18 March 2011

Dreaming of Kitchens...

A really great friend of mine is aspiring to spruce up her kitchen and asked that I help her with the painting process. She would like to paint her oak cabinets for a more updated look, add new hardware, and also paint the walls. Her dream colors are turquoise, pink, and gray. It makes me so happy that she isn't afraid of color! Yay! Of course, I hit the internet for sources of color inspiration...


What a statement that turquoise tile makes! Wow! The slate gray counter tops paired with the pristine white cabinets makes for a chic combination! The touch of pink added by the vase of fresh peonies is perfect.


These gray cabinets are divine! So sleek and classy....


This is my favorite combination of all. The white cabinets are gorgeous paired with the gray tile and light turquoise blue walls. This shows that color can be added in a refined, elegant way without being overpowering. 




This casual, colorful kitchen is exceptional. The cabinets are the perfect shade of turquoise and the black counter tops sing against them! The farmhouse sink and wainscoting add the perfect touch of country to this stylish kitchen. 
 

This kitchen is daring, unconventional, and in my opinion fantastic. How happy I would be to wake up and grab a cup of coffee and cereal in such a cheery kitchen! The cabinets and walls have been painted a bright shade of turquoise which is so unexpected in a kitchen. The Moroccan lantern hanging over the island adds so much interest to the room.


This is such a unique and beautiful kitchen! I'm a sucker for all things glitzy, shiny, and silver so this backsplash really speaks to me. The white cabinets with the stainless steel hardware creates a modern, streamlined, and clean feel to the space. Who would ever think to paint your kitchen ceiling turquoise? It works perfectly for this space! 





If you have your heart set on adding an unconventional color to your kitchen or bathroom and aren't in your "forever" home a great way to incorporate the color is by adding hardware. Beautiful hardware makes a statement in any room and can be easily switched out by sellers or buyers when a house is put up for sale. 


Wouldn't these be adorable to hang aprons, dish towels, or oven mitts? I think so! 


All hardware is from Anthropologie.

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