Cream cabinets w/milano amber counters/red oak flooring, white wainscoting what color to paint the top of the kitchen?

Kitchen open semi-open to Living room. LVRm is Chocolate 1 wall, BM Lenox Tan room, white trim. What color to paint the kitchen?

A light sage for a little contrast? Amaretto to bring out counter and flooring colors? Or toffee crunch olympia to keep along the same colors but in a sunnier and lighter way?

Asked by plshrk1 21 months ago Similar questions: cream cabinets milano amber counters red oak flooring white wainscoting color paint top kitchen Home > Home Improvement.

Similar questions: cream cabinets milano amber counters red oak flooring white wainscoting color paint top kitchen.

I just wish I could have someone walk in and tell me how for $2,000 they're going to make my kitchen (ok, my whole house) look awesome! Well, since that's not happening and I'm no designer, please take a moment to look at these pics and tell me what you might do. I'm open to anything, but affordable is key.

Also, we are not diy'ers, (unfortunately), but I'm willing to try. I am bothered by the cabinets. They are busted up in a lot of places and even the "nice" sections look overglazed from years of trying to spiff them up.

Also, there are no windows in this kitchen, so it seems dark to me. I am contemplating painting the cabinets to lighten up the look. Our open floor plan means you see the cabinets when you first walk in the door.

We are definitely replacing the floor. I would love laminate, but we found some affordable self-stick vinyl tile and are putting it in our entryway tonight. Dh thinks it should match that and it actually does look good, so I think we'll go with that.

It is a fake stone look. If we were to replace the countertops (which I would LOVE to do) would it need to be a really subtle design, since there is one on the flooring? Also, we added cabinets and shelving to the dining room to create a computer space.

I will attach pics. It has a green/taupe/black speckled laminate countertop. The walls are painted a yellow beige.

(the computer area came AFTER I had painted the yellowy color on the wall. )I think we could swing a new stainless and black microwave. That seems like an affordable upgrade that would be very visible.

Other appliances will likely have to stay. (Maybe something could "accidentally" break down soon?Hmm...) I also want to get rid of the 1980's shiny brass light fixture, but not sure what I would want in its place. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ANY INPUT!

Be honest, you won't hurt my feelings. I thought this would be a lot of fun to get some input from others. Robin ;-DThumbnail by robin_joeyClick the image for an enlarged view.

Robin_joeyOklahoma City, OK(Zone 7a)July 30, 200709:10 PMPost #3797736 walking into my kitchen - isn't it enormous! Lol! ;-)There is actually VERY little counter space for working, but see how much there is if I were to replace it?

Thumbnail by robin_joeyClick the image for an enlarged view. Robin_joeyOklahoma City, OK(Zone 7a)July 30, 200709:19 PMPost #3797786 Here's the image from the living/dining room. Oh yes, that's Sam.

Lol! :-)Thumbnail by robin_joey Sources: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/754678/ .

Top of the kitchen 7. Stainless Steel CountersFor a really contemporary and industrial look for your kitchen, stainless steel is a good choice. They are heat resistant and durable.

Because they're constructed to your specifications, you can have a seamless countertop. Pros: takes hot pans; easy to clean. Cons: Expensive; noisy; may dent; fabrication is expensive; you can't cut on it.

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Pros: rich, deep color; smooth feel; somewhat stain resistant. Cons: requires regular maintenance with applications of mineral oil; may crack and darken over time. More Info9. MarbleBecause of it's extremely high price tag, marble is not often seen on the countertops of whole kitchens.

To get the luxurious look, use it on an island or inset at a baking center. Marble requires constant maintenance, as it easily stains. Some new sealers retard staining.

Pros: waterproof; heatproof; beautiful. Cons: expensive; porous; stains easily unless professionally sealed; can scratch; may need resealing periodically as per manufacturer. More Info10.

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