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Kitchen remodel help

11 years ago

Want to remodel kitchen , have 70's oak cabinets and light colored hardwood floors. Want to use a dark granite for counter tops. What would be the best color to paint cabinets.Also have a small island at end of kitchen would you use same counter top or do something different. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks

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11 years ago
Keep the countertop materials the same if you wish, and consider lighter cabinets if you are going darker with the granite. If you want contrast on the island, you could paint the base a contrast shade picked up from the granite.
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