Working with almond colored appliances!

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What color do I paint my cabinets to work with almond colored appliances?  I don't have the extra money to replace the appliances but want to update the look.

Z · Answer

A photo of your kitchen now would help. Are you cabinets painted or stained? 
As for painting to go with almond, I'd go with color. If I were one to paint kitchen cabinets, I love the look, but prefer stained wood, I'd go with a darker color on the bottom and lighter on the top, depending on how you are decorating.

Kim · Answer

Stained, I will add a picture shortly.

Jonikka Berglan · Answer

I think some color would really work with those neutral appliances.  And if you use Annie Sloan paint, you don't have to worry about sanding, etc.  Are your walls a neutral color?

The Garden Frog with C Renee · Answer

If you are going to paint your cabinets to coordinate I would think about an antique white or even a taupey beige. Now if you want to have a bit more color then think about a grey which can either be in the blue tones or even more toward the brown family. What color are your countertops? that is another option to look at-what color to pull out of the counters. almond will go with just about anything. good luck

Marion Nesbitt · Answer

Why not paint the cabinets almond to match. Then get contrast through your countertop and walls.

Kim · Answer

I have added pictures. I do plan on new countertops and eventually flooring. The cabinets are solid wood and very functional although so dark. I plan on filling in the current pulls and installing new hardware. Thank you for all the suggestions!!

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Why not simply paint the appliances? If the cabinets are fine its a lot easier to refinish the appliances. Being the color that they are however, these are more then 10 years old. This means that your paying a lot of money for electrical use. You can save close to 30% on electrical use with new units. Check rebates and credits on taxes in your state regarding this. You can also install a stainless coating. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/cover-appliances-look-like-stainless-steel-28981.html make them look like new and modern. For a whole lot less then paint and work involved in doing cabinets.

Z · Answer

@Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com/Bob, brings up a very good point. I can add to his reasons for replacing your appliances. You'd not only save money on electricity, but on food. A newer refrigerator keeps food fresh, longer. Twelve years ago we had to replace our 20 year old fridge. I was lucky to find one of the last almond appliances made. I hated Bisc and didn't want stainless or black at that time. I was shocked at how much longer milk and other foods lasted in the new fridge compared to the one we'd just replaced. Had I known the difference in keeping food fresh longer, I'd have replaced it sooner, but since it was working, I figured it was doing its job. Here's a link that will help you find any rebates offered on Energy Star appliances. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator

Kim · Answer

Thank you!!!

Chara · Answer

I want to paint cabinets as well. I'm stuck. My husband is in the middle of priming the walls. I don't know what I want now since he just gave me permission to paint the cabinets.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hello Kim,

Chocolate Brown, Teal, Olive Green etc.

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