In fact, Im trying to embrace what I do have but yet it's complicated with each time I try something new I havent saw before. Keep the ideas coming, greatly appreciated!
  • RH RH on Jan 13, 2015
    I ramble too, it's not a problem :) Means our brains think in fast-forward! I love the barn door idea! A friend's mom did that with her pantry area. You can totally make it "look" like a sliding door but have it swing out instead. If the chalkboard paint is just on one wall, that's not going to be "too much" unless the wall is 20 feet long (and even then, it's been done... in a restaurant near us!!) I (personally) wouldn't use chalkboard paint on the cabinets, just because of the clean-up issue regarding spills from the counters dripping onto it and possibly leaving marks/residue. Dark color yes. Chalkboard.... maybe just on the end of a cabinet or two? use it for grocery list? I adamantly refuse to take a picture (or have anyone see at any time ever unless completely unavoidable or someone trusted) of my kitchen. This house is a "hand-me-down" from my parents, they used it as a rental for 40 years before I got it 2 years ago. The renters have not been kind. Dad hasn't been inside it since his surgery in 2008, and doesn't quite realize the extent of what I'm trying to fix up. There are entire drawers missing, 2 out of 12 cabinet doors ACTUALLY close, the drawers are plastic drawers attached to laminate fronts (dad's desire to remodel as cheaply as possible back in the 60s) so many don't *actually* attach to the drawer fronts, leaving gaps (or giant machine screws sticking out into the drawer - that's helpful!) where things fall out when you open them... Oy vey. I literally have 2 upper cabinets (one is tiny, over-the-fridge for spices) and 2 lower cabinets with one set of drawers. No pantry. just open space and poor work triangle (oh, and no insulation in the walls - you stand in the kitchen on a cold winter day and the northwest wind causes a breeze!!). Maybe someday I'll get it finished... until then I'll keep helping others beautify their spaces while attempting to convert my own sow's ear into that coveted silk purse! ;) **p.s.** To answer your question, my (until-financially-able-to-replace-light) option for the board over your sink was to just skim the scallops off to make it a straight bottom - or simply replace it with something else! Find a piece of corrugated steel and cut it the size/shape of the board to COVER the offensive scallops and look industrial at the same time! You could also just replace it with a new flat board (sans scallops) or re-purposed piece of (crown) molding... Just a little brainstorm... :)
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
      @RH Agreed with fast thinking brains! Swing out door, hmm...probably won't work, will run into kitchen table or my coffee nook. Would love to see photo of your friends. I would love to see pics of that resturant with that chalk wall. The wall Im talking about is very short plus this is where the bifold doors are. Black cabinets, one future wall-black chalk wall not too much for my tiny kitchen? I love the idea of grocercy list on one cabinet. I have seen a few of these and loved them. I have done chalk board sticky back to one of my cabinets inside of the door. This is for measuring cups that take up alot of uncessary room. I feel your pain, here is my story. I moved from my grandparents old farm house, (I lived rent free, I fixed anything that broke). This house sat next door to my parents home. When I married, we lived there a few short years and bought our home to create a little distance, get my son in gifted program and after we had our daughter, we no longer fit in this house. The kitchen there? It had TIN cabinets! . They were tiny little cabinet that back then I hated. I so wished I had these cabinets now, maybe to work elsewhere, not for kitchen. I so hate I discarded of them! This house was built by my dad, uncles and grandfather. All hard wood original floors TWO bedrooms and ONE bath. When I lived there I was a single mom of one, my dad and I repaired major renovations (just because it had to be done). Back in those day's they did a good job building however some areas were never finished, the laundry room for instance. The farming became more important than the house. LOL I did alot of improvements there my Dad and I. My Dad is also a fix er upper kinda guy and thrifty, but you know what I say to that? Where did we get our creative ideas from? Love it! My Dad is able but crippled, he's always gain but is in constant pain, so I do not ask.I'm always doing something for them instead. I thought moving to this house would be a synch. Bahaha..boy was I wrong. My furniture doesn't fit. Although each of us has our own bedroom, unlike before the kids rooms are super tiny. So I'm always thinking multi-functioning outside the box thinking, its a must but then again, I was used to that from the place I moved from. This house was listed as "move in ready", we moved in 7 years ago and IM still waiting for that pot of gold to help me finance the changes needed. I also need a knowledgeable crafted man (I have a geek hubby) to help me fix er upper when I can't manage myself. Sounds like you and I would be dangerous together! It was a passing thought about the chalk lower cabinets, I no longer wanted to do that. I can see spills from my kids without cleaning up, they are famous for late night snacks without me knowing! There's an idea! Lock them up-oh, the cabinets not kids! ha! Why do you think my kitchen windows are sheilded with those ugly red cafe curtains, mini blinds underneath those. Drafts and way to much blinding sunlight at a certain time of day. U guessed it, drafts and poor insulation. I did have a thought about shades but was wondering what type of material to use that looks industrial? IM usually the very same way, no way would I post an cluttered picture but then again I thought, hey..there are probably people here with same issues one of us has got to start somewhere and if it helps me, than so be it. Plus I didnt want to take updated photos with what all I had thought about posting. Lazy? ha Post away girlfriend, thats what we are all here for, no shame in trying! :)
  • SJazz SJazz on Jan 13, 2015
    I've also seen people buy a $300 kit and literally brush on cement in all diff colors on top of the Formica
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 13, 2015
      @SJazz Yea Jazz, Ive seen that too and for alot less. But how good is it?
  • Marion Nesbitt Marion Nesbitt on Jan 13, 2015
    Ah, kitchens - so much stuff. Remove valence. Keep light above sink. Replace fixture with a style you like. Don't mess with DIY electrical. Have electrician add extra fixture(s). Remove draperies over sink.. If you need privacy, get some mini-slats - inexpensive - I wash mine in the bathtub. . See nothing wrong with white/beige countertops and could fit into indus. style. Do not like open shelves because of sparse/staged look. UNREALISTIC for a lot of us. Could go with frosted doors on some cabs though. Too bad you want industrial style - you must like dark red (curtains) - If wall colour were more goldy, would be basis for Tuscan - even your dr suite. Doors to laundry? A space-saving pocket door would slide right into wall cavity. Is there room above washer/dryer to add some cabinets. Could use this for extra canned goods, etc. Or maybe in garage? Can pick them up cheap at a re-store. Am lucky - my old cabs were moved to basement and use them for the many diff sizes/ shapes of roasters, baking pans, canned goods, weird spices, etc. Colours? greys, whites, black. Maybe a dif colour for walls, maybe red/yellow/turquoise accents. Save money by keeping counter top. Chrome fixtures. Good luck.
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 14, 2015
      @Marion Nesbitt Yes, I know so much stuff. Sorry, new here and learning lesson do one post per one question apologies! Good idea on countertops, I just hat they are white-kids and white and stains. They are cleaned with clorox, thats not a biggie. I just don't like them but I can wait on this to save money. I'm thinking the same thing on open shelving, love the look but is it really practical for me? I would be driven crazy on getting my kids to set things back into place just right. If I did do open shelving, I wouldn't do all cabinets thats for sure! With the laundry door, I was thinking rolling door, Ive seen one pocket door DIY and it looks to be a bit much for me to bite off and chew. I have seen where you can mount insoles of pockets for can goods as well that would be super cool and a place for pantry! I use my garage to store over flows when we have them, can goods, paper products p.towels, t. paper. But that in itself, I need new shelving! There is room above fridge, it's just hard to get to it's really dead space and I hate climbing to get to it! I like the thoughts on colored accents but not for walls perhaps in minimalized pieces throught kitchen with functional pieces. Hand towels, bowls whatever works. As of now I do have a few bright colored things, 2 Orange ceramic flower pots that would look great with herbs growing in them perhaps mounted to a candle stick for some height. Thanks for your post!
  • Gail Salminen Gail Salminen on Jan 13, 2015
    @Deborah just ran across this post by @Deborah this are her ideas for an industrial kitchen - looks kinda cool. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/ideas-for-industrial-kitchen-remodel-6568426
  • Melissa Melissa on Jan 15, 2015
    Deborah I think your idea for making tin can lights will be cool looking. I can't wait to see progress pics. Another cool thing to think about is removing a couple of cabinets and just having open shelving. If you can spare the cabinets? What are your plans for flooring? Do you need to replace that? If so, sometimes a painted floor looks really cool too. Just some ideas for you to think about :)
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 15, 2015
      @Melissa Thanks Melissa! This is what I have in mind for lights (see photo) for above sink. I did think about that idea Melissa on removing a few cabinets! i'm kinda worried about that though here's why: My bottom cabinets are the worst EVER deep dark tunnels that I cannot reach, they seriously need lazy susan. The lower cabinet beside sink, left side..is open to underneath my sink in other words no wall. So I constantly get spillage of things into under sink. The other deep cabinets (corner lower) I can typically use only to what I can get to. I know your talking about the upper cabinets, they have their own problems not as bad. However, if any of them I remove, this would be glass ware/cup cabinet and daily dishes. Yet the rest of the cabinets on this wall would look weird, above stove cabinet and one tiny one to the right of stove (spice cabinet). So, I would remove the entire wall of cabintery. This does solve my problem of fitting my spice jars in, where spice cabinet fits now. I could use those cabinets above my washer/dryer to house the rest of the items that you typically don't want displayed like baking items-cup cake stuff just to name one. However, I do know as of now, as I have bought dishes/glassware to all match (twice now) it seems to get back to plastic cups with my kids! Who wants that on display? Their favorte cup and dont want to throw out anything broke. etc (I do anyway). My daughter has an current obsession with water bottles/canisters. Since I have no pantry for food items-I do have one large upper, small cabinet that houses can goods/boxes/jar food etc. so, I guess what I am saying until I get the bottom cabinets fixed, to organize, add lazy susan I don't have much storage spaces at all and afraid to be on display. On top of that note; not much luck with the hubby getting this done w/helping hahaha! Handyman he is not, Geek he is, can fix any electronic and pc and build them. I don't have the knowledge or strength to remove cabinetry and place them elsewhere. Now for the floor. We recieved as a Christmas gift- tile flooring, was two years ago! I didn't pick it out, but we finally got that down and guess what? It's NOT finished! The tile is a neutral tan/beige color. So to say I have been ragging about this kitchen, planning for awhile now. So done, ready to move on, willing to learn to do myself. ha! DETERMINED!
  • Melissa Melissa on Jan 16, 2015
    I understand what you are saying Deborah. My husband can do remodeling and is a construction worker so our house is always the last to get done. lol. I am living in a house where our master bedroom is unfinished and our bathroom circa 1967, complete with blue tub and sink are patiently waiting to be demolished. We have everything to do it but my husband hasn't had the time. I just wait,,,and wait..anyhow, if you cannot spare the cabinets then just go with your original plan. I like the cabinets doors you posted pics of, i agree that by painting the lower cabinets and just using the metal doors on top that would look better. I like your lighting ideas too, I am all for making it yourself and saving a few bucks. If you are like us every penny we get is precious. We have a total between us of 7 kids and two Grandkids and three of our kids are still at home. So money is tight. The lazy susan is a good idea and maybe even those pull out shelves if you can afford it or don't already have those? The flooring will be fine as long as its neutral. When I first saw your kitchen the first thing that popped into my mind before reading your post was to paint the walls a light gray color, remove the wooden valance and paint the cabinets a pretty white or off white color. I didn't see the counter top to see what color it is but i pictured a country kitchen with some modern accents thrown in. Like pendant lights or some stainless steel. I think your dream of an industrial kitchen can come true though. You just have to take each project and idea from all of us and work it so you can afford it. pinterest is also a great place for ideas and DIY advice. I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see the finished kitchen pics :).
  • Melissa Melissa on Jan 16, 2015
    I will do that. Mine is Pinterest.com/MelissaAlder :)
  • Christina Christina on Jan 17, 2015
    I would use a metallic paint on the cabinets. You may do it everywhere or on the frames if you can get the color to match. The different color with the metal on the cabinets is too busy for a kitchen, especially if you have open shelves.
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 17, 2015
      @Christina I agree it's too much on all the cabinets. I was tinking doing the lower only and giving the upper one's a different color? So confusing...wondering which way to go! I have no open shelving and probably won't do that. I have kids, they like their plastic cups/water bottles etc.
  • Myrna Engle Myrna Engle on Jan 17, 2015
    I think it is great. You made the prettiest decisions
    • Deborah Deborah on Jan 17, 2015
      @Myrna Engle Thank you Myrna! I'm still customizing not sure about those cabinets! Sigh~