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We installed new floors. Now what? Help!

12 years ago
We love our new floors but now we need to update our kitchen. We Like the idea of a DIY cabinet project. What would you suggest? Thank you.

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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    gorgeous choice for your floors!!! if and when you are ready to do your back splash may we suggest using glass tiles, they would be an elegant light generating addition. You can go with a neutral field tile and accent with a color to tie in with your floors. This can be achieved by using anyone of our 37+ standard formats or 15+ Architectural assemblies, giving you a truly custom experience just for you. Wishing you a sparkling day.
  • 12 years ago
    Another vote for shaker doors. If you meant only to change the appearance of the fronts you have now, I think earthier blues, greens or shades that refer to the floor preferable, as the floor is a fairly 'active' addition, and not in need of additional high contrasts. I will point you towards chalk paint, if you prefer a softer finish.
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  • 12 years ago
    I'll add on to give this a bump for you, but if you can give additional thoughts regarding the style for your new concept, that may inspire more Houzzers, too. BUMP!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Studio10001 has some good cabinet suggestions - I especially like the color of the painted cabinets in the above picture. I'd dress them up with some new satin nickel hardware too.
  • 12 years ago
    Not really sure of the style we are going for (clean) but the pics above with the lighter cabs are exactly what we are shooting for.

    What is a bump?
  • 12 years ago
    The new floors look very modern but the cabinets are dated looking. I agree with Lisa that you should change out the doors for a more up-to-date look plus paint them white. Change hardware to simple round knobs

    Remove the decor from the soffit and the curly-que from the wall. Neither works with the flooring.

    Also, scalloped shades need to go.
  • 12 years ago
    It's the typical 70's kitchen with only one drawer stack, no adjustible shelving, a drop in range that virtually can't be replaced, awful blind corner cabinets, tiny fridge, questionable electrical service, and the DW around the corner. Paint may hold you for a little while, but you need to start planning on getting that kitchen to function better by gutting it to the bone. As soon as the range craps out, things will start snowballing and if you aren't prepared to deal with it by having done some research, you're going to rush into something you're not prepared to do well. Start thinking function over fluffy form changes.
  • 12 years ago
    @Stephen Watkins, a 'bump' happens when a comment is made just to generate more interest in a thread though the bumper may not have suggestions of their own to offer.

    The more comments you have, the more likely it is that others will offer you advice or that those with a similar dilemma can take advantage of the discussion.

    Think of it as an online forum's version of a 'shout-out'. :)
  • 12 years ago
    Oh and since I have no new suggestions...

    BUMP!
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks, simps!
    Looks like the solution has been found, then; look forward to seeing the results!
  • 12 years ago
    I think the first thing I'd try is painting the cabinets and the trim around the window a nice shade of green, green blue, olive color and have the outer trim of the cabinets slightly darker then the center panels. It looks like you love the color red and these colors go very well with red. You have so much white you don't want it to be sterile, but in inviting. I'd loose the curtains and change the hardware to maybe a bronze, brushed nickel, stainless, lots of possibilities there. If your keeping you sink faucet I'd stay with the stainless. Also keeping the sheen of the two shades of whatever color it will be different, one high gloss, the other simigloss would be nice. This idea would be the least expensive. Paint does amazing things.
  • 12 years ago
    Commenting to see the results.
  • 12 years ago
    Yes- painted and antiqued would go well here.
  • 12 years ago
    Unbelievably simple upgrade: new hardware. Knobs on doors, pulls on drawers (unless of course, like my kitchen, you already have existing holes to deal with). Trade out that scalloped shade for something more contemporary--maybe a honeycomb shade? Glass tiles on the backsplash to brighten and add some shine, and declutter the walls and counters. If your cabinets are already full, figure out what can be eliminated or sold in order to make room. That row of cuteness over the window is distracting--clearing it would make the whole room more elegant.