upper cabinet paint: Simply White, Benjamin Moore; lower cabinet paint: Newburg Green, Benjamin Moore; wall paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore; cabinet hardware: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; countertops: Corian, DuPont; sink faucet: champagne bronze wall-mounted bathroom faucet, Trinsic collection, Delta; knobs: brushed bronze cone knob, Nouveau collection, Top Knobs
Marvelous at midnight. This rich cabinet color (Midnight Oil by Benjamin Moore)
Black cabinets (Off-Black by Farrow & Ball) get offset by natural light and doses of white on the countertops, backsplash, walls and range.
soapstone countertops
lower cabinets painted in Pantry Blue from deVOL Kitchens.
Accent wall. Painting is one of the easier and relatively inexpensive ways to change the look of a space. An accent wall covered in Half New Denim Blue from Resene gives this New Zealand kitchen a stylish and sophisticated punch.
Or check out this integrated quartz sink. Creating an apron-front sink from the same material as the surrounding countertops is an effective way to achieve a streamlined and consistent look.
Window treatments. Sterling helped her clients choose a beautiful hand-blocked fabric for the valances and fixed Roman shades. “I chose fixed Roman shades so they can stay at the perfect height, and they cover mechanical shades,” she says. Worth noting are the small details here — check out the way the Roman shade is cut to tuck in beneath the crown molding.
Oyster white on cabinets Wall color: April Showers, trim color: White Dove, both Benjamin Moore; sink: Rohl; faucet: Hansgrohe
quartzite Counters. Here’s a close look at the quartzite countertops. Quartzite is a natural stone that has beautiful veining patterns that resemble those found in marble, but it is much harder. Sterling notes that the majority of her clients have been opting for quartzite over granite or marble for the past four years.
Island. The island is 5½ feet by 3½ feet, with a 12-inch overhang for the bar stools. It sits 42 inches away from the stove, which designer Elena Eskandari says is the minimum distance she allows between these two kitchen items.
Sink backsplash. On the wall by the sink, Wintersteen added a white porcelain tile. Transitional Kitchen by Savvy Interiors Savvy Interiors SaveEmail They opted to install a 12-by-3-inch hand-baked tile that isn’t perfectly flat. This gives the wall a little character, but it remains neutral at the same time, Wintersteen says. White backsplash: Ceramica Tiles
Countertops: The countertops are honed quartz. The color is a warm gray-brown color, which matches elements in the kitchen and other spaces of the house. Countertops: Santenay Honed, Pental Surfaces; sink: Silgranit, Blanco
Hood. Wintersteen added a wood look to the hood by using a laminate material from Cleaf. It helps balance the room, she says, and adds a little warmth to the space. The client was nervous about the wood look being too trendy but ended up loving it.
latex which is NOT a good finish for cabinetry. There can also be issues that arise due to not cleaning/degreasing properly, etc. Most any of the paints that you can buy over the counter from home stores, even local paint stores, are not the best for cabinetry. Some (Advance/ProClassic) are fine for DIY projects, but to get a superior finishing job (and you can tell the difference despite what people would like to believe) you need to use lacquers. There are a few non-lacquer products that work fine, but still will not look like a new finish that you would get from custom cabinetry. In addition, I always clear coat. At the end of the day it all depends on your budget, desired outcome, etc.
8. Finish up. Reattach the doors and reinstall drawers once the paint has dried completely. Then, reconnect everything with a screwdriver, which should be simple if you organized the hardware when first removing it.
6. Paint with a top option. When choosing the paint, you want to make sure you use premium-quality paint. Many pros recommend Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, which come in a variety of finish options. Although this paint is more expensive, you don’t want to skimp out on the paint quality, especially if you are going the DIY route. 7. Paint again. Repaint the cabinets with a brush, followed by a foam roller to ensure there are no visible brush marks. Make sure to paint the doors and drawers outside to mitigate the amount of fumes circulating in your home. Pro tip. If you have a little more room in your budget, consider using a professional spray gun. A specialist at your local hardware store can recommend the right tool for your needs.
5. Apply first coat. Apply a coat of primer-sealer to all of the cabinet’s doors and siding. This will ensure the paint bonds well to the wood. The best options for primer include a shellac-based primer, such as B-I-N, or an oil-based primer. Both of these will also help to prevent darker wood from showing through. If necessary, a second coat of primer can also be applied. Pro tip. You’ll want to sand between coats of primer as well as between coats of paint.
3. Clean everything. Scrub all parts of the cabinets to remove any contaminants from cooking or otherwise. Some options include a chemical cleaner such as a TSP substitute or several drops of dish detergent in a half-filled bucket of water. Alternatively, use a couple tablespoons of distilled white vinegar with a gallon of water. by Five Star Painting www.diynetwork.com SaveEmail 4. Sand. Smooth out the cabinet surfaces with fine-grit sandpaper and clean them with a clean tack cloth. Then, vacuum away any dust as best as possible to ensure a clean surface. Pro tip. You don’t need to sand all the way to the bare wood, as some preexisting paint can remain on the cabinet prior to repainting.
Pro tip. I’ve used paint colors like Benjamin Moore’s North Sea on the bottom portion of the cabinets and then Meadow Mist on top, or Sherwin-Williams’ Cityscape below and Alabaster above.
Pro tip. I’ve used paint colors like Benjamin Moore’s North Sea on the bottom portion of the cabinets and then Meadow Mist on top, or Sherwin-Williams’ Cityscape below and Alabaster above.
Kitchens are the gathering place in the home, so you want to be sure the overall design is welcoming and reflects the aesthetic of the house. For cabinets, many times I find that neutral paint, such as white, beige and gray, will give your kitchen a welcoming and clean look. White Cabinets Remain at the Top of Kitchen Wish Lists Transitional Kitchen by Marvin Windows and Doors Marvin Windows and Doors SaveEmail You can also paint in more than one color to reflect your style. The island is a great place to bring in a bright or moody color. This will turn the island into a focal point.
Granite composite sinks are about 80 percent granite and 20 percent acrylic resin. The combination of granite and acrylic makes for an extremely durable material and surface, beating out quartz composite for strength and scratch resistance. Commonly found in dark hues, granite composite can be custom made in an array of matte colors. Cost: From $250 to $550. These sinks are so reasonably priced mainly because they're a blend of materials and not solid granite.
Drew also notes that at around $250, they are a budget-friendly option for his clients. “I feel they are just a nice way to add something unexpected in a kitchen. People are so used to simple stainless sinks in the kitchen, and I think this is just a nice way to add interest without really breaking the budget.” Sink: Diamond Silgranit in Truffle finish, Blanco
You don’t have to have your concrete sink cast in place or have concrete countertops to pull off a concrete sink. You can opt for one that’s ready-made, like this one from Sonoma Cast Stone.
You don’t have to have your concrete sink cast in place or have concrete countertops to pull off a concrete sink. You can opt for one that’s ready-made, like this one from Sonoma Cast Stone.
Deep blue cabinets (Rainstorm Blue, from Kingswood Cabinets of Calgary) and gold-colored hardware, fixtures and accents. “The challenge was that every supplier has a slightly different gold finish,” designer Sandi Fedorchuk says. “The furniture is an antique bronze finish, the faucet is a champagne bronze finish, the light fixtures are satin gold and the cabinet hardware is a satin brass finish. In the end, I was very pleased with how all of the finishes blended in this space.”
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