What colour would you paint over wooden kitchen cupboards?

11 months ago

Moved into a place with a lovely kitchen, it’s over 10 years old though and does look a bit dated. I was thinking all the wooden surfaces and cupboards could be painted a light colour. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also is there an app where I can edit pictures in different colours so I can see what looks good. I thought Houzz had one but can’t find it anywhere. Thanks.

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JDMCCL

11 months ago

I may be in the minority but I think the wooden cabinets looks lovely and up to date.

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Daisy England
11 months ago
Do you have a mixture then ie some timber finish (very nice) and then a dresser unit in dust grey?
Olivia Shelley
Original Author
11 months ago
Hi Daisy yes there is a mixture of both at the moment. Lasted really well it just feel it could look a bit more fresh.
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I don't know if you're painting this yourself but personally I might make some updates before doing so. Kitchens are very expensive to paint and I don't think its money well spent if you don't love the actual design (just going on your ideabook though so may be wrong). I think your canopy along with the "fillers"is wide enough to do similar this in the first pic? If you decide to remove the cupboards I would do something similar to the 2nd pic and probably add some form of shelves to bridge the space between the oven. i would also make the end of the island into bookshelves. I think once the decorative pillars and fillers between the base units are painted they will blend in. You could try shaded or shadow white and see how it works with the worktop but they're quite good colours for dark rooms. I would keep the island the same colour as the outer units. I do love inchrya blue but just wondering if a light colour will make the ceiling seem taller (although the blue won't make it any shorter than the red!). Unless needed for privacy I'd remove the blinds and maybe think about wooden shelves on the rhs
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Hi Tricia. I agree with the other comments that painting kitchen cabinets is a lot of work and I don’t think you would be better pleased with the end result. Some cabinets can take painting better than others. For a different idea you could extend the wall cabinets almost up to the ceiling by either finding extra wall units or if you’re handy with diy creating them yourself. Then replace doors with some mdf panels which you can then prime/paint yourself (see pics below for the kinda thing I was thinking of). Mdf doesn’t cost all that much but if you’re not confident with cutting or drilling hinge holes then a local joiner could do this for you. Wouldn’t normally recommend painting tiles but if it’s just short term then it’s maybe worth a try. I wouldnt use any wood panels behind a gas hob tho, might be a fire risk.
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Daisy England
11 months ago
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If you are planning on keeping the worktops you will need a colour to go with them. l think a sage green would look nice.
Abi Webster
11 months ago
If that is a red splash back, I would suggest a neutral colour like a pale pebble. Your floor has warmth to it so a Greige with a pinky/brown tone, but it has to also work with the blue-grey of your charcoal unit. See what F&B ammonite or Cornforth white is like against that grey.
Olivia Shelley
Original Author
11 months ago
Thanks Abi. Yes red splash back would also be going, thinking of a tile or brick type one.
Jonathan
11 months ago
I think that these flat fronted units will look featureless and inexpensive if you paint them but could look quite contemporary with a marble style Quartz and splashback and new handles.

If you want a cheaper refresh consider not painting the cabinets but instead reducing the wood in the room by painting the frames of the garden doors and the base of the table and replacing the two stools with pale upholstered chairs. You could also change the overall warm feel by swapping the warm neutral colour on the walls to a more contemporary whiter neutral, getting the floor professionally cleaned (it might well lighten up by a couple of shades), reupholster the banquette and replace the red glass with something crisper. You could also accessorise the island top with white objects so that you reduce the amount of brown that your eyes fall on.
Jonathan
11 months ago
In my opinion the extractor dates the room a little too and at the same time as replacing the splashback consider swapping to a modern clad box to house a canopy extractor
Jen
11 months ago
If it was my kitchen, I’d replace the dark red glass and upholstery, and I’d repaint the grey Shaker cupboards in something pale and interesting. But I wouldn’t touch the wooden units - they look very classy and timeless just as they are.
tamp75
11 months ago
I think painting the cabinets should be a last resort and agree with Jonathan that painting / refreshing other areas would help. I’d def change that splashback to something lighter. Adding a rug under the table may help and bringing some greenery in with a couple of largish plants would break up the wood effect.
No No
11 months ago
The grain of your wood units is gorgeous. I would have to agree with other posters and advise against painting them. I also agree that the red tiled splashback and extractor could definitely do with updating/changing. I would go further and remove the two overhead cupboards on the splashback. They look unnecessary and make that area look cluttered. Obviously that would mean altering the cornice above them too. Overall your kitchen looks stunning.
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11 months ago
I'd start by just replacing the cabinet handles
Rachel Russell
11 months ago
Personally I would selectively paint as I agree with the other comments but understand your reason for asking. An option would be to paint the island and take the chosen colour onto the back wall where the extractor is. This will enhance the beauty of the existing units as the eye takes in less of it and make the kitchen overall look more expensive and well designed. Jonathan’s ideas very good.
Sonia
11 months ago
The units have a fabulous mid century vibe which is so in at the moment. Looks really good quality too. I would paint the walls white and the window frames too, add a white tiled splashback and if budget allows change the worktop to a simple white one. Rather like this picture. You will be so ahead of the game!
Olivia Shelley
Original Author
11 months ago
This is why I’m terrible at interior design thank you so much for all your comments. Looks like I will keep the wood and change the splash back and upholstery. Iris a really good quality kitchen can’t believe how well it has lasted either and I want to do it justice. So glad I asked!
Juliet Docherty
11 months ago
The units, floor and worktop work in terms of their colour, they look balanced and timeless. The red is a bit heavy and not doing it any favours. I would look at the dining area and consider splurging there, perhaps losing some of the oak and maybe gettign a lighter table and chairs.

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