Today’s decorating dilemma:
We’re in the process of selling and our agent has recommended we repaint our cabinets. They are currently green with the walls and trim being light blue and light yellow. Our appliances are stainless and we have verde butterfly granite. I am really not sure what color to go with- any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Nic
Kate suggests:
By painting your cabinets to be more neutral the Verde Butterfly granite will show off more. (more…)
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The annual Kitchen / Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS) brought some of the biggest names in the kitchen and bath industry to Chicago recently for its annual showcase of the newest products, appliances, design trends, and cutting-edge industry information.
The four-day conference and expo featured must-see new products, innovative design ideas and the latest trends in kitchens and baths and Denise Turner was there to report back on the latest trends.
See the important trends on the horizon for kitchen and bath…
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You’ve finally decided to remodel that 1970s kitchen. Out with the Avocado Green; out with the Harvest Gold tile. Wait! Those colors are back.
Presuming you have a design, licensed contractor and building permits; there are some things to consider before bringing in the wrecking crew.
- Temporary Kitchen. Patios are ideal. Water and drain lines in exterior walls, can occasionally be temporally routed to a utility sink. It beats washing dishes in the bathtub.
- Construction Zone. Stay out of the way. It’s for your safety.
- Be flexible! Unexpected situations will occur.
- Contractor’s Aid. Designate a bathroom; keep snacks and nonalcoholic drinks coming.
Keep your sense of humor! You’ll soon have the home you desired.
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The Tuscan style with its warm sun-kissed palette is a one of the most colors popular kitchen trend today. Here are some tips to bring that Old World charm into your home.
Floors:
- Tumbled stone, weathered tile, accented with painted tiles reminiscent of an Italian farm house
Cabinets:
- Cozy aged woods
- Storage nitches for an unstructured look
- Hand-hammered
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Cottage Magpie is a delightful blog that chronicles Angela’s quest to add charm to her 1950’s ranch style home. Stop by for a look at how she has created a charming home with thrift store finds and cottage style.
I dropped in on Angela today to check out her round up of reader’s blog post inspired by her call for ‘Spring Green’.
The entries were so creative that I decided to go back and visited each blog again and chose a favorite item to share with you. It wasn’t easy but here are my picks. (more…)
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Today’s color dilemma…
We took our current cabinets and ripped the white laminate from them! Then sanded the glue off and painted them with Benjamin Moore pre-mixed black! The walls are Benjamin Moore Raspberry Truffle. What counter tops should we use? Quartz, Granite, Marble? –Historic_Bessemer
Kate suggests…
First kudos to you for putting so much effort into your remodeling project. Stripping off the laminate, preparing the cabinets and painting them was a huge task but it looks like your efforts produced stunning results.
I think the new countertops will (more…)
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Today’s color dilemma…
I have a galley style kitchen with one large wall, a backsplash behind counter and bulkhead - these are all painted Mountain Haze by Behr. It is too drab. I want to brighten it up with some kind of red, but I don’t want it to make the kitchen look smaller.
I don’t know whether to just do the wall, just do the blacksplash, the bulkhead or all. I am thinking of keeping the Mountain Haze color probably on the bulkhead as an accent to the red I pick, but I am open to suggestions. – tre1kent
Kate suggests…
When working with accent colors in small spaces, it’s best to not go too bold to avoid creating the illusion of an even smaller space.
For your galley style kitchen I would suggest applying the accent color to the end wall. By painting this wall rather than the cabinet wall you are not narrowing the room even more but rather bringing the end closer which will also make the room appear wider.
Red could work well with your cabinets and flooring. I think a warm, rich hue will accent your existing color and allow you to bring the red you desire into the room without overpowering the space.
Some red paint color that could work well include Behr ‘Cajun Spice’, Ralph Lauren ‘Hunting Coat Red’, Valspar ‘Oatlands Upholstery Red’ and C2 ‘Tango’.
Resources:
- Behr and Ralph Lauren Paint is available at Home Depot.
- Valspar paint is available at Lowe’s. Type in your zip code to find your local Lowe’s
- For a list of C2 Paint dealers visit their website
- Do you have a color dilemma? Post it in the Makeover Gallery at RoomVues.com and you could be the next reader to have your color question answered on the Color For Your Home blog.
**Please note: Due to individual computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may not accurately reflect the paint colors. Please refer to an actual sample of the paint for an accurate rendition of the color.
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18th Nov. '07 ·
Kitchens
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Tags: color-trends, kitchen
Authored by Kate Smith
In Kitchen & Bath Design News there is an article on the trends for kitchen counters. Here’s what they had to say about colors…
So, what’s the latest buzz on counter color trends?
While there are always designers and homeowners looking for the latest color trends when choosing countertops, neutral colors and earth tones are currently the most popular choices, albeit with tone-on tone variations, stone-like particulates and other textural elements that take neutrals from boring and blah to wow.
Not surprisingly, nature-inspired designs and colors remain a key trend.
Indeed, “Countertop surfaces that impart the complexity found in nature are extremely popular right now,” says McGeehan. She adds, “Consumers are using their home environments as vehicles of self-expression, and are particularly drawn to materials that lend warmth, personality and character to a room and reflect natural movement and colorations.”
New Colors in Dupont’s Corian Line
According to Mandell, “Color trends in countertop materials haven’t changed radically in recent years.” Instead, earth tones and shades of white have been jazzed up to give them more textural appeal. Of course in some markets, bright colors and patterns with showy metallic accents or even embedded precious stones are turning up as a way to personalize the space. But ultimately, he believes, while there are always those looking for something unique, he maintains that “warm neutrals continue to be the first choice for the majority of homeowners,” since these are both easy on the eye, and easy to use with a variety of design styles.
Staron Surfaces
Calvo concurs. While he agrees that there will always be a market for those who want something bolder and brighter in the color department, there’s still a strong contingent of consumers who will opt for the “best color for resale,” or something neutral that will be less likely to become dated over time. He says, “Color and pattern trends are very personal, and [our sales of different choices] vary from quarter to quarter, but the highest percentage of Silestone sales is the neutral color sector.”
Silestone Neutrals
Of course, earth tones are inherent in the wood countertop category. According to Hewing, the darker blends, including red tones, are very popular for wood surfaces. Buch points to increased sales in the medium brown tones to very dark tones, which dovetails the general trend toward darker woods in cabinetry. This, too, can be tied to the growing interest in nature-inspired spaces that incorporate a sense of warmth, with natural materials mixed and matched to provide texture and aesthetic appeal.
John Boos Butcher Block Countertop
Dunham predicts that texture will be one of the hottest trends in the coming years, and believes that countertops of the future will feature colors that look like “concrete or suede, and feature sophisticated textures and patterns.” He also says that color is one of the features that will continue to drive designers looking to create distinctive kitchens, as well as homeowners looking to differentiate themselves from their neighbors.
Read the entire article at Kitchen & Bath Design News…
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