I have a very dated kitchen that I thought I would be able to update after we moved in, but things have changed and now we don't have the budget to do any renovations for a while. We have laminate cabinets and countertops - yes, it's quite ugly! And I'm sure you've all seen this 70's/early 80's style - the cream color laminate with the "wood" at the bottom and edges. Luckily, it's large and very functional - however, I'm getting the itch to do something in there. I really can't afford to replace or even reface the cabinets right now. We have a lot of cabinets so I don't want to take on painting them if it's not worth the effort. Does anyone have a suggestion? Or experience painting this type of surface?

I'm definitely going to paint the walls. The color of the walls right now is a yellowish cream as well - it kind of all blends together - the walls, counters, and cabinets - can be quite dreary. I really love blues/greens and grey - and right now I really love the combo of very pale aqua (almost greyish with blue/green) and navy. I'm a blue and white lover but not in the old fashioned/formal style. If anyone saw the cover of Coastal Living lately - I'm in LOVE with that room. It inspires me. I'm open to any suggestions - even just a cool wall color or something. I appreciate any feedback! I can take some pictures if someone would like to see it and send any ideas - thanks!!