What color to paint my cupboards?
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Linda on Apr 24, 2016My cabinets used to be the same color as your are now. Since you have off-white in your tile, the white would really add a snap of color to your kitchen. I have white cabinets with linen-colored doors and a dark granite on my counters. I don't know whether to say the white and linen makes the dark granite pop or the dark granite makes the white and linen colors pop. They just look so nice together. My walls are the color of chocolate ice cream which softens the contrast. I have received many compliments on the color combination so I know it was a good choice. I hope this helps. I would love to see the end result. Good luck. LindaHelpful Reply
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Merrie on Apr 24, 2016I think Linda is right on about picking out the lighter colour in your blacksplash for your cupboards. Love your two fur babies. They seem very interested in what you are doing.Helpful Reply
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Wendy Barnes on Apr 24, 2016It depends on what color from the back splash and counter tops you want to bring to the for front. I personally think that I would do a soft grey.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Hagemann on Apr 24, 2016Gray or white - you have to go light since the counter top is dark and flooring - otherwise it will look like a dark cave.Helpful Reply
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Ros4795750 on Apr 24, 2016White first .. It will make everything pop..Helpful Reply
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Jjarnett on Apr 24, 2016Not white. White will magnify the grout lines. Base paint by blending lightest countertop color with floor and backsplash. Glaze finish to soften .Helpful Reply
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Vic C. on Apr 24, 2016Whatever color you choose, it must be light color against the dark counter top & floor, like agreed by most readers. :)Helpful Reply
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Sherryl on Apr 24, 2016Thank you everyone for your help. I am going to go with white with a tint of grey. I will upload pictures when done.Helpful Reply
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Katie on Apr 24, 2016I think a light grey would be beautiful in this space.Helpful Reply
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Sharon Powless on Apr 24, 2016Instead of painting, which will probably chip, consider stripping your cabinets and staining them a light gray. then, if you want you can have a shiny varnish or a satin varnish, or even a matte finish. It might be s little more work but it will be worth it. (BTW, our cabinets were painted before we moved into our house. They have to be touched up all the time.Helpful Reply
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Leisa Yeager on Apr 25, 2016white top cabinet s and grey bottoms, you can use rustoleum Transformation, tint paint before you leave store, you will like resulltHelpful Reply
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Jjarnett on Apr 26, 2016Love Leisa's transform. The pictures really look great. Love lines, and handle/pulls. I liked my idea but I really like Leisa's photos. I see the cabinet, not the grout lines with dark bottom and light top. Post your progress . Can't wait to see your finished project.Helpful Reply
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Jjarnett on Apr 26, 2016Here is a photo white tops and gray bottom cabinets . Hardware is important.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Fahr-Webster on Apr 27, 2016I agree Gray.Helpful Reply
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Elaine on Apr 28, 2016I've always been a lover of blue so, naturally, am partial to blues. Have you thought of a greyed blue (?) but if the brown in your backsplash is a warm chocolate brown, don't go too grey as grey is a cooler color. A Wedgwood Blue would be beautiful abutting your dark hardwood floors, counter & backsplash. My own opinion is - grey has been a trendy color for a few years now and we all know trends come then go. (Remember Hunter Green in the 80's??). I love your backsplash - white uppers would be lovely with brown bottoms OR do all white. It's so classic and classy! Go on Houzz and type in "painted kitchen cabinets" and you will get lots of inspiration. Beautiful cat, by the way!Helpful Reply
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Jjarnett on Apr 29, 2016The photo was from hometalk as a featured slideshow. Search hometalk, maybe you will get the answer. If it were me, I would get the best paint, paint chips and match the family of shades to the gray. Lighter or darker shades, your choice. I have been interested for have cabinets that are white, painted, needless to say they are a mess. I bought this mess. LOL Best of Good Wishes for you.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Apr 30, 2016I would paint the cabinets a light gray. I love your back splash. Please keep the cat off your counters. Health problems could occur.Helpful Reply
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Jjarnett on May 01, 2016Hi again. Here is a photo with raising upper cabinets . Also showing white uppers and gray bottom. I think the gray is entirely to dark for your kitchen. Keep them light gray. White uppers / light gray bottoms.Helpful Reply
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Mother on May 02, 2016I'd go white - but paint the insides of the doors a vivid red. Whether to head more towards blue-red/magenta or orange-red would depend on the natural lighting in your kitchen.Helpful Reply
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JMBecker on May 04, 2016I love gray, and the insides lighter gray.Helpful Reply
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Nancy on May 05, 2016the color of the room behind looks purple with pink trim? You are not afraid of color... I would say the gray idea and I loved the comment about the red inside.Helpful Reply
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Lindalovie55 on May 06, 2016white with one black stripe across the near top of each unit, love the cat....Helpful Reply
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