I need help for my too warm kitchen

12 years ago

My whole 1st level is an orangey-terracotta colored multi-toned tile. The kitchen has Maple Spice cabinets. How can I calm down the orange tones? Replacing the cabinets or floors is not an option right now. I like a modern look, but I'm not sure how to acheive that here without changing out the floor or cabinets (which I can't do right now). thank you!

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unwantedadvice

12 years ago

First, I think what you have is wonderful looking. Love the chairs around the table.

One thing you can do is add pulls to your cabinet doors giving them a more completed look. I would stick to black like the counter color. That color seems to go well with the orangey colors which I love. Buy something with a presence, not dinky. I will try and find some pics later.

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essentials inside
12 years ago
Adding hardware to the cabinet doors!
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12 years ago
How about changing out the orangy valance to a cooler color loke blue and paint the walls a nice "greige". Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter is a great one. It goes both warm and cool. Adding accessories in several different colors will break up larger blocks of orange. You have a really great kitchen and I wouldn't change out the floor or the cabinets!
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12 years ago
Revere Pewter HC-172 Paint · More Info
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unwantedadvice
12 years ago
I found some drawer pulls but mostly stainless/nickel to go with the finishes in the kitchen. All from houzz products.
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unwantedadvice
12 years ago
Two more.
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12 years ago
Thank you! I appreciate your advice!! I think hardware is a great idea. I was also thinking about painting the walls a greige, but I was stuck at what type of gray. I don't want the kitchen to be dismal. I'm going to check out the Revere color. I was also thinking about Rockport Gray by BM. UnwantedAdvice, I like the Bungalow pull!
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12 years ago
Rockport Gray!
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unwantedadvice
12 years ago
@clp, thanks! That one is nice. There are so many pulls to consider for sure.

I happen to like the color on your walls. Do you need to repaint? Of course you do what is best for your kitchen and eat-in. Lots of color choices out there. I love the word griege!