So here's the plan. I think I will paint my cabinets a creamy-white. Not a stark, bright, blinding white. Then, maybe the red won't seem so obnoxious. I love my red walls and would be really sad to get rid of them. But I think I would like to paint my cabinetls, so it's a risk I am willing to make. I will probably paint some of the inserts of the cabinets with magnet paint and chalkboard paint for recipe notes or phone notes (probably above my stove- so I get a double bonus). Then, under the window between the fridge and the cabinets, I am going to paint a big square the same way and frame it in the same color as my cabinets so that when Elli get's bigger and feels she still has to be right under my feet, she will have somewhere to play that is away from the stove and she can draw and enjoy herself.
I haven't decided yet, but I think I will put fabric on the wall (you can do that like wall paper, only it comes off - and you don't need glue) as a back splash behind my stove and sink area...that will help lighten the red...then there will still be red, but it won't be all over the place.
Thanks so much for everyone's opinion! You have helped me a lot - and confused me too. :) I appreciate your thoughts!
Now, where's my paintbrush....
2 comments:
Have fun painting! Good luck! :)
Cream colored cabinets are a nice way to lighten a room without the starkness of white. BUT will cream look OK with the white appliances? Probably, but just something for you to consider. Another option would be to keep the wood cabinets and paint the walls an earthtone that's not so dark. Maybe a buttery yellow or gold tone. I love the idea of the chalk paint and magnet paint. Maybe I could put some magnet paint in my studio somewhere.
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