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Need help with kitchen colour for walls

Stacey Anderson

7 years ago

I have cream cabinets in my kitchen which r about 10 years old they r still up to date but obviously look abit discoloured but not really bad I have new oak work tops and cream tiles but I need advice on colour for walls there is not a lot to paint though

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A S
7 years ago
what sort of look and feel are you after?
what is the lighting in the room like?
how many walls will require painting?
Do you want to introduce some colour by painting one wall brighter than the rest?
Joanna C
7 years ago
I see what you mean about there not being that much wall space. Could the cabinets be painted? Might be quite a difference if you fancy a change ;)
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