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Planning to go white on the kitchen cabinets, but I am open to suggestion!

Any and advice would be greatly appreciated!

Super cute place and you have some nice pieces. I would defiantly buy longer drapes and hang them higher and wider. So when the drapes are open the door is totally exposed , providing more light , and the drapes are only up the frame When open. Can you sketch up a floor plan? with dimensions including the kitchen etc?

any favorite colors? take a closer photo of the art you like and post it please.

is all furniture staying other than bookcase?

It appears that your inspiration pics show a layout much like yours. Perhaps you can recreate it over time. Is it possible to move the black bookcase that is between the rooms and replace it with a tall cabinet with doors? It could be placed against the wall and possibly corral your items that are on top of the fridge. It could free up space on the countertops and allow more room in the cupboards. You have a very cute space!

Hey, thank you Kodiac. I agree on the drapes. I really like this green shade in my inspo photos. Can't decide on which wall. Here is a rough sketch with dimensions. Kitchen is very small- about 7'x7.5'. Also included is the artwork.

Thank you grapefruit! Ideally, I would like to replace the bookcase with an appropriately sized island so that we have a place to eat, and extra counter space (I am a baker :) ). I plan to remove the toaster and get a microwave that will fit above the stove, only leaving the standing mixer on the counter. We are going to build shelving in our closets for excess food/pantry.

Nice space and congrats! I don't think I'd do an accent wall. Pick a color you like and paint all the walls. You seem to be drawn to the light sage-green. Will you have a TV across from sofa? Consider a long drapery rod mounted high from corner to corner on sliding door wall-- a linen drape to cover the entire wall could add texture and create an "accent" wall itself.. Then move the art piece you like to the wall on other side of the chair (or you could hang it above the new island you get). If TV is mounted, you could then hang your instruments on the other side (create a gallery wall around your TV). It looks like there is a floor vent on the wall opposite your sofa, so you make want to consider a long floating console to ground that wall.

Thank you, Gcubed! That is an idea! I guess I'm worried that if I paint the entire room green, it wont be as bright as it would be if I had some white. We dont get a ton of light in here through the slider, so I figured brightening it up would help. I'm sure painting the cabinets will help too. I do love the coziness of the green, and I love the idea of using the drapes as an accent wall. We are going to put a tv across from the sofa. Would like to wall mount it. I love the idea of framing the tv with the artwork and instruments.

I would paint all the walls the same color. No need for an accent wall. The space is long and narrow. Keep it "clean" and paint the walls SW Alabaster. I would then bring in your green on the kitchen cabinets and I would paint the cabinets Farrow and Balls Green Smoke. I would carry the Green Smoke onto the inside of the front door to make the kitchen area appear larger..Black cabinet hardware. . Since your inspo photos have leather sofas and yours is gray (velvet) I would get leather pillows and then bring in a mix of the green you like in velvet pillows and then pillows with texture. A black and white boho style rug and a wooden coffee table with some black metal will work. Not sure if your ceiling fan I the kitchen is staying but the single light and the fan are fighting each other and I would imagine better lighting is needed. Look into some rattan lights for the seating area and bringing in a larger flush mount light in either rattan or black metal for the kitchen.

Beautiful idea! I hadn't thought of going green on the cabinets. Love your vision board. Sorry my photo light isn't the best. Our couch is brown suede like the first Inspo photo. Would you still use the same pillows?

Oops on my screen it looks like gray velvet. no worries a smooth leather accent pillow will still work as it just adds more textures.

Congratulations on your own space!

Kitchen corner looks pretty dark, I would go with something light for cabinets, white/off-white/cream

Do you live in a region where you absolutely need the ceiling fan? I think your lighting plan will be key here. LEDs in 4000K and "better" lights for kitchen (under cabinet lights will help too). Consider an arc lamp sconce in the corner by the slider creating an overhead light experience (I have this one in my LR that doesn't have overhead light and it's plug in which is plus). Then a side table on kitchen side of sofa with a lamp. And I'd place a pharmacy lamp or other plug in sconce by the chair in the corner. That would be nice layered lighting.

Buy black appliance paint and spray your hood black. Take it down of course to do this. Or if its not in good working order get a black hood. It can be used on fridge too but Its a more difficult application to use it on fridge.

Excuse this mess as these were snapped by my client and they were moving in and trying to function at the same time as the cabinets were being painted but here is Smoke green on cabinets. Before and After (but not done a lot more is happening with this kitchen LOL back splash lighting trim paint etc. )

Thanks everyone. The kitchen is very dark. The ceiling fan is not necessary, especially as we are heading into fall/winter in Connecticut soon. I will look into LED lights.

I like the white paint on the cabinets, maybe add an interesting b&w backsplash...I worry the green smoke might be too dark over there. Love the black fridge idea. I am willing to put in the work to paint it.

As for the hood, we are going to replace it with an over the stove microwave (low profile), probably in black.

I like the arc lamp, but I do really like the tripod lamp I have. Maybe another placement would be better for it? And I can move the table lamp from the book case down to the side table next to the couch(you cant see it in photos but it is there lol). I will look into a pharmacy lamp, never heard of it!

And DIS- those cabinets look great! Vast improvement.

Something like this. Planning on purchasing new countertops as well.

All good ideas Kat! I have seen the bottom cabinets in green and like the style. If I painted the kitchen walls white, would you paint an accent wall green in the rest of the ? Thanks

Found a few options for under the tv:

Why not go ahead and prime it all with KILZ or Zinzer? Then you'll see how bright it can be before making your color choice. I would do all the same color and no accent wall.

That is a good idea. I see the Zinsser can be used for the walls and cabinets, which is a plus.

The Besta cabinets are a great option. I have used them before and installation is usually pretty seamless. Plus they have multiple finish options. We did them in a home office for a client in the white lacquer and they turned out great. They have a lot of storage room inside too which is always an added bonus.

Awesome! Always nice to hear a positive review!

Page you have so little cabinetry that if you are planning on new counters, new hood etc I would seriously consider just doing new cabinets. The cost would be nominal and painting cabinets if sone correctly is expensive. You could also get the added bonus of improved function, updated style and layout by getting new cabinets. You may even get lucky and find that the bulk head above the cabinets doesn't house anything and you could take cabinets all the way yo by removing bulk head. The fact that the bulk head ends on each end kinda makes me think nothing is in them.

I will look into the cost of new cabinets. We are trying to balance style and cost, as we are working class 20/30 somethings. My husband wouldn't change a thing if it were up to him-- thank god it is not LOL! I'm not sure if anything important lives in the bulk head, but I could investigate. I do see how that could improve style/functionality.

I agree with DIS. Maybe with new cabinets the stove/range could be moved over 15-18” so it’s not at the end of the run (which is a huge safety hazard). I’d say that’s where I’d put $ now. And paint. That’s it if budget is reached. I’d even wait and save for Besta if budget is super tight.

I like your idea of a breakfast bar built in where the black dresser is between your kitchen and living room. Have you considered the heat register there and how you will accommodate that, and will it not interfere with your door entrance? Also looks like you have a good idea for the TV and console above the heat register on the other wall. I have the same type heat in my family room and it is a (peeta) to put furniture close to.

Cute Space. Getting everything up off of the floor will help make the space seem larger and more tidy. Guitar, banjo...Love the Idea of hanging them for interest. If, you go green on the walls keep other furnishing lighter. Greenery will give the space life. The shoes by the door need a better home like a shallow cabinet. Love the white in the kitchen and matching appliances will really help make the space feel cohesive. A back splash will make the kitchen feel more up-to-date. Go with your inspirational photo and run with it.

Threw together some ideas. Played around with colors/furniture. And added a dog :)

As much as it would be nice to replace the cabinets and move the stove over, I don't know if it's a good idea. The kitchen is tiny and if you try to move the stove over, you won't even have a spot next to the sink for drying dishes. I would leave it as is and just go ahead with your plans for painting. If it's a condo, there are probably heat ducts in the soffits. If you're going to look for an island, look for one with all drawers. It will really increase your storage space and efficiency.

As suggested, I would prime everything first then decide if you think you really want an accent wall. I would really rather see you bring in the green with decor.

The Besta unit is great and moderately priced. The white with wood combo would be a nice choice.

Definitely hang the instruments. If you move the artwork to create a gallery wall, you could hang the guitar and banjo slightly staggered on the wall to the right of the curtains.

lots of great ideas here. I am wondering about where you can sit and eat, I know you mentioned an island, but wondering if a built in bench or banquette situation could work on that wall when you walk in. maybe an l-shaped banquette that has lift up storage or built in with cabinets on each side?