Comments on: Kitchen remodeling or decorating?

By: karenldee

karenldee — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:49:28 +0000

Yellow is a tricky color. Be prepared to try several times before getting the look you want. I like a taupe color with blue. It is also very neutral and would look great with the black grantite you’re thinking of for the future. It is also a color that would look great with a neutral tile. You can even bring a touch of blue into the kitchen to coordinate the two rooms. If still in doubt, go to a paint store or even home depot and get some blue samples to try to find a similar color to your adjacent living room. Bring that to an upperscale paint store and ask them for advise on what to do in the kitchen. They have decorators on staff that can help. Good luck with your new home and by all means have fun with the decorating!!!

By: yowza

yowza — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:12:36 +0000

How about Sherwin Williams “cucmber?” It’s a really nice pale green – looks like springtime. Try painting a scene with it on their color visualizer:
I wouldn’t recommend the pink trim that they suggest, but I think the cucmber would definitely complement the light blue living room.

Also, check out some these HGTV kitchen makeovers for inspiration:
Just scroll down & click on the different links. I also love to watch the show “Spice Up My Kitchen” for ideas.

By: mudmommy

mudmommy — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:45:35 +0000

kitchens are known to be yellow

keep in mind – you are not remodeling right away and will probably need to repaint when you do do it – wear and tear

By: DZNR4U

DZNR4U — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:11:01 +0000

I agree, the pale yellow sounds nice. But if the color concerns you, try a pale yellow with a bit more earthy brown tones in it. When you look at your paint samples, you will see the pure yellows that are crisp in color and you will see the more muted yellows. Try out a couple of the more muted yellows.

Also, go ahead and collect samples of what you want to eventually do in your home, like the granite color. This will help to cordinate everything as you go.

Also the paint stores sell small quart and smaller samples of paint that you can test out colors to see if you like them. I love these. You can buy several colors, paint them side, by side and then make a final decision.

By: Shulaar

Shulaar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:21:15 +0000

pale yellow sounds nice, or any shade of yellow that makes you feel happy. Go to a store and look at some paint colors and see which one makes you feel peace or excitement. Which one reacts emotionally to you.