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9 years ago

Hi, I'm just having a new kitchen fitted which is white glossy units at the bottom, black glossy at the top and grey slate work tops. What colour walls, blinds, flooring would you suggest. The kitchen is south facing, plenty of windows and open plan into a living area. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Blake William Fewster
9 years ago
I would be inclined to lay a dark wood floor to make the kitchen stand out. Something like Wenge or a dark Walnut.
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