ivory appliances

9 years ago

I have an old apartment that I currently rent. Kitchen needs an update but I can’t afford to replace the (ugh) ivory appliances. I’m dreading the thought of ivory cabinets again. Any ideas of what color cabinets/countertops would look best with the appliances I currently have? This is a very small/open kitchen.

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beth09

9 years ago

This is tough. I hate to see you paint the cabinets again since you just did them. However, if you keep them as is and get new SS appliances, that begs the question of what color counter. Because then down the road you could paint the cabs a different color, but they then might not go with counter.

So, I might be inclined to say, paint the cabs a nice green and get a white Corian counter. Something like this. Then, whether you changed the paint again, or got new appliances or both, it will go with the counter.

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beth09
9 years ago
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What is your budget? And when you say you rent, do you live there, or do you rent it out?

I would do medium stained cabinets and a light counter. (what your budget is will determine what product that is)

The cabinets don't look that bad. Maybe keep them and get different appliances?
Amanda B. Reilly
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi Beth, I don’t live there. It’s an investment property at this point. I’m working with a $5k budget. The cabinets were painted 2 years ago.
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beth09
9 years ago
Here's another.
Amanda B. Reilly
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi Beth, I’m looking to increase the value of the property so I can look to sell it. The kitchen you sent looks lovely but this kitchen is the same space as dining/living area. I’m afraid the green could discourage buyers as it could be an acquired taste.
Amanda B. Reilly
Original Author
9 years ago
The second kitchen is beautiful! But this is a typical single’s apartment. I think buyers/renter would be happy with less traditional.
beth09
9 years ago
In that case, I would try going with lower mid grade medium stained cabinets. There aren't that many, so it should not cost that much. And with so little counter space, I'm thinking you should still be able to swing the white Corian counter also. That combo would look great, and will lend itself to SS appliances in the future also.
Sherry8aNorthAL
9 years ago
What about gray cabinets?

https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-with-white-appliances-and-gray-cabinets-ideas-phbr2-bp~t_709~a_17-94--22-80
Amanda B. Reilly
Original Author
9 years ago
Beth, I think that would look great! Even this backsplash would be perfect!
beth09
9 years ago
Glad you like it. I love the look. ;)