Kitchen paint refresh
Hi there. We're refreshing our kitchen paintwork. We really like the green walls (currently Colourtrend Schoolroom Green) so haven't strayed too far with Colourtrend Nettle Soup which is similar but a bit more zingy. We're going to paint the pine breakfast bar and cupboard frames Colourtrend Natterjack to contrast and the pantry door ivory, same as trim and window frames. Also considering subway tile for cooker wall rising to height of fridge to break up this high wall, possibly topped with shallow shelf running the full length. Floor tiles, countertops, trim and cupboard doors will stay as is. Feels like the safe option. Just wondering if we're missing a trick here and should consider a whole new colour palette? Thanks!!
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Comments (8)I'm wondering about blocking in the bannisters with T&G which is in keeping with the doors in the cottage, plus getting a new handrail made in a mid coloured timber. I've painted most of the beams and "half timbered" exposed wood in an off white matte gloss, it's made the room a lot lighter .. past owners have just ladled on the thick black matte paint that seems to be de riguer ... we bought an Old Charm Dutch dresser off eBay, and I have a couple of old oak armchairs, plus a 1950's Cintique fireside chair. And the dining chairs are a hotchpotch of junk shop finds. I might try just painting the stairs in the same off white paint, see if that improves matters any....See MoreKitchen refresh!
Comments (16)Hi, I would recommend painting the cabinet Doors in a lighter colour to contrast against the darker floor tiles (changing them in the future to suit your needs) which would immediately lighten up the space and remove the blinds to allow light to flood the space. I would then remove the wall tiles which I feel are too obtrusive and dark for this kitchen and replace them with a lighter coloured tile or with Kitchen paint. And too finish it off, a different colour on the walls and the place should be transformed into a light airy room in hopefully under 1k... Good Luck on your project, keep us updated on how you go....See MoreBudget kitchen refresh - help and advice!
Comments (16)I suggest finding a nice local carpenter to help with cabinets etc. They will be able to come up with imaginative ways of upgrading and using as much of your own things as possible. I had an ok but boring Magnet kitchen with laminate doors. I wanted new doors and after spending an entire morning in the local franchise of Dream Doors, they eventually refused to come out and look at my kitchen when I said that my budget was under £5k. I priced up new doors online and then found a local carpenter. When he came round, I explained what I wanted and that my real dream was to have an “in-frame” look. He laughed, told me to scrap my ideas of buying new doors and instead he made entire new fronts that look a million times better than anything I could get off the shelf. It was also a fraction of the price!! My kitchen isn’t perfect (i find it too dark. - but that’s another story and not to do with the carpenter!!) - however it’s high quality, completely bespoke and an absolute bargain! Here’s my before and after.......See MoreKitchen refresh on a budget
Comments (10)As you have slab front doors, you might want to look at DIY vinyl wraps to update the cabinetry. For the boiler wall, I would take out the existing boxing and counters and start fresh. Design it to fit whatever you want/need. It does not need to match the other cabinetry…. It could be white, sage green, grey, etc. I have successfully put a 60cm wide IKEA upper cupboard around a boiler. The fitter simply left off the backing, and cut holes in the top and bottom for the pipes. As it matches the other uppers, you’d never know it’s a boiler cupboard. You could also update the floor inexpensively with sheet vinyl, or (whisper it) even sticky back tiles. I have used the latter twice now to “temporarily” cover horrible floors and they made a huge difference to how I felt about the space....See More- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Thanks Minnie. No plans for extractor at present - ceiling height is awkward - we usually ventilate well when cooking. I'd plan to keep the cupboard doors ivory to match trim. Just not 100% to go with green again but definitely want to knock out all the pine! Here's how the back wall might look with a sub tile and shelf... but not with that many pictures!
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Wow, it looks stunning, no wonder you’re so delighted!! Have you decided what to do with tiling?!
Feel free to ignore me but as they won’t fit in my kitchen I feel the need to share! These baskets from Zara and some boards could look fab (although appreciate it may not be your thing)!
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Thanks Minnie.. Oh, I like those boards! I was all set to do a large terrazzo tile (see mock up) but chickened out in the end. I might live with it a bit and see what the best option is in the new year. I will be on the look out in the sales for nice textiles and accessories Great to have the hard and messy bit out of the way though :)
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Terrazo is lovely and love the colours, it is a difficult one as it’s so on trend. “Pink” zellige tiles could be an alternative with a plug in wall light (think this one may be too long but something along those lines)? I might just tile on the main run?
Agree though, leave it until the sales are on and it looks so lovely anyway!
aodcomms thanked minnie101 - 4 years ago
Also considering an oversized cut out clock and looking at some kind of metal wall art installation too. Kinda frightened that tiles could make it look like an industrial kitchen. Or a public bathroom!
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