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What colour for kitchen cabinets and blinds

8 years ago

We have a very open plan layout, from any ground floor room you can see into two other rooms/zones. Looking to repaint kitchen cabinets and order blinds for patio doors. What colours should I pick, which will tie in with my current taupe/greige colour scheme? happy to repaint all rooms if it helps to bring in a cohesive colour scheme.

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Judith Guthrie

8 years ago

I wouldn't change the cabinet colour.
I would update the dining suite and the old leather chairs, introduce a wide blue and white stripe in the form of fabric blinds and a comfy couch in a sand shade with large blue cushions, different plants, perhaps red bromeliads and new appliances definitely a coffee machine.

Comments (19)

Isobel Hill
8 years ago
Have a look at Farrow and Ball Skimming stone and Elephant's breath - good stone colours. Well, at least I hope so as it will be the colours of our new kitchen units!!
charlie_bill
8 years ago
We are about to paint our east facing lounge in Dulux Egyptian Cotton which has a nice stoney colour to it.
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Elena Romanova Interiors
8 years ago
Hi your space looks great

it does not have that much colour at the moment so you could introduce some through kitchen cabinets and soft furnishings.

although I am a big fan of grey-based neutrals these days looking at your space and the garden I think you couid go softer and pick out colours of the outside. Soft greens or blues would work. think about what colours you are naturally drawn to.

also consider introducing some pattern through soft furnishings. it really lifts the space, and gives it interest.
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Sew Homely Bespoke Soft Furnishings
8 years ago
For blinds and soft furnishings have a look at the Annika collection from Prestigious Textiles or Atmosphere from Clarke & Clarke, they have designs and colours which would look great in these rooms.

http://www.prestigious.co.uk/collections/annika

http://www.clarke-clarke.co.uk/collection.php?hdnCollectionID=150
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Ruta Lauzikaite
8 years ago
If this lovely space would be mine I would probably go for a grey scheme - mix of 2-3 shades of grey and add some geometric black an white details/accents/accessories
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Laroya & Co.
8 years ago
Lovely space - gorgeous natural light from those patio doors too! Go bold - pick out a strong colour - whether its vibrant or dark, see what you are brave enough for. You don't have to choose that colour for all the units but even just the back wall of cabinets will make the space interesting.

Good luck!
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MaisieMoodesign
8 years ago
I do think what you have on your cabinets it's very nice, F&B do have some nice tones.
mumfie mumfie
Original Author
8 years ago
thanks eveyone for your suggestions! certainly food for thought!
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OnePlan
8 years ago
Hi Mumfie !! It's looking great !!

The colours of the corner sofa match in beautifully with the harbour print in the kitchen - I'd take inspiration from those colours if I were you !
mumfie mumfie
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks One Plan! Great kitchen plan you see! yes, I see what you mean re: the picture. could go sandy/taupe/stone or grey.....
chunkysox
8 years ago
I love the kitchen cabinet colour at the moment!! I think it adds a lovely colour to the space. I dont think the colour s an issue, you definitely need some pattern though. Maybe curtains or blinds? Good luck :)
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Davonport Kitchen & Home
8 years ago
You've got some really nice base colours in the space already with the taupe/grey tones on the sofa and dining chairs. Grey is a very popular choice at the moment and the great thing about grey is its versatility. You could always go for a grey scheme and add a pop of colour in the blinds for example? It might be worth having a look at our Colour Trends In The Kitchen and Colour Schemes blogs to get a little inspiration. Best of luck! Regards, Davonport.
isolaverde
8 years ago
Really a lovely big room and I like your choice of combinations of furnitures (style and colour) I would add similar colours in the curtoins or blinds with an additional splash of soft daffodils yellow. I am in the process of making mine with designer guild fabric with these colours as I have an almost identical space to yours!
Sonia Reilly
8 years ago
God I love your cabinets and worktop - don't change a thing! You could add pops of colours - almost anything will look good as a nice neutral pallet. Do you like maybe a soft lavender which always goes nice with the soft grey-green of cupboards? F&B Elephants Breath has a hint of it. I'm glad to see everyone saying leave cupboards as they are. They are gorgeous. Hope you find inspiration from some of these comments and this amazing website. Good luck,
sam irwin
8 years ago
Personally I like the colour of your kitchen cabinets but the whole scheme just needs to be more cohesive. If you were thinking of changing kitchen cabinets maybe go for a very light blue. The room is so bright blues would look lovely in this room. Add some more blue and green accent cushions to your beige sofas. Beautiful room by the way
storm47
8 years ago
You have a lovely room with plenty of light. I would leave the cabinets as they are but change the wall colour to F&B Vert de Terre or similar. Find a fabric you like that is cream and similar to Vert da Terre and have some cushions made for the sofa and wicker chair and dining chair cushions.
iolosdad
8 years ago
Add a flash of colour with glass splash back in chosen areas? I did with hot pink abs the walls are F&B light blue which looks more grey green
Lee Jeffery
8 years ago
No leave the cupboards , maybe a wooden floor would enhance

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