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Need help for my kitchen

8 years ago

Kitchen , we had a leak which is now fixed, wall needs to be replastered so this is a good opportunity to do up kitchen too, I was thinking about painting units - not sure what colour or even how to arrange things

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stokesamy1

8 years ago

What about spray painting them? Quicker and a more even finish. You can do it yourself or pay to have it done. http://www.rustoleumspraypaint.com/how-to-guide/how-to-spray-paint-kitchen-cupboards/ I'm re-doing my kitchen at the moment too

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OnePlan
8 years ago
Have you tried colouring a photo with one of the paint company's apps ? Gives a good idea of the effect the new colour will have with things you aren't changing ? Maybe consider putting a gingham (or other fabric) curtain over the DW and laundry appliance to help them blend into the county kitchen a bit better ? Can be very simple on a net curtain wire - if you chose a colour similar to the cabinet paint colour it will all blend in beautifully . ( think I have a pic of one in my kitchen - will try and add it !)
cgilmurray thanked OnePlan
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Tiago Faria and Jane Considine Architects
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
If you can simplify the run of base units - to make the worktop all one level, and possibly fit matching cabinet doors to the appliances, it should help to give a cleaner look and a less busy appearance. And then repaint in a fresh grey as suggested above.
Jenn Sharp
8 years ago
You should choosing white paint for example, it will feels like you have more space in the kitchen :)
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Pat Oliver Interior Design
8 years ago
If you want a more integrated country look, have your kitchen professionally spray painted in a pale grey or white after rehanging the wall units so that they are all level. Replace the light pelmet to something plainer.

The worktop around the sink has gone quite dark from the constant presence of water. Consider having all the tops replaced with oak to coordinate with your floor. Wood knobs or pewter handles will complete the cabinetry.

Remove the tiles and replace with patchwork tiles to give you more colour. Make sure you pick up the cabinet colour and the floor colour in the tiles. http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod44324/batik-patchwork-blue-tile.html

Paint the remaining walls with a pale colour to keep the room light.
cgilmurray thanked Pat Oliver Interior Design
cgilmurray
Original Author
8 years ago
Wow you guys are great -- this my first time to use this app and this is great advice and I must say you are all v observent-you have noticed things I didn't & I live here , thank you!
donsmidic
8 years ago
We recently painted our kitchen units in Little Greene sage green. We used a primer underneath. It was really straightforward and looks fab, especially with new pewter handles. Unfortunately the rest of the kitchen looked awful in comparison so currently undergoing new floor tiles,wall tiles and worktops. Working out quite pricy but still half of what it would have costed for a new kitchen.

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