What's Wrong With My Kitchen
One of my favorite decor sites for color inspiration is Decor Pad. I searched it for hours on end in search of the perfect picture that spoke to me. Made me say, "Yes, that's my kitchen!" But sadly, I didn't have that aha moment.
After many nights of paint in my eyes and hair, the kitchen ceiling was back to a more heavenly white versus a....hellish blue. The wall color I went with for the kitchen, and most of the house for that matter was Behr Rhino. But that color paired with dark wood floors had me stumped in terms of the selection of a color for the kitchen cabinets. On top of that I figured I needed to try and work with the infamous blue backsplash...for a little while longer that is. The counters, while stained, weren't damaged. And my black dishwasher was practically new. So I decided to work with these items..for the meantime.
Next I needed to address the cabinets. The color Rhino on the walls depending on the light has cool and blue undertones. It also has the ability of being warm and inviting if paired with right complimentary colors. However, none of the color choices I viewed offered the look and feel of what I wanted. I probably should let you know, I had no clue of what I wanted. But I love cooking...take that back...I love eating.
So being in the kitchen, and wanting to be in the kitchen, preparing delicious meals is very important. So I wanted my kitchen to feel inviting and appealing.
If only I had seen these detailed illustrations and videos on cabinet hinges (Homeowner’s Guide to Cabinet Hinges)prior to starting this project. It would have saved me a lot of time, money and frustration. I had no desire to purchase all new hinges. In addition, by adding the trim I inadvertently made my doors thicker than the average door size which further complicated the problem.
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I think you are just missing sparkle and accents. I would replace window curtain with a faux roman shade out of fabric, maybe something like this.... http://www.joann.com/home-decor-print-fabric--waverly---bohemian-swirl-pumice/12180543.html Then install pulls on doors and drawers, glass knobs or stainless would be pretty.
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Beautiful. Although white would be nice too. You are very talented. I love all your projects. Thanks
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