keamiterrill's Ideas
Transitional kitchen. This kitchen has country charm and traditional moldings, but the light fixtures, natural light and open feeling are contemporary. The bright wicker chairs add a collected touch. Wondering where to find some fabulous wicker of your own? I've added a few favorite pieces in a range of styles from our products section below.
How to paint your kitchen cabinets. 1. Remove the hardware and hinges and clean the surfaces thoroughly. Bob Miano of DeGeorge Custom Cabinetry recommends using a clean, soft rag or T-shirt and mineral spirits or TSP (trisodium phosphate). Don't just wipe them down — give them a good scrub to remove old oils, waxes and grime. This is a crucial step. "Paint is a very forgiving material, but the one thing it refuses to abide is a dirty, greasy surface," says Philip Storey of Redhill Painting. 2. Lightly sand the painting surfaces to open the finish surfaces. If there are any dents or grooves in the cabinetry, you may want to fill them in with a good wood filler first. After sanding, use a clean cloth to remove any sanding dust. 3. Prime the cabinets with a stain-blocking primer designed for glossy surfaces. 4. Finish the cabinets with at least two coats of the paint you've chosen. Let the paint dry thoroughly and lightly sand between coats. 5. After everything has dried thoroughly, put your cabinets back together. "Be sure to keep everything organized," says Thompson. "Have a system for remembering the positioning of your cabinet doors."
The cabinetry was in good shape, so Phipps cleaned them up, repainted the outside and relined the inside with contact paper. A new subway tile backsplash transitions between the cabinetry and new stainless steel countertops. Smart Craigslist finds give the kitchen extra vintage flair. Phipps found the 1940s electric range for just $300. The kitchen's back door (just visible to the far left) had been kicked in, so Phipps replaced it with this vintage door with original hardware, which she found on Craigslist for $75. Island: Stenstorp, Ikea; blue cart: Raskog, Ikea; subway tile: Daltile, Home Depot; wall colors: Marscapone, Benjamin Moore
Beadboard. Love cottage style? It doesn't get more cottage chic than beadboard. The center panel of the cabinet doors in this style are made to look like traditional beadboard paneling. Beadboard was used in the past as a decorative wall treatment before plaster, drywall and paint became common. While all-white beadboard cabinetry can give your kitchen a bright and clean feel, all the little cracks and crevasses on this door style can be a pain to keep clean.
15. Make your own beadboard fridge cover. Homeowner Jennifer Grey has undertaken some amazing DIY projects while transforming her fixer-upper cottage, which had been vacant for seven months and was desperately in need of some TLC. One project that turned out especially well was the DIY fridge cover she made from beadboard paneling, barn hinges and hot glue — you can read the full DIY on Grey's blog, The Old Painted Cottage.
13. Treat yourself to new dishes. Open shelving and counters are a great opportunity to practice the art of display. You can't go wrong with classic white dishes and clear glass, but fun mismatched flea market finds would work equally well if that's your style.
12. Remove upper cabinet doors. If glass door fronts are out of the budget but you want to open up a bit of space, try simply removing the doors to your upper kitchen cabinets. It's an easy change to make (just unscrew the doors and fill and paint the holes) that can add a sense of spaciousness to a small kitchen.
10. Paint the floor. If your wood floors are not in the best shape and you want to avoid professional refinishing, try painting them instead. White is chic but will show every dropped crumb; pale gray and blue are also classic choices. If you want to get creative, try stenciling a design onto the painted floors.
8. Add storage with simple shelves. Lacking upper cabinets? Rustic wood shelves on metal brackets are easily (and cheaply) installed, and provide functional display space for everyday dishes.
7. Work in rustic elements. Farmhouse accents instantly add warmth and character to a bland kitchen. Replace the kitchen or pantry door with a sliding barn door, hang copper pots from a ceiling rack or bring in a timeworn antique wooden stool.
Contrast bright yellow and another color of my choice
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