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Need new house help.

Renee Scattergood

13 years ago

We are in the process of building a new house. I want white trim. Black doors. And grey walls. My question is how would this look with browns ( i just recently got new furniture in brown tones). Also what about kitchen cabinets. I originally wanted a light beige with a brown glaze. Now i am not sure. Help please.

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User
13 years ago
Gray is the new beige!
charleee
13 years ago
Yes, Aja is right, whether you like gray or not, it is the new beige!
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Renee Scattergood
Original Author
13 years ago
What would you do for cabinets? A grey glaze or wood stained?
charleee
13 years ago
First, to me glazes make cabinets look dirty so I would never do one, but that's a personal taste. Second, grey isn't going to be the 'in' color forever and cabinets aren't cheap. Go with the wood stain. It's much more timeless.
User
13 years ago
Stain, for sure!

I agree with Bobbi that it is often difficult to distinguish between the glaze and grunge when cleaning!

And look at the wide range of colors.

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/stains/minwax-water-based-wood-stain colors

A gray wall color will look fine with your new furniture in brown tones.
Simply pick a gray with the same undertones as your furniture!

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