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help with my kitchen please

7 years ago

just renting my first house and I'm useless at colours etc .Can't do much to this kitchen as can't fit a new one any help on how to make it nice would be aappreciated
thank you shell

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The Lighting Company

7 years ago

perhaps some under-cabinet lighting?

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Markham Webber Design Ribble Valley
7 years ago
easiest thing to do is buy some nice new accessories, toaster, kettle etc. eg, paint the wall bright orange, lime green, charcoal grey and then go for matching accessories, or in the case of grey, that industrial look if you like that. there's no point changing wall tiles, worktops... its all very inoffensive you need to make the best of what you have there. luckily its a blank palette and some shiny chrome, or a pop of colour will do it.... if you like the vintage theme then you could do similar with lots of crockery etc. find a theme you like and go for it.
Michelle Lowe
Original Author
7 years ago
I like vintage theme just don't know what colours I just bought black kettle and toaster aswell I tried bright purple to see what it looked like but so dark
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Markham Webber Design Ribble Valley
7 years ago
well then you need flowery teapots, tea towels, lots of colour.. you' re not looking for a minimal kitchen, you 're looking for busy, plate racks, colour, pots.... it will build up as you accumulate stuff!
Michelle Lowe
Original Author
7 years ago
what colour for the walls ? thank you
Carolina
7 years ago
I'd paint the walls white and look for a fun, colourful runner.
Lisa Burge
7 years ago
I think red would brighten your kitchen up x
minnie101
7 years ago
Hi. I think I'd go for a green with the wood and floor, perhaps a pistachio, Apple or cool sage. I like Carolins runner idea as you're a little limited as to what you can add in the space and be left with counter space. Is there space over the window for a vintage sign? Perhaps a small vase of flowers where the butter dish is. Can you put hooks over the pipes and add a couple of colourful colanders to detract from the boiler? Maybe some cake tins etc on top of the wall units? Do you have a ceiling light at all? What does the inside of the wall cupboard look like? You might be able to take off the doors of one (and store!) and add lots of vintage accessories
Michelle Lowe
Original Author
7 years ago
that's the whole kitchen like the vintage stuff
minnie101
7 years ago
You could add some pretty patterned blinds which would have a big impact. Would you be allowed to add shelves?
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Glove Poppit
7 years ago
How about a pink colour for the walls that would then blend with vintage and flowers. Agree you could change the blinds and again add something floral. Accessories and a runner all sound sensible. Why not get some backing wallpaper and colour pots and test out some colours painted on sections of paper so you can pin them up and see the effect before your commit to a colour?
Carolina
7 years ago
I haven't investigated if they are (easily) removable, but something like this self adhesive tiles could be nice. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vinyl-self-adhesive-Portuguese-sticker-Collection/dp/B01F5NCESC/ref=sr_1_18?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1472404888&sr=1-18

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