![]() It still feels light and fresh but the lowers (which take most of the beating with wear and tear) feel like furniture here instead of kitchen cabinets.Īlso, note that again, this is a higher end kitchen with high ceilings. If I had to choose two colours for my kitchen, I would probably choose stained cabinets on the lowers to relate to the hardwood floors and then white for the uppers. Here the upper shelving relates to the lowers which makes sense visually. I prefer a little wood in a completely modern kitchen with white slab doors (above). I would consider leaving the pantry wall in white if you have to choose (above). However, most kitchens have pantry walls now so then you have to choose which colour goes on the pantry wall if you’re going to have dual coloured kitchen cabinets. There’s nothing wrong with this kitchen (above) but to my eye the charcoal should have been on the lowers. The darkest colour should usually go on the bottom. If you are going to choose a trendy colour like charcoal grey for your cabinets, better to keep them on the lowers like the first image.Īt least the hardwood floors here are perfect. ![]() Here the ALL CHARCOAL kitchen looks a little heavy (above). The backsplash tile here relates to the uppers and the lowers making this kitchen look well thought out. So let’s explore some more of them shall we?Īnd notice that it needs the carpet that relates to the lowers, otherwise the grey is all by itself–especially because the beams in this kitchen appear to be taupe–don’t relate to the cabinets. I can’t tell you how many times people would walk into the paint store with their countertop or tile sample and were SURPRISED when I chose a colour that RELATED to said tile or countertop. Most people make random colour choices without thinking through what the rest of their finishes will be or how the colours in their kitchen will flow with the rest of their house. It’s very important that you choose everything before you simply choose different colours for your uppers and lowers. Interior Design by Bailey McCarthy What else are you installing? Kelly green looks amazing with black and white. The white subway tile relates to the white uppers. In this kitchen, the kelly green lowers and white uppers look right as rain. ![]() The problem with them is that the average house doesn’t look like this kelly green kitchen (above). There’s lots of people who could live with this backsplash (below) for a long time and are very happy they found my advice BEFORE they installed the trendy backsplash tile they were originally considering.īack to inspiration images. as I’ve said many times before, if you think my advice to install subway tile for your backsplash must mean I have zero creativity, you can keep clicking. Most of the time, a new trend is incorporated the wrong way if you’re doing an update, on your own, without a designer. For example, you fall in love with a large scale encaustic tile for a space that is way too small to handle it, or you take another interesting patterned tile and decide to install it on your backsplash along with a patterned granite countertop. This is another reason why I talk so much about classic and timeless finishes that seem boring to some people. Gorgeous kitchens in high-end homes that most of us don’t live in. If you cherry pick a high end look, it won’t look as amazing ![]() Often when we’re looking for inspiration photos to help us plan a renovation or new build, we’re looking at photos like this (below). Can you tell us when or if this is ever a good idea? I’m thinking Fieldstone lowers and Gray Cashmere uppers. Do you think this is a trend or is this a classic look? I hesitate to do this until I get the Maria Killam stamp of approval. I’m about to refinish my 90’s oak cathedral raised panel kitchen cabinets, and am considering a two toned paint scheme. ![]() ft.I’ve been receiving questions on two-toned cabinets lately and I can’t believe I’ve never addressed them on the blog. Just make sure to de-grease with Pristine Clean and then a light scuff sand. Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint is also ideal on surfaces like laminate, vinyl, fabric, brick, plastic, glass, ceramic, stone, tiles or anything you can imagine. Silk All-In-One Mineral paint is NOT a chalk paint. All this plus the amazing durability makes Silk All-In-One Mineral the best choice for painting kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets as well as painting furniture. Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint has a built-in water-based primer, built in topcoat, UV protection, water, mildew and grease resistant as well as scuff resistant. No other All-In-One paint compares to Silk. Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint is a One-of-a-Kind paint. Create a calm home composer with the color Tide Pool in Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint! This sea mist like blue green will enhance your seaside home decor! ![]()
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