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Kitchen Before & After: Which do you like best?

roxymaniac's picture
roxymaniac

I just tiled the backsplash with these mosaic tiles and now I need to paint the cabinets. Mosaic TilesMosaic Tiles

They are currently "Golden Oak" and I don't know whether to take them dark, light, or in between.

Before: BeforeBefore

Black: BlackBlack

White: WhiteWhite

Brown: BrownBrown

Opinions needed!

Thanks :)

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dytecture's picture
dytecture

 

Darker color cabinets looks better with the appliances.  You might want to 'cover' the floor with a more updated rug as well.

Suzannne's picture
Suzannne

The original looks very dated. My choice of your pics would be the black. I can see that looking almost "romantic" if you added a splash of bright colour and possibly a bright green plant in the corner.My favourite is the darker brown that dustbunny pictured. It looks clean and crisp as a kitchen should.

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rasskizge

roxymaniac wrote:

I just tiled the backsplash with these mosaic tiles and now I need to paint the cabinets. Mosaic TilesMosaic Tiles

They are currently "Golden Oak" and I don't know whether to take them dark, light, or in between.

Before: BeforeBefore

Black: BlackBlack

White: WhiteWhite

Brown: BrownBrown

Opinions needed!

Thanks :)

 I recommed you to keep brown color.It looks good out of all.The main problem with white is the  stain marks or dust accumulated  will be more prevalent on white coating,and with Black it abosrbs heat generated in the kitchen.

 

 

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mashal's picture
mashal

btw, how did you change the color on the cabints? i mean which software did you use.

tnx

mashal's picture
mashal

working in a design company, i have learned that brown is much popular than black and it give a modern look to anyroom. so i vote for dark brown.Smile

Nestor_Kelebay's picture
Nestor_Kelebay

I dunno.  Maybe I have no sense of style.

But, in my honest opinion, the "Before" picture actually looks the nicest.

Maybe get a more colourful dish towel to hang on your oven door handle and call it "done".

But, what do I know.  I woulda chose a polka dot design.

Northern Miner's picture
Northern Miner

It's been over a month now Roxy - so what did you decide? Inquiring minds need to know.Wink

thisdustyhouse's picture
thisdustyhouse

I'd most likely go with the darker brown.

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spersaud

Have you gotten any closer to a paint colour decision, roxymaniac? I'm so keen on seeing what you went with! Keep us posted. :)

Cisak's picture
Cisak

I'm not liking the brown at all, I think it makes it look dated. I prefer the black (or actually a grey-black or black-brown, a true black might be a bit much), makes the whole kitchen look more sophisticated and modern. I love white kitchens but I'm not liking it with the modern-looking stainless steel appliances and tile.

Northern Miner's picture
Northern Miner
yougogirljill's picture
yougogirljill

I love the darker brown, looks crisp and current. Hope it goes well with whatever you choose!
Jill

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janetita

Please, not white...is there grey in those tile?  I think some variation of grey might be good as it would be good with the fridge etc and would not be too dark.  I like the brown but think it is too dark. Would love to see what you do when finished.  What colour is the floor? It looks green in photo but suspect it is more like marble....

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dustbunnydiva

I'd vote for brown too (or maybe even a grey brown) but darker than you've already gone. I'd go at least as dark as the darkest tile or even a shade or two more than that and if you added some stainless or nickel shade hardware you'd tie your appliances in too. I tried a mock up and also painted out that upper wall a little lighter than the cabinets but I think you could use the same colour right to the ceiling.a darker browna darker brown

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Mrs. Peacock

Brown for me too.Wink

chickadee's picture
chickadee

I like the brown as long as it isn't too dark.

Northern Miner's picture
Northern Miner

Brown would be my first choice followed by the white. No combo 4 me.

roxymaniac's picture
roxymaniac

Thanks!

Another option is a combination: ComboCombo

Dawn's picture
Dawn

My favorite is white.

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