How To Kitchen

What paint do I use to paint kitchen cabinets black, but not shiny black? I want to paint my kitchen cabinets black (they are ugly 70s dark stain), but I do not want shiny black. I have looked at milk paint, but I am concerned that it will not work well because of the existing finish. I know most painters recommend oil-based enamel because it cleans easily, but that is not the finish I am looking for. Any suggestions for painting the cabinets and obtaining a matte finish that will still hold up to the wear and tear of a kitchen? Thanks

how do i paint kitchen and living room 2 different colors?? moving in new house in 2 days, when i wlak in the house theirs the living room than i walk strait theirs the dining than beside their theirs the kitchen. I want to color living room a dark beige color than dining room to the kitchen a buttery color. The living room and dining room has no wall seperation how do I seperate the colors and where ?? its hard to explain it. But it would look funny if i stop right where dining room starts and paint that side buttery.

How to paint kitchen cabinets white? I recently sanded and stained all my kitchen cabinets, they are solid oak. Then the realtor said they are too darm (cherrywood color) and I should paint them white. White kitchens are the in thing i guess. Anyhow, do I have to sand them down again, or can I just paint over them with a thick coat of kills, then white paint? What is the best method to use?

Any suggestions on color to paint kitchen with tans and browns? We are remodeling and bought marble brownish countertops and similar colored vinyl floor tile. Me and husband both disagree on the best color to paint the entire kitchen which would include the cabinet doors. Our trim will be white. We are going to use silver hardware for the cabinets. I say some shade of green, and he thinks some shade of blue.

Paint suggestions to paint kitchen cabinets white? Hi, I am planning on painting my kitchen cabinets white, but am unsure of what color white I should use. I hope to paint the walls a neutral off-white color also, but with sections under my chair-rail in the adjacent dining area and the soffet over my cabinets in sage. The trim will be bright white and I hope to eventually install an oak floor, tropical brown granite countertops, and I will be updating the cabinet hardware with satin nickel. The appliances will be a combo of black and stainless. Appreciate any cabinet and neutral wall color suggestions that work with this. Thanks! Thanks for the suggestions! I have thought about using Behr's Swiss Coffee on the cabinets for a color, but then I am not sure what to use on parts of the walls that will not be sage. For the person that asked about the curtains etc.. in the room, I am waiting to pick out all the accents and accessories until I have completed the bones of the room. Also, the cabinets are currently an off white or beige. In fact, the whole room is a beige, It's not a nice beige- more like a dirty cream color (cabinets, walls, trim, and ceilings). I think the cabinets are original (1956), but overall they are in good shape. I would love to buy new cabinets too (in a stained spice color), but expense wise, I'm thinking the re-finishing white is the way to go. I've seen some beautiful kitchen with the wite cabinets, wood floors, and granite counters.

Can you paint kitchen cabinets that have grease on them? I bought a house that has not been occupied in years, it looks like the kitchen cabinets are dirty from grease and just plain old cabinets, so if I just paint over it will it come out alright, or would I need to clean the cabinets first and then paint them to make them look presentable?

Hire someone to paint kitchen cabinets? I would like to hire someone in the CT area to do a high-quality paint job on my kitchen cabinets, which are oak with some sort of varnish on them. I'd like the cabinets to be off-white, distressed. Anyone know how much it would cost to hire someone to do this?

Best way to paint kitchen cabinets will layers of paint? I am getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets. They are original in the house built 1952. Years of paint on them and not wanting to strip it all off. My question is besides sanding, do I start with a deglosser or TSP ok? Also should I use an oil based primer and paint and why? Thanks

What is a good brand of interior paint for a kitchen and general living area that doesn't drip too much? I really need to paint kitchen and the interior of my house but I don't want a drippy mess.

How to paint kitchen cabinets?? How do I make my tan colored kitchen drawers and cabinets appear a darker wood color? Do I paint these or use a glaze spray or something? As you can see I'am clueless...

How can I make my flat kitchen paint srubbable without repainting the color? (Add a coat of sealent?)? We just purchased a new home and the painter used flat paint on our kitchen's backsplash. Now he wants to charge us $300 to paint it again in high gloss so I can easily wash off spaghetti sauce splatters. I am looking for a product that we can paint ontop of our beautiful green color that will allow me to wash it. Any ideas?

How do I "antique" my yellow gold kitchen paint color? I have a very flat (looking) gold yellow color in my kitchen and it's just not what I hoped for. It's really corny and kiddish looking. I have stainless steel appliances and reddish orange brown cabinets and butcher block countertops and red and green and orange accents (art, bowls etc). I want it tuscan looking so what kind of paint do I need to buy or how do I even do it? I want to paint the walls not cabinets

can i paint kitchen cupboards wall units ? if so what kind of paint do i need to paint them. and is it a good idea to paint them or just easier to buy a new kitchen

What color to paint kitchen walls? We have a kitchen with sea foam green countertops and white cabinets. We are wanting to put wainscoting on the bottom half of the walls. We are wanting to paint the wainscoting white but we are stuck on the top color. We were thinking about a light grey. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Our floor will be very similar to a slate look, greys, a little brown, little redish/orange. But for the most part darker shades of grey. Thanks

What color should I paint my kitchen? I want to update my kitchen. The cabinets are off white with brassy antique handles. There is beige tile and my appliances are white. I am going to put up an Earth/Clay stone black splash with a mosaic border. I am open to painting the cabinets (cant afford to replace them right now) I want to paint my kitchen a dark brown/cafe color. Any suggestions. My Living area is burnt orange and the dining room is white. I want to paint the dining room too. The dining room is situated between the kitchen and living room; so, I need the colors to flow smoothly between the three rooms. The floor in the living and dining rooms is light color wood. Help! Thx!

How should I paint my kitchen when using two colors? When you walk into my kitchen you are in the eating area that has a bay window and a big table. This is on the left half of the kitchen. On the right half is the appliances, sink, and cabinets. I want to use a combination of both a terra cotta color as well as a light milk chocolate brown. Where should I paint each of these colors? Should I paint the eating area in one color and the other area in the other color? Any advice would be appreciated!

How do you remove paint from kitchen cabinets? I have painted my kitchen cabinets twice in last 4 years and I'm ready to change the color again. However since I have 2 layers of paint on the cabinets it's starting to chip, so I want to paint them again but I think I need to remove all that other old paint. How do I go about?

Is lining paper painted with kitchen/bathroom suitable paint a good enough surface for a bathroom? I have used the above in my kitchen last year with excellent results. The paint is from B&Q and specially for kitchens and bathrooms so I presume it resists condensation, but I wondered if it would be sufficient for the greater condensation of a bathroom. I don't want it to start peeling off!

How do I paint my kitchen cabinets? I have old wood kitchen cabinets, I can't afford to replace them so I want to paint them. They have wood stain on them...what is a cheap easy way to get the paint to stick?

How do I paint over Kitchen Cabinets that are glazed with Polyurethane? The kitchen cabinets have a glaze on them. I want to paint them a different color. The cabinets are for a school cafeteria so it doesn't have to be perfect. What is the cheapest way to paint them over? Should I sand it first?

my kitchen has cupboards painted in Old village green.should I paint the wainscotting the? Wainscotting is presently stained a maple color. what would you suggest for a paint color(kitchen is dark) and should I paint the wainscotting the same color?

What type of latex paint should I use to paint my kitchen? I have a small kitchen I want to paint red, but I'm not sure whether to use satin or gloss latex paint. Does anyone have any input on what finish is best for kitchens and whether a particular finish affects some colors more than others? *Another note: I'll be painting over freshly painted white paint. I'm moving into an apartment that I'm allowed to paint, but the management will have had my place repainted white before I move in. Should I still have to prime if it's a new paint job?

what colour should I paint my kitchen? my kitchen is a very small apartment kitchen, a walk-through with cupboards/appliances on each side. The cupboards are painted white, and the counter is this ugly blue-green colour. There's not much wall space to paint, but I would like to paint it. Would prefer not a dark colour because it's a rental, probably won't be living here long. Would yellow look ok with counter?

Is it okay to paint your kitchen blue in feng shui? We have a kitchen in the Northwest, not good for feng shui I know. But we were considering painting the kitchen a blue color, would that help? Is that an okay color to paint your kitchen? If you don't believe in feng shui fine, I respect your opinion, please respect mine. If you don't know the answer because you don't believe in feng shui why do you bother answering the question? Are your lives so full of the negative you must be rude? How sad. There isn't any digesting going on in our kitchen, we don't eat in the kitchen. I didn't say dining room or breakfast nook. I asked about the kitchen. Obviously I was trying to nuetralize the fire at heavens gate problem with having our kitchen in this area of the house. I would love some other responses about what they think if the blue symbalizing water would nuetralize the fire at heaving gate problem we have. Thank you in advance.

What is the best paint to use for kitchen cabinets? I really want to paint my kitchen cabinets, but I want somthing that is going to last and that is going to be easy to clean. I want to be able to just wipe away any grease or dirt that may get on them. What is the best type of paint to use?

what color do i paint my kitchen? my kitchen is in bright red apples.where my appliances are located it has a wall paper up with light brown & light green.i want to paint where my table is and the wall is a solid color.i really like red but do not want to much of it & my cabinets are a cinnamon color can you help me?

What color should I paint my kitchen that has Spanish style tile floor? My cabinets are a light wood color, my counter tops are dark gray. The floor has Red, orange and tan, with gray grout. Also, I have a huge bay window that leads into the living room, so that wall will have to be an accent wall for the kitchen and living room....HELP! I've lived here for 3 years and can't decide what color to paint. I'd love to do red, but not sure how that would look with the flooring...any ideas?

What color should I paint my kitchen to match my stainless steel appliances? I have stainless steel appliances and a granite counter top and can't figure out what color to paint my kitchen walls. Any suggestions?

Is it possible to paint a kitchen countertop made of laminate? Just wondering if it is possible to paint a kitchen countertop and if it is, what products would work best and if it would hold up well. Has anybody out there done this? What were your results like? Thanks...=) oops...meant to say it's made out of formica or whatever the cheap countertops are made out of...=)

What painting sequence do I use to paint my kitchen? I want to spray paint my kitchen walls yellow (water-based enamel) and roller-paint my kitchen ceiling with flat white paint. Which should I paint first, the wall or the ceiling, and can I use painter's masking tape (blue 3M tape). Which should I mask, the ceiling or walls ?

What color should I paint my kitchen cabinets? I am getting unfinished cabinets so that I can paint them. My kitchen is a blank slate, I just don't know what to do! I have hardwood floors, lots of windows. I don't even know what color to paint my walls. I would like to have some color in my cabinets, I want them to be fun, but elegant. We live in the country in SC and my house is a little cottage (picket fence and all) Colors I already have in my kitchen are: my china is pink, my Kitchenaid is a pale yellow, my hoosier cabinet has some green in it. I really am a country type person, so modern looks like "black and white" won't work! I would like to use several colors if possible, and I will be doing some distressing. Let me know what you think, if you have interesting cabinets I would love to see pictures!

What color should i paint my kitchen and bathroom? Im trying to sell my studio, its 650 sq. ft. & it needs to be painted... For the living room i think im going to do some kind of an off white. The kitchen has dark brown cabinets with a white tile floor & white counter and the bathroom has a black granite sink and counter & also had white tile flooring. What color walls would you suggest to paint the kitchen and bathroom? Thanks :)

I want to paint my kitchen with a color that will make my cream colored cabinets look less yellow.Suggestions? We just put new tile in the kitchen and because the tile is darker, it seems to make the cabinets look yellowish...I'm looking for suggestions for a color to paint the kitchen walls that will tone down the yellow.

Reagan can paint a kitchen in 5 hours by herself,while bret can paint the same kitchen in 3 hours working.? how long would ti take for both working together to paint the kitchen?

What type of paint finish should I use for kitchen cabinets? I'm painting my kitchen cabinets white. I need to use an oil base paint because I'm covering varnish. So, do I need to use Enamel paint or Acrylic? Also, should I put on a Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, or High Gloss finish? And why do you recommend that combination? BTW. the counter top will be a black granite and the hinges are a black iron look. Thank you very much for you help.

What is the best way to paint metel kitchen cabinets? I have some metel cabinets that I wish to repaint in my kitchen. I wish to know the best paint (oil or latex) , would you roll or spray, and are there any other methods that someone could suggest.

What are some good colors to paint a kitchen? I've been wanting to paint my kitchen a color that will make it feel warm, but I can pinpoint the exact color that I want. I was thinking of maybe a yellow tinted color. I need two colors because there is a divider thing on the wall. P.S. I have dark cherry wood cabnits and I would like some color that go good with these colors.

What color to paint the kitchen? I just bought an older home and I need ideas on what color to paint the kitchen. The cabinets are a dark cherry and the kitchen also has chair rails. Above the chair rails I am going to paint an eggshell white but I want a stand out color for below the chair rails. Previously there was wall paper (didn't like it). I also want a color that want clash with the dark cherry cabinets. Please give some advice or ideas?

What is the easiest way to strip paint from kitchen cabinets?.? I am looking for a labor saving way to strip enamel paint from a large amount of kitchen cabinets without scraping, sanding or running out of breath using labor intensive devices. HELP, My wife wants this done right away. I am not in a position to hire someone to do it.

How can I tone down the color in my kitchen that is now painted in oil base paint? I just painted my kitchen. I love the color (red) but it's way too glossy because it's oil based. I primed with gray then did 2 coats of the red and oil based paint from Sherwin Williams (aka show stopper). I love the color but I need to tone it down. Any suggestions are welcome!!!!!! I'm painting walls.

Should I paint before kitchen is refaced or after? I am in the process of updating my place. I have already asked Sears to custom-make over my kitchen but I was wondering if it is better to paint the walls before the kitchen is done or to wait until afterwards?

What color should I paint my hall that ajoins my deep red kitchen? I just painted my kitchen a deep red color (Raspberry Truffle from Benjamin Moore). My floor tile is a stone with light and dark brown and some cream and grey mixed in. I started to paint the ajoining hall and entry a taupe color and it looks awful. I think the red is making it have an orange tint to it and making it look like a flesh color. I am thinking of painting it a mustard yellow color but am afraid it will look orange because of the red. Any suggestions?

What color should I paint my kitchen walls ? My dinning room walls are a soft yellow,the bottom half is cherry wood.I want to put aged copper panels on the wall between my countertops and cabinets.What color should I paint the kitchen walls that would go with it.The flooring is a muti beig tile. The cabinets in my kitchen are a light golden oak.The applainces are stainless steel .Maybe I should put stainless steel panel instead.

new plaster on kitchen ceiling? do i use normal emulsion watered down to seal ie not kitchen emulsion paint ? I have a new ceiling ( board and plaster). Should i use normal emulsion to seal it?? obviously 50/50 water or should i use actual kitchen paint, should it make a difference as i have bought kitchen paint ( white) for the ceiling??? can anyone shed any light on theis matter thanks.

Does anyone have a red paint in their kitchen? I am painting my kitchen spicy cayenne from Behr paint .....I wanted to see other red kitchens....If you have one can you please send me a picture....thanks!

What is the best color to paint a kitchen wall...? what is the best color to paint a kitchen wall when cabinets are Off-White color with stainless steal apliances? I am kind of looking for a happy warm kitchen... any ideas?

In the interior decorating trade, do kitchen ceilings have variety of paint finish choices? do painters use flat paint or a glossy paint on kitchen ceilings? Is either one acceptable to use? Is it ok to use flat? Would it be a negative when you go to sell?

What color to paint kitchen near beach? We just moved from the country to near the beach and need to redecorate. We installed hickory cabinets, have stainless appliances, will be putting down wood flooring and white marble-like countertops. We don't have much natural light (will be adding more lighting) and since it's an open floor plan, I need to have the color coordinate with the living room, hallway to be painted as well. I tested a green, started out with BM herb bouquet, but in the outside light it looked like seafoam green so before I painted, I had them darken it (big mistake). Now I have this ugly gallon of paint. I'd like something warm to blend with the color I think I would like for the living room, etc- BM Stone house?

Whats the best way to paint over Kitchen Paneling? Whats the best way to paint over Kitchen Paneling and cabinets? I think both are about 50 years old with I am sure years of grease and grime. The kitchen cabinets also have decals on them that wont come off easily?

What kind of paint is best for kitchen...? I am planning to paint my kitchen soon and I am still not sure what kind of paint is best for kitchen. I am thinking of painting the accent wall red and the rest yellow. I have a galley style kitchen it's about 13 x 9 the cabinets are white counter top off white the backsplash is pale blue tile...colour of my floor is light oak..I am still not sure if the color that I like is the right one. Can anybody please give me any suggestion on the colors that is really good for the kitchen of this size.... Thank You!!

How to improve the look of my kitchen shelves? I love my kitchen. Over the yrs I made the major mistake of cleaning it with bleach but some of the paintwork has come off inside on the back wall of a cupboard and on one of my shelves. Whats the best way to fix this? Should I try and paint the inside (inside are white wood with laminate plastic) or line with paper any suggestions?

What color to paint my kitchen? I have one wall in my dining room that is a dark red. We are taking down the wallpaper that is in the rest of the dining room and the connecting kitchen. We now need to paint those walls. I have always wanted a green color (more of a sage color) but my husband says that will look too much like "Christmas" next to the red wall in the dining room. Will any shade of green work? Or what other color could I paint? I want something other than boring beige or cream.

What is the best way to paint kitchen cabinets? Is there a specific process to use? What about product recommendations?

What color should I paint my kitchen cabinets? I am in a small kitchen with low ceilings and almond colored counter tops. It's a rental, so I'm allowed to paint, but I can't change the counters. Any ideas what would look good with almond counter tops? I have a warn tan and brown tile floor.

What kind of paint and preparation require to paint Kitchen wooden internally?

Best way to remove white glass paint from kitchen tiles? We have old hard wearing red quarry tiles on our kitchen floor, the owner before us has split random splatters of white gloss all over the floor. Is there any solution that would help us get this up easier? We’ve tried paint remover but it still takes a good scraping over as the gloss is welded to the tiles! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

Can I paint a kitchen counter that no longer has laminate on it? I recently removed the laminate from my kitchen counter. I did this thinking new laminate would be cheap. Well it is but not as cheap as I would like and I am not sure I would be able to cut it straight to make it look good. I was wondering if I can paint the wood that is underneath the laminate. If so what is going to give me the best results. Keep in mind I am not afraid of hard work. TThanks

What color to paint a kitchen island? My kitchen's colors are yellow walls and cream floors, with white appliances, red accent pieces, and gold-toned heartpine cabinets. My island was bought as a separate piece for its style/structure, but the color doesn't suit my kitchen. So, I want to paint it... or maybe stain it... or something.... White and yellow seem a bit matchy with the wrong things and I'm uncertain about red... Any suggestions???

What color should we paint our kitchen cabinets??? We are remodeling our kitchen but do not want to replace the cabinets. They are in excellent condition but they are white, which doesn't work with the other colors in the kitchen. The walls are green, light green kind of like an olive/sage color. One of the walls is a "Focal" wall and it is medium brown. The floors are hard wood, mohogany. The countertop is a granite, dark green/black in color. Any ideas for what color to paint the cabinets??? Help!!

When painting kitchen cabinets do you need to paint the inside or just what you would see from the outside? I know you need to paint both sides of the door, the piece in between the doors..but what about the actual interior of the cabinet..should it be painted?

What should I paint my kitchen cabinets? I have a dark reddish orange kitchen, with alot of brown metal decor....what color should i paint my wooden cabinets? I have a red/orange kitchen, and dark brown metal decor (table, mirrors, sconces ect.) I want to paint my cabinest a light color to contrast the dark walls and brighten it up a little. I have white appliances, but to me the color of them don't really matter when it comes to the cabinet color. Does anyone think that maybe a dark cream or light tan would look good? I am going for the italian bistro style..kinda rustic and modern together.

What color to paint my kitchen with Italian/Chef theme? There is a lot of light in the kitchen and I kindof wanted to paint a shade of green. The pictures have like olives etc. in them. A little darker green looks nice, but would that be too dark? The living room is tan w/a green undertone.

is it possible to paint white kitchen cabinets with a faux-wood finish? if so, how? I recently moved into my house and i have wood kitchen cabinets that were painted white. I believe they were originally oak. I would really like to paint them with a dark wood faux finish - to look similar to my cherry wood furniture. I just don't know if this is even possible! I have a little experince painting - but i've never done a faux finish before. If anyone has experince with this could they please tell me how this should be done - or if i should even attempt it at all! thanks!

Want to paint kitchen table legs, keeping the same color - do I need to sandpaper first? It is a wood table, the legs are white. They are looking a little blah and I just want to freshen them up a little bit. Is sandpaper necessary or can I just give them a good cleaning and then paint them?

how to paint a kitchen table and chair set? I want to paint a kitchen table and chairs. They are oak, were painted white with a natural wood table top and chair seats.I want to change the white parts to black, and refinish the table top and chair seats to a dk. walnut with a little red in the stain. I don`t want to have to do this again for as long as possible. I would rather do it right, and have it last. What course of action should I take to prepare for the painting? Also, what kind of paint should I use? Please walk me through this, because I hate making mistakes. Ha Thanks in advance.

I want to paint my kitchen, my counter is blue pearl granite, with almond color cabinets and bamboo wood floor I want to paint my kitchen blue, what do you think.

Move paint from kitchen to bathroom? I just painted my kitchen a color green that I don't think looks good in there. However, I think that color would look good in my bathroom. How would I take the paint off of my kitchen wall and put it on the bathroom wall? I appreciate the help!

What color should I paint my kitchen and bathroom? The cabinets are deep cherry wood, the counter tops are a slate bluish grey and the wallpaper is retched. I want to paint but what color can I paint to look good with the cabinets and counter tops? (our carpet is dark brown and the tile in the kitchen and bathroom is beige with light brown) <click links to see pictures> http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/born_flirting/colorskitchen.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/born_flirting/wallpaper.jpg

What colour to paint Shaker Kitchen? Have oak floor and black granite worktops. Help with wall colour too!? I'm at my wits end, and so too is my husband! Not sure what colour to do Shaker units. I'm thinking, because its such a 'classic choice of look/materials that there must some sort of 'best/definitive' colour to use. I tried a colour called Ecru by Fired Earth but it was too cold then I tried and peachy tone which was too overbearing with the oak. I have found a nice colour by Wickes called Barley which is a beige with a green undertone but not sure of whether its better on the units or the walls. Does it look odd to have the whole kitchen painted in the same colour; walls and units? Other colours in the area: dark brown/natural cream linen. is there a shade of cream that isn't too yellow/peach/pink? Preferably I'd like to buy an off the shelf colour in water based eggshell for the cupboards. Thanks

Is it best to use semi gloss or high gloss paint on kitchen cabinets and/or bathrooms walls? We are painting a new home and have a designer who suggests using high gloss paint in our bathrooms and on the paint grade kitchen cabinets (for easier cleaning). Our painter says that semi-gloss is better. Who's right?

I want to paint my kitchen table. What type of paint should I use? My kitchen table is old, wooden, and the finish is nearly worn away. I want to sand it down and paint it antique white to match the chairs that I bought. I just want to know what kind of paint to use--one that will last. I also want to know if I should put some kind of finish on it that will protect the table from food and water--and kids!!!

Does anyone know if you can paint a kitchen countertop? I thought I read somewhere( in one those do-it-yourself magazines), that you could use a kind of oil-based paint to paint a kitchen countertop that's good around sinks and strong and won't bubble or peel. What do you guys out there know about this stuff? (It's not marble, it's the other stuff. The one most people use. Can't spell it, though.)

what paint do i use to paint kitchen cabinets? I have ordered the doors but have to paint the other surfaces. I need to have a high gloss finish

does anyone know the name of the paint that is used for kitchen cupboards and where I can buy it from? I dont want this paint for kitchen cupboards I want it to paint over wooden furniture. I am going to prime it first with something called eps?! something like that anyway.....then I have been told that the paint used for kitchen units is very hardwaring,,,,just dont know what ii is called

What is the best way to get paint off of kitchen cabinets? Painting my kitchen but had a few drips that got on my cabinets.

Should I try sponging to change the paint in my kitchen? I painted my kitchen last year and I'm growing tired of the color now. You can consider it either a light gold or light mustard-yellow. My kitchen isn't big at all so instead of painting the whole thing over, I thought I'de try a fun technique such as rag-rolling or sponging. Any tips on how to do this? Which colors should I go with? I'm assuming it would have to be colors in the yellow family - how many different shades should I use?

how to redo painted kitchen cabinets and stain them?

How to get rid off the paint odour in new kitchen cabinet ?

What color would you paint this kitchen? The kitchen has white cabinets and granite countertops which sort of resemble chocolate chip cookie dough. The floor is hardwood and the room gets a fair amount of light from a large palladium window in the eating area of the kitchen. What color would you paint the walls and why?

What are some good cooking quotes/proverbs that I could paint on my kitchen wall? PLEASE - the painter is coming within a week to paint my kitchen walls because I'm redecorating! I would really love to have a really good, meaningful cooking quote to be stenciled on the wall and I don't where to find one! HELP ME!

How to clean painted kitchen cupboards? I painted my kitchen cupboards last summer. After all the cleaning sanding, priming and two coats of paint I did an antique faux finish with some umber glaze. Life got busy and I didn't get around to applying the water based polyurethane potective coating. I want to do that now but I know I need to clean any grease, dirt and dust off first so the polyurethane will stick good. What should I use to clean them with? Please help. Thank you for any answers.

What kind of paint should I buy for an old kitchen table that I would like to paint? I am trying to create an asian inspired kitchen. I have recovered my chairs and love them! The table I would like to paint a glossy black, but it has to be waterproof and wipeable. Any suggestions?

I am wondering What color to paint my kitchen? I was thinking of a dark red but I am a little scared because my cabinets are going to be a darker brown, and I am afraid I will make it to dark. Another concern is that the kitchen and living room are very open. I will have to paint them both the same color and that is not to much of a problem but the living room is open two storys and that means that I will have to paint the upstairs the same color also.

paint kitchen tiles? I would like to paint my old kitchen counter tiles. What kind of paint do you recommend and what steps do I take?

Color to Paint Kitchen? My mud room is periwinkle. My kitchen is off of my mud room. Don't have a lot of $$ to spend. Want to clean up &paint walls in kitchen. Cabinets are dark walnut with butcher block counter tops. Flooring is going to be indoor./outdoor carpet....do not have options with the flooring. Huge bay window in kitchen. Any ideas on color for the walls &accent colors? I have a dining room off thekitchen that will also be repainted. This is an old farm house. Thx

What color to paint kitchen/family room? My kitchen has very light cabinets and the countertop is a darker hunter green with black appliances. The family room and kitchen our basically connected..open floor plan, so I need to paint both rooms the same color. The floors are medium tan colored tile. HELP! someone please.......

what color to paint kitchen cupboards? My kitchen is varily small - 14 feet long x 8 feet wide. I have a eating nook which the walls are a red/brick panel (looks like real brick), the rest of the walls are a deep chocolate brown/with white trim,the backsplash is a terracotta shiny tile, the floors are light oak laminate and there are 2 french doors. The cupboards are white - but my question is what color should I paint them ( I was thinking a tan)?

spray paint kitchen appliances??? Hi, i am just about to have my kitchen ripped out and a new one fitted, and i was wondering if anyone has spray painted their kitchen appliances, and what did it look like after? I am buying a new washer soon so i wont bother doing the washer but i wanted to change the colour of my fridge frezzer, dishwasher, and tumble dryer, but i am dubious incase it looks a mess after. If anyone has tried the same please give me some pointers as whether it turned out ok or not. thanks

Kitchen paint color scheme - interior decorating/design question HELP!? Help! My kitchen needs a makeover! Here's what has to stay - the floor has a marbled look to it - it is mostly white but has blueish gray in it, the cabinets are a beautiful dark wood to match the rest of the trim in our home, and the countertop is pale blue. The kitchen is quite small, and sort of dark because of all of the dark wood cabinets, but I am not willing to paint the cabinets. I consider myself to be good at interior design, but I am just stumped because of the high contrast between the pale blue countertop and the dark cabinets. I love the floor, but hate the countertop. I know you can buy paint to paint the counter, but I am too scared to do that. I would consider having someone put new laminate on the countertop, but I have no idea how much this would cost or who (a store?) you would go to to ask about this. Another problem I have is that there is a LOT of trim in our kitchen. This means I have to decide on two colors instead of one. Currently the kitchen is the same as it was when we moved in last year - I've done the rest of the house but am stumped on the kitchen. Right now the walls are sort of a pale greenish blue and the trim is sort of a light evergreen, and there is flowerish border around to tie all the blues/greens/beiges together. It certainly doesn't look bad, but its just kind of "blah" and doesn't do anything for me. It doesn't reflect my style or the fact that I'm 24 and really into interior design. I'm also scared to pair the blue with yellow because of it looking too country-ish. Please help! One more thing - my living room is off the kitchen, but through a doorway, and it is done in monochromatic shades of the aquaish color that's so hot right now - if anyone is familiar with Pier 1, its the color that they have a lot of pieces and curtains in. If I stick with blue or green in the kitchen, won't this clash with the aqua in the livingroom? Many are suggesting painting an accent wall another color - my kitchen is sort of circular with cabinets all around - there is no ceiling to floor wall in the whole kitchen without cabinets or the bar against it.

Kitchen Paint? I am in the middle of redoing a trailer my husband and I own. The kitchen is small and really out dated. I was going to stain the cabinets a nice rich mahogany but I cannot decided what color to paint the walls. The kicthen, dining room and living/family room are all right on top of each other so they need to be somewhat matching. Can anyone suggest some nice colors that would all blend well for these rooms? Thanks!

OKAY. my kitchen paint will be light sage color in SEMI GLOSS> the ceiling will be cream white, but what ??? what finish paint for the ceiling??????????????????????? and if the kitchen walls are in semi gloss, what should the trims be????

Kitchen Decorating (paint) help!? We live in an apartment complex that has as it's kitchen whitish/grey lanolium floors, Light brown cabinets, white countertops, and white stove/dishwasher/stove light. Our complex will paint our walls whatever color we want so we are trying to figure out a color. White clashes because of all the white in the kitchen. What would be a good color to paint the kitchen that will go with all the white (including the white trim) and also not clash with the brown cabinets?? Send pictures if you have them, or can find any online. Thanks!

What color should i paint my kitchen?!? Me and my husband just purchased our second home and we've been doing ALOT of updating.The house has hard wood floors throughout the entire house...My kitchen has a light hard wood laminate color with a medium color cupboards.White formica counter tops with a a dark blue along the side of the countertops.My only problem is im not sure what color i should paint the kitchen walls.The dining room/kitchen are in one room and i wanted to paint the dining room wall a different color but because the dining room is in the kitchen im not sure what to do so if any one has an suggestions that would be great!!! I was thinking about putting a wallpaper boarder on the boarder in the kitchen and just painting the walls a white and painting the dining room wall a color from the wallpaper boarder! IDK im sooo stuck

Painting the Kitchen- Latex or Oil Based Paint? I am painting my kitchen, trim, and metal cabinets. All are currently painted with an unknown paint (oil or latex). I have read I should use oil based on the trim and cabinets, but what should I use on the walls? Which is easier to clean grease etc. off of? What finish should I use to cover dirt/grease better?

I painted my Kitchen Red & Gray. What color do I paint the Living Room? This is what I did to the Kitchen. http://dutchboy.com/gallery/interiors/kitchens/color-depth-charge/index.jsp Im ready to paint the living room, which can be seen from the Kitchen. So I need to pick a color, but does it matter? Can I put a color that matches with Gray, or can I put any color?

I want to paint my kitchen cabinets.....? I've deceided to paint my kitchen cabinets. They were painted a glossy white by the previous owner. I don't know if it is latez or oil paint, it has a shine to it. Can I paint over it or do I have to sand them first. If so, what kind of sand paper should I use. I bought latez paint in a beautiful sage green. White cabinets and 3 kids just don't cut it. I want to paint either today or tommorow.

Special paint for kitchen ceilings ? I 've spent all afternoon painting my kitchen ceiling . Now my friend tells me I should have used special paint for steamy rooms to prevent mould . I never heard of this before . Can anybody help? Do I need to do it all over again ?

What colors to paint my kitchen? I have small, small kitchen (10X9). One wall is covered with the cabinets and the opposite wall i have the appliance. The only thing that will stay(because its new) is my light gray floor and my almond colored sink/faucet and right now my old almond colored appliances. I thought about getting a sage w/ cream/brown mixed in countertop. Good idea? What color should I paint my cabinets/walls/backsplash? I thought about painting my base cabinets a dark color, upper white? Just not sure what colors. I like nuetrals, blues, greens. HELP! I am a guy with no clue. My ceiling and trim is white. Does brown/tan go with gray floors? If you had blank kitchen with the new almond stuff I mentioned, what would you do?

what color should I paint my kitchen?? I am having a hard time deciding what color to paint my kitchen. from the kitchen you can look right in to the dining room and the dining room is painted burgundy with cream doors and edgingt. Right now my kitchen is yellow. I have a purple red grape theme going on. i think it looks tacky when you look at it and then see the burgundy? any ideas as to what color would combine??

Terra cotta paint for kitchen? I'd like to paint my kitchen a terra cotta color, and need suggestions of actual brand/paint colors that will work. I want it to be pretty, not orange. Ideas so far are Behr - Mojave Sunset or Miami Spice and Diamond Vogel- Prairie Island or Sunbaked Clay. The floor and cabinets are oak. The connecting rooms are Devonshire beige by Ralph Lauren. Has anyone found a specific color they like?

Color to paint small kitchen? I am wanting to paint my kitchen. What is the best color to use that will make the room look larger? My stove and fridge are white. I have light brown cabinets and thought about painting them also. Is this a good idea?

HELP????? i need to buy the paint tomorrow????? kitchen help++++++++++++++++++? my kitchen is being remodeled and there will be some space that needs to be painted, but mostly the upper areas and the ceilong because i am making many cabinets and will have like 20 inch high backsplashes. ALSO, WHAT FINISH SHOULD THE CEILING BE??? AND SHOULD THE CEILING BE WHITE??? I AM PAINTING THE KITCHEN A LIGHT SAGE COLOR, WITH DARKER GREEN TRIMS....... WHAT COLOR FOR THE CEILING???? WHAT FINISHES??????? my contractor told me to buy flat finish paint....because it will hide any imperfections... but i remember another contractor told me to get gloss paint along time ago when i had alot of wall space without imperfections. what should i get???????????????????????????...

What color should I paint my kitchen to sell the home? I want to fix my house up and I know I need to paint the kitch its a very nice size long and open kitch. Right now its a yellow and I know I need to chnage that. It has white tile and what cabnets with a grey countertop. I want to sell my home so what color should I paint it? It also connects to the living room thats green and has hardwood flooring in it however it will not be staying green for long. Any tips or help please I need and want to sell my home fast and I heard paint is the trick so what color for the kitchen? Its a bright yellow but my kitchen is huge so I just delt with it. I know the yellow will be way to brite, I was thinking the color of coffie after you put cream in it, its a kitchen and most people love coffie LOL

I need to paint my kitchen cabinets Help!? I need to paint my kitchen cabinets but they are made of particleboard covered with that smooth vinyl or plastic, and paint wont stay on, any tips?

What color should I paint my kitchen walls and cabinets? I have a really small eat in kitchen. I need help figuring out what color to paint the walls and cabinets. They are the original cabinets, but don't want to spend the money on new cabinets. Right now I have a new light gray tiled floor and sage colored countertop with almond sink and appliances. What color should my backsplash be? I didn't know if I could paint my base cabinets a darker color to contrast the floor and my upper cabinets a lighter color. Any advice. Right now my kitchen is red, but being so small I feel overwhelmed with red. I reallly don't have a clue, please help.

Can You Paint Malamine Kitchen Cupboards? I have white Malamine I am assuming kitchen cupboards. but it's almost like they aren't finished, they are very dull, not shiny, and behind all my handles the white has come off and the brown pressboard behind is showing. Can I paint these cupboards? will it withstand? why are they like this, I have never seen cupboards like this before.????the inside of them are fine it's just the outside surface of the doors.???