Asked on Apr 10, 2015
White cabinets
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Marie
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Should we paint our cabinets white and if so what wall color would be good to go with it? I'm wanting a cottage cabin feel but to brighten up the space.
This is how it looks currently.
We did have it yellow but hated it!
23 answers
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Yes! I always vote for white! I recently had a custom color mixed at Home Depot to match "Ikea white" furniture. I love it! I have used it on a dining set, a plank wall, and to re-do a large mirror. Now anything I paint coordinates with my Ikea pieces (very budget and kid-friendly). It's not a bright stark white... has cream/almost yellow undertones, but I think it would look great in your kitchen. Here's a link to the custom color: http://bit.ly/1BsGFK5 Good luck!!
The Crazy Craft Lady (Aimee)
on Apr 10, 2015
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How about Antique white, everything goes with it, but it is not so stark.
Susan M
on Apr 10, 2015
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I love a colour I found called oatmeal , used to fr the bead board on my walls , white cupboards , very cottage like and clean and fresh
Barbara Butters
on Apr 10, 2015
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yes, yes, yes!! And I feel you dilemma because I did the exact same thing. I went back and forth, back and forth..finally went for it and soooo glad I did! I used Martha Stewart Pickett Fence White and it was perfect for that type of feel. be sure to wash any greasy ones with tsp before you paint. If you have any heavy grain you don't want to seep through prime them with zinsser. Provided it is a smoke free home, poly coat them several coats to keep them from chipping over time. before the last coat of paint, use latex caulk to fill the dings, holes and joints between cabinets and they will disappear (white will make these imperfections jump out) and drum roll...I used regular laytex paint, not fancy or expensive stuff and it worked out great!
Moxie
on Apr 10, 2015
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Any good hardware store can mix it for you , maybe is a Home Depot colour? Or Rona ?
Barbara Butters
on Apr 10, 2015
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I would do a driftwood gray on the bottem and a white with a blue undertone for the top cabinets and a medium light color of your choice for the walls. ( your favourite color.)
Gayle Walter
on Apr 11, 2015
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What about a French Crème? Not quite white, creamy. My daughters cabinets are that color & they are just lovely. Anything will go with that.
Jane
on Apr 11, 2015
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i have a similar situation and am replacing the wood panels with glass.( i may paint the back ( inside ) an off white??) would welcome other suggestions
JG
on Apr 11, 2015
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I went through the same kind of indecision with our kitchen. Took the plunge and went white and my walls are a very soft butter yellow. Have loved it and it's time to redo the walls again. Great ease in cleaning cabinets too.
Cindy S
on Apr 11, 2015
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Benjamin Moore Linen or Shaker Beige looks awesome against the white cabinets. Then you can change accessories whenever you want. You can add a punch of color like the yellow or red with the accessories. Benjamin Moore matte finish is great on walls especially in the kitchen and bathroom, they clean up very easy.
Tscrox
on Apr 11, 2015
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Yes definitel white, and yes, definitely a creamy white rather than a stark white, and yes, there are a billion whites so go Maria Killam's website and google what she has to say about choosing the right white. Maria is world-known color expert and she's very generous sharing info on her site at MariaKillam.com. I think you're total on the right track with a country kitchen look and I think creamy white will brighten things up. This is my plan for my kitchen. And google "white country kitchens" to find some inspiration. And please post the results.
Sandyc
on Apr 11, 2015
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Here is a great website from Pinterest for painting cabinets. The Ikea white is really a nice color. www.thekimsixfix.com/2012/08/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets.html
Dee
on Apr 11, 2015
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I would paint the cabinets white, but put some molding around the top cabinets like the bottom. The walls could be a soft coffee color, but paint the extras a black to match your stove and appliances. It will still look country, but do not use the easter colors to do it.
Nancy Rogers
on Apr 11, 2015
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If I had to paint them it wouldn't be white I had a white kitchen and got so tired of it really fast. I would either go with a cream or even grey you should go to Houz.com and see some of the choices they have lots!
Rhonda Spayd
on Apr 11, 2015
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We painted our kitchen cabinets a stark white and the surrounding area a very pale green. It looks great and has the desired effect of making the kitchen and dinette very cheery and open looking. We also painted the living area walls a mild white; they were a dark wood paneling and again it made such a difference in light for the room. Sorry I don't remember exact colors.
Dasler
on Apr 11, 2015
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Off white cupboards are good . Some new hardware
Loretta ellsworth
on Apr 11, 2015
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White cabinets with smoke blue walls.
Beverly Burton
on Apr 12, 2015
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We replace our old decrepit cupboards with new ( in the process now of a kitchen Reno) white cupboards with beadboard insert panels, we put up beadboard and painted it oatmeal , which is our backsplash area , behind the cupboards , we have a grey /nickel finish counter top . Some of our cupboard doors are glass with the squares, some are solid and we incorporated a hosier base cabinet into the mix. Dark wood like floor from Home Depot , Traffc master allure in Hickory . 3 walls in kitchen painted in oatmeal , 4 th wall will be painted Northern Wash , a bluey-grey green .
Barbara Butters
on Apr 12, 2015
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How about white uppers and say gray lowers then white subway tiles with gray grout?
Bette
on Apr 12, 2015
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Go to the show Knock It Off on the Live Well Network's website, - www.livewellnetwork.com & look at what Monica & Jess did for 3 kitchens, which cost between $1,040 & $2,500 for them to renovate. The 1 kitchen/dining room cost $1,040 & they painted the walls mint & they painted both of the other 2 kitchens light blue, I think.
Kenneth Shaw
on Apr 13, 2015
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Sherwin Williams has 40% off this weekend, might give you the boost.
Jane
on Apr 14, 2015
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We bought samples yesterday!!! The two that we got are Pure White and Alabaster from SW! and I do believe Alabaster is the winner. the other almost looked blue beneath it.
Marie
on Apr 17, 2015
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Ok, Here's my 2 cents...1st ~ I would trim out the upper cabinets so that they match the bottom ones that way they have a more cohesive look. Then change the hardware to nickel knobs for drawers & simple nickel pulls for cabinets. 2nd ~ Paint the lower & upper cabinets the Alabaster color you wanted. For the walls, I would go for a pale color NOT pastel rather than a deep rich color...A dark color will make feel like a cave. 3rd ~ I would remove the board above the sink. Then add bead board & trim out each cabinet around the sink. You will also want to do the same w/ the end of the bottom cabinet. Those 3 sections will give you some more of the cottage feel. For the back splash I would do a white subway tile w/ light gray grout. 4th ~ I would trade out the short shelf for 2 longer ones & paint them black so they pop off the wall so you put your more decorative or seasonal decor on it. Last thing, I would put molding up around the room to make it look cleaner & neater. Hope this helps.
Kayo Frazier
on Jul 03, 2015
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