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Painting Cabinets

13 years ago
Aaah! I can't stand it anymore. I can't stand these cherry orange cabinets. All these HOUZZ articles have encouraged me to get these cabinets painted.

My wife and I bought this house two years ago. Immediately we knew we wanted to paint the kitchen cabinets, but the discouraging looks from my parents who have wanted cherry cabinets for years delayed our action. But no more....

We've scheduled the painter and tiler to come in 2 weeks, so now we have to pick colors. We are thinking the island and wall unit will be black. The main kitchen cabinets will be white. But what white? And what color subway tile for the back splash. Any thoughts would be appreciated!!!

Comments (57)

  • 13 years ago
    I like the idea of a dark gray too. I just realized the pantry photo wasn't shown here. There is that dark carving in the middle that could work with a dark gray
  • 13 years ago
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    Wow-now that I see this pic, all the more reason to go with gray not black. Black will just make that pantry look and feel dark and heavy- too much contrast in the room. Check those colors I suggested and see what you think. Cheers!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi clarkrobj, If you can post a close up photo of your countertops we'd love to help you pick out backsplash tile! We are experts at matching backsplashes to counters, and will also personally assist you in making sure the tile suits your personal tastes (light or dark, warmer or cooler?) and your cabinet paint color choice.
  • 13 years ago
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Here are some single color designs. These are in tones designed to bring out the specks in your Corian.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    There are also these options, which are lighter and have more variation in tile. Your choice really depends on the style and look you are trying to achieve. It also depends on what color you choose to paint the cabinets. Let us know if we can help any further! We'd be glad to assist you in customizing one of these selections!
  • 13 years ago
    I love Natalie's dark gray idea for the cabinet color!
  • 13 years ago
    I like the subwayesque looking tile in the top left... How do I find out info on the tile types?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I do too - dark gray, white, but the above choices for back splash not my fav . . . regardless of trying to pick up warm tones of floor - thought the Biltmore tumbled mosaic recommended by bobbi a closer choice - however - paint first - backs plash next - feel the room first and then decide . .
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    The tile selections I posted are from our Surface Partners line. This line of products is customized to each customer, so we don't have all of them available online. However, if you e-mail customerservice@susanjablon.com with the photo of the image you like attached they would be glad to assist in getting a sample and give you more information about that particular tile. You can also view similar products on our website, http://www.susanjablon.com/shop/glass-tiles-mosaic/color/brown-glass-tiles.html?p=2&tile_shape=375
    Hope this helps!
  • 13 years ago
    That's great! I love progress....
  • 13 years ago
    Yay! Sooo happy for you. Can't wait to see this transformation.
  • 13 years ago
    Progress continues...
  • 13 years ago
    Wow, that's a lot of work!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    YIKES - I SURE HOPE THEY ARE FOLLOWING THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR PAINTING.
    Good luck - and here's to hoping you get 5 years out of painting your cabinets!
  • 13 years ago
    Marie... Why would you say that?
  • 13 years ago
    Wow! Looking good so far!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Use mirror for the backsplash for a cleaner, less cluttered feel.,,,and Carerra marble for your countertops. THe progress looks great; keep us posted! :)
  • 13 years ago
    Progress continues
  • 13 years ago
    I like it! Very much.
  • 13 years ago
    Just waiting for the doors
  • 13 years ago
    Primed. Waiting for the first coat of BM Linen White
  • 13 years ago
    I know you are far along and things look stuning but is there any thought on contrasting the gorgeous carved freize in the wall unit? The details are fab! Cannot wait to see more :)
  • 13 years ago
    I would love to see you put in a little accent light in the upper cabinets is wall unit ( those hocky puck size ones) and see if you could get glass doors for those cabinets and limit the items you put in those upper cabinets. I'm thinking large bowls would be pretty and brighten up the wall unit. I would also change the pendant lights over island to something with glass, like in the charcoal and white kitchen pic above.

    There are many wonderful photos on this web site, so browse through them for backsplash ideas.

    I love the progress.It's looking great.
  • 13 years ago
    Can't wait to see the finished product. Looks Great! Thx for the updates.
  • 13 years ago
    Progress continues
  • 13 years ago
    OH, so much work! Lookin' good!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    This is going to look awesome. I did my own kitchen and recommend painting to clients all of the time. I presume they are using BM Advance paint?
  • 13 years ago
    you are going to wonder why you waited soooo long! teehee! it looks great! :)
  • 13 years ago
    mpoulsom, I am already wondering that!
  • 13 years ago
    Just waiting for doors
  • 13 years ago
    Wow, seriously wow. Can I have your pantries when you're done with them???
  • 13 years ago
    can't wait to see it finished!
  • 13 years ago
    WOW!! They look amazing! I am in love with the dark finish on the pantry, the carving is gorgeous :)
  • 13 years ago
    The carvings...
  • 13 years ago
    Wow...looking so fabulous!
  • 13 years ago
    Backsplash tile being installed today (still waiting for cabinet doors)
  • 13 years ago
    Absolutely brilliant choices. Love it
  • 13 years ago
    YAY!
  • 13 years ago
    My wife says it makes her want to cook!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Well please send your painter to my house then, I hate to cook!
  • 13 years ago
    Please, please, please post many pictures of completed project when you're done as I'm doing a very similiar project! It looks great so far! All good choices!
  • 13 years ago
    Black!
  • 13 years ago
    White!
  • 13 years ago
    Black & White!
  • 13 years ago
    Wow! Are you ready to sell now?
  • 13 years ago
    Ha! Bobbi! Thanks for all your feedback and encouragement! It's time to enjoy it and entertain!
  • 13 years ago
    Nice work, enjoy!
  • 13 years ago
    I nearly had a stroke when I read you wanted to paint CHERRY! I love cherry! But the finished kitchen is gorgeous and very updated. I think it is beautiful.