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8 Great Neutral Cabinet Colors for kitchens — The Grit and Polish

Ever since I started dreaming about the Farmhouse kitchen renovation (as in the the day we moved in 😉), I’ve imagined a neutral cabinet color. Something light but off-white and with a hint of color to it. But finding that perfect neutral color is hard.

So I turned to some of my favorite designers and Instagrammers to see what they’ve used in their own neutral kitchens. And I’m sharing them today. All of these kitchen have done neutral perfectly well! Some are warm tones and some are cold, but they’re all beautiful.

Read on for 8 great neutral paint colors for kitchen cabinets (in real kitchens!).

Farrow and Ball, Lamp Room Grey

Park and Oak Interior Design

Lamp Room Grey is slightly blue grey and looks stunning in Park and Oak’s Hinsdale kitchen. It’s a soft grey that adds interest without strong color and a timeless feel. Farrow and Ball says about Lamp Room Grey “It is surprisingly strong when used in smaller rooms but softens in larger, well lit spaces.” Either way, it looks stunning in this kitchen!

FARROW AND BALL

lamp room grey No. 88

Farrow and Ball, Purbeck Stone

Natasha Habermann (@natashaHabermann)

Farrow and Ball describes Purbeck as a “a clean and understated mid gray”. It’s one of those calming neutrals that would feel great in both old and new homes. And of course it looks amazing in Natasha’s kitchen! I love how it lends this neutral kitchen such a moody and classic feel.

FARROW AND BALL

purbeck stone No. 275

Dunn Edwards, Heather

Emily Sue Netz

Heather is in Dunn Edwards’ “cool neutrals” section, but it definitely feels warm and modern in Emily’s kitchen. It’s light enough to be a warm white but rich enough to feel like a neutral. It feels very on-trend and would look so lovely in a country or farmhouse inspired kitchen.

DUNN EDWARDS

heather

Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

Heidi Musser (@SimpleOfferings)

Classic Gray is part of Benjamin Moore’s “classic color collection”, which they describe as timeless and elegant. I can certainly see that in Heidi’s lovely kitchen. I love how well it plays with the marble countertops, wood floors, brass hardware, and black cabinetry.

BENJAMIN MOORE

classic gray

Little Greene Paint, Cool Arbour (UK)

Kitchen & Beyond

Not going to lie, this kitchen by Kitchen & Beyond makes me want to fly to the UK to buy gallons of this lovely color (I haven’t found it in the US 😩). The color is warm and gray and slightly green. Moody but not dark. And it looks beautiful with marble. Perfection!

LITTLE GREENE PAINT

cool arbour No. 232

Farrow and Ball, Elephant’s Breath

Bri (@burtsbrisplease)

Farrow and Ball calls this color a “warm and contemporary grey”. And I just love it in Bri’s kitchen. It feels so on trend and yet completely classic. It ties everything in Bri’s kitchen together so perfectly

FARROW AND BALL

elephant’s breath No. 229

C2 Paint, Vex

Our own Porch House renovation

We used this natural color in the Porch House kitchen and I get asked about it all the time! It’s definitely a neutral, but reads green in different lights. It is close to BM’s Revere Pewter on the sample card, but in person it reads like a very soft sage green or neutral.

C2 PAINTS

Benjamin Moore, Coventry Gray

@tingefloral’s kitchen (photos via Studio McGee)

Coventry Gray is in Benjamin Moore’s historical colors collection and while I certainly see it’s timeless appeal, I love that it gives off a contemporary vibe in this kitchen. And it looks absolutely stunning paired with warm brass and wood.

BENJAMIN MOORE

coventry gray

What about you? Any neutrals you love in the kitchen? Or do you have any favorite warm/green/greys that you recommend we check out?

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The 8 Best Off-White & Light Neutral Paint Colours for Kitchen Cabinets (PART 2)

THE 8 MOST POPULAR & TRENDY LIGHT DEPTH KITCHEN CABINET PAINT COLOURS

Are you not a big fan of white cabinets? Do you want to update your wood cabinets with paint but want a softer approach? Well, have I got some beautiful shades for you!

HOWEVER, before we start, you know I ALWAYS have an opinion. The difference between MY opinion and that of your sister, mother and nosy neighbour is that mine is based on experience and knowledge (seriously, I’m NOT trying to toot my own horn, I’m just keeping it real). This means that it’s not personal. What I suggest or mention has less to do with personal tastes and more with helping YOU find the best paint colour for you and your home. Heck, you’re the one that has to live in it and I want to make YOU happy!

The above is my lead-in to saying that while they’re TRENDY and undeniably beautiful, off-white cabinets come with some risks. And because this is a topic UNTO ITSELF, I’m going to summarize it here, while giving you a link to the full blog post shortly.

Backsplash is TBA

WHY OFF-WHITE CABINETS ARE TRICKY

That said, I totally understand if you’re not swayed and can’t wait to pick the PERFECT off-white paint colour for your home. Keep in mind, I have light-depth cabinets in my OWN home, so I get it – I’m preachin’ to my own personal choir!

1. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY 7029

Agreeable Gray can be a gorgeous choice for kitchen cabinets. Being a light depth greige with MINOR undertones, it accommodates a wide range of countertops and backsplashes.

Agreeable Gray is also a great choice as it’s not overly warm OR cold, giving you more flexibility down the road.

Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

SIMILAR PAINT COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH AGREEABLE GRAY

Because you should NEVER pick a paint colour without comparing it to others.

Remember, even if colours have things in common, there will ALWAYS be shifts in LRV (depth), undertones or temperature (or all three). It’s about COMPARING colours to see which of these key features best suit your interior finishes!

2. SHERWIN WILLIAMS MODERN GRAY 7632

If you want a slightly softer approach, Modern Gray is lighter and a bit WARMER than Agreeable Gray. However, it has a VERY similar look with passive warmth and subtle undertones.

While the natural light distorts the bottom left corner of this photo, you can expect Modern Gray to look more like the top cabinets and far right.

SIMILAR PAINT COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH MODERN GRAY – COMPARISON IS KEY!

Paint Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Modern Gray

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

3. SHERWIN WILLIAMS WHITE DUCK 7010

White Duck is one of the FEW exceptions to my hesitation with off-white paint colours. Sometimes a kitchen needs the subtle softness of off-white cabinets to suit the surrounding finishes. This is OFTEN the case with some of the warmer, popular granite countertops from the early 2000s.

White Duck is like a MODERN cream paint colour. While it has a yellow hue, it’s grounded by a neutral base. This base has White Duck looking CONSIDERABLY calmer than the cream cabinets of the early to mid-2000s.

SIMILAR COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH WHITE DUCK

Paint Colour Review: Sherwin Williams White Duck

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

4. BENJAMIN MOORE CLASSIC GRAY OC-23

I love Classic Gray and it’s definitely one of the more popular off-white warm gray paint colours. Just keep in mind, it can look a bit warmer than expected on kitchen cabinets (there’s a reason for this, but I won’t nerd out on you…this time).

Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

SIMILAR COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH CLASSIC GRAY

BTW, there will ALWAYS be shifts in LRV (depth), undertones or temperature (or all three). COMPARE COMPARE COMPARE!

5. BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER HC-172

Ahhhh, here is where my weakness lays (well, here, and with Ryan Reynolds, who I’d lay with any time – just joking, Tim). Revere Pewter is a light depth warm gray paint colour. With its subtle green undertone, it can be a pretty match OR complement to some of the popular white quartz countertops – INCLUDING MINE!

See our kitchen remodel HERE

That’s right, Revere Pewter is the colour I chose for my cabinets. However, due to the finish of cabinet paint, cabinets often look a bit lighter than you’d expect. To account for this, I darkened my cabinets approximately 25%, just to put a bit more meat on their bones. My kitchen is above, and my client’s kitchen is below; BOTH are approx. 25% darker.

See more of this gorgeous space HERE

Is Revere Pewter the BEST Choice For You & Your Cabinets?

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

SIMILAR COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH REVERE PEWTER

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS AESTHETIC WHITE 7035

I LOVE Aesthetic White for walls and cabinets. Again, there are many granite countertops and tile backsplashes that don’t suit white cabinets. In these cases, a soft neutral like Aesthetic White can come in DARN HANDY.

Aesthetic White is an off-white beige. However, rather than being a traditionally warm beige, it’s like it’s been gently dipped in GRAY.

You might not see this wink of gray, as compared to most previous colours, it will look warmer. HOWEVER, as far as beige/tan paint colours go it’s pretty darn muted.

Paint Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

SIMILAR COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH AESTHETIC WHITE

Because you should NEVER pick a paint colour without comparing it to others.

7. SHERWIN WILLIAMS MODERATE WHITE 6140

While Moderate White isn’t one of the TRENDY choices, when a home calls for off-white cabinets, it’s often on the hit list.

Why isn’t Moderate White as popular?

The more popular off-white cabinet colours are in the warm gray, greige, taupe and tan families. Moderate White is a beige, so it has an ORANGE undertone. But holy heck does it suit a lot of interior finishes!

And because I rely 100% on photos from my E-design clients, I don’t have photos of this bad boy on cabinets. But seriously, check it out; it could work for YOU!

SIMILAR COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH MODERATE WHITE

If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again…

Between colours, there will ALWAYS be shifts in LRV, undertones or temperature (or all three). It’s about COMPARING colours to see which of these key features best suit your interior finishes!

Paint Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Moderate White

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS EGRET WHITE 7570

With trends leaning warmer – not just on cabinets, but on walls as well, I see Egret White being a pretty big hit all around. And while it can be slightly warm for some of the popular quartz countertops, it could be PERFECT for yours!

Like Moderate White, I don’t have a sample of it in action on cabinets, but here it is as a sample (far right)…

This is a kitchen that DOESN’T want white cabinets! 

Egret White is a bit darker than Classic Gray, but has a similar approach, being a warm gray/taupe that can lean warmer on cabinets than expected.

SIMILAR COLOURS TO COMPARE WITH EGRET WHITE

There are some GORGEOUS options to compare with Egret White, all having their own take on depth, warmth and undertones.

Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Egret White

Get your PEEL & STICK sample HERE

And lastly, let’s talk about Benjamin Moore’s Creamy White.

BENJAMIN MOORE CREAMY WHITE AS A CABINET PAINT COLOUR

I have nothing against Creamy White; she’s a lovely gal and is used with GREAT success in the kitchen of Studio McGee. But just as with ANY paint colour, this doesn’t mean she’ll work in your home.

Creamy White is warmer than all of the above options with more saturation (chroma/colour). It’s still neutral, but has more meat on its bones…very creamy bones (a slight flashback to the early 2000s in the wrong space). And it can look gorgeous, I get it, but here are only TWO situations where I would consider Creamy White…

  1. You’re doing pretty much EXACTLY what Shea has done. Unless you CAREFULLY COORDINATE, as Shea did, you could get some seriously clashing undertones.
  2. Your finishes specifically match Creamy White. MATCHING is different from coordinating. Shae coordinated warm/cool, which takes some serious skill. What I’m talking about is you having finishes that have Creamy White actually IN them to connect with.

Personally, I wouldn’t do Creamy White and have YET to consider it for my clients. But hey, you do you, boo. I’m just here to give you the best advice I’ve got to get you on the right path! If I were to choose a colour that politely winks at cream, I’d look at Benjamin Moore Natural Cream for a SUPER muted approach.

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Kitchens of different colors in the interior - designers' advice on choosing colors for the kitchen and 95 photos

The choice of color for the kitchen set depends on how you would like to see the kitchen after all the work is completed. It can be calm or tonic, effective or calming, bright or gentle. Consider in this article the basic rules and advice from designers on choosing colors for the kitchen.

Designer tips on how to choose the right kitchen color and what to watch out for:

* Do not use more than two colors in one kitchen set.

* If the kitchen set is designed in two colors, then the color of the upper cabinets should be lighter in tone than the lower cabinets.

* A monochromatic kitchen looks better when it is made of colors ranging from light beige to dark brown, pleasant, calm and not too flashy. A plain kitchen looks good if the kitchen space is not large.

* Only one color should be the dominant color in the headset if the headset is made in different colors. nine0003

* Different colors of the kitchen unit must be combined with each other.

The starting point in the design of the interior of the kitchen should be furniture.

If you are planning to buy brightly colored furniture, it is advisable to make walls in calm, neutral colors.

And vice versa, a monochromatic and not bright kitchen set requires more catchy, contrasting walls and surrounding decor.

The following color combinations are popular in one set: black and white, black and pink, black and red, black and orange, red and gray, red and white, yellow and blue, beige and gray, green and light yellow, dark brown and light brown, brown and beige, orange and dark brown, lilac/purple and yellow, burgundy and light pink, green and brown.

* In a small kitchen space, you do not need to use dark saturated colors.

Remember that a light color visually enlarges the space. nine0003

* A room with a large area will become more comfortable if the light suite is supplemented, "diluted" with bright accents.

* Too dark a kitchen set, even in a large kitchen, can create a gloomy atmosphere.

* The colors of nature are best suited to the color of kitchen furniture.

The best color combinations in one kitchen set:

- White - goes well with almost all colors. Best with blue, red and black; nine0060
- Beige - matches blue, brown, gray and white;
- Gray is a neutral color that can be used as a base color. Pairs well with beige/cream, pink, red, purple, brown, blue;
- Pink - brown, white, olive, gray, turquoise matches this color;
- Red - ideally combined with yellow, white, green, blue and black, combination with gray is also possible; nine0060
- Brown - with bright blue, cream, pink, green, beige, light brown;
- Orange - with blue, blue, lilac, violet, green;
- Yellow - with blue, lilac, light blue, gray, black, lilac;
- Green - goes well with golden brown, yellow, black, light beige;
- Blue - to red, gray, orange, pink, white, yellow;
- Blue - to purple, green, yellow, orange, red;
- Lilac - to yellow, green, brown, beige;
- Black is a universal elegant color. Looks good with all colors. Best combined with orange, pink, green, white, red, yellow.






Color plays a huge role in a person's life, it affects well-being, mood, performance, relationships. The kitchen is an important part of our home, we spend a lot of time there, so choosing the color of the walls for this room should be taken seriously. nine0140

Basic rules for choosing wall colors for the kitchen:

  • A large pattern visually reduces the size of the room.
  • A small pattern, on the other hand, makes the room appear larger than it really is.
  • Geometric patterns on the walls of the kitchen in the form of intersecting stripes, like the ornament on Scottish kilts, create the illusion of a continuous space.
  • Vertical pattern "raises" the ceilings, visually "increasing" the height of the room. nine0201
  • The horizontal pattern and horizontal stripes on the walls expand the kitchen while reducing its height.
  • Diagonal lines on the walls bring dynamism to the kitchen interior, creating the illusion of movement.
  • Textured wallpapers look very extraordinary. By endowing the surface of the walls with new qualities, they are able to create an additional dimension in the room. Thanks to the play of shadows and partial shadows, curious color nuances and unexpected alternations of textures, you can get a lot of interesting effects. nine0201
  • When choosing the color of your kitchen, keep your own tastes and preferences in mind.
  • Undoubtedly, the kitchen set must be in harmony in color with other design solutions of the room: ceiling, walls, floor. However, first of all, its color should cause you only positive emotions. Psychologists do not get tired of repeating that the coloring of the things around us directly affects the character, mood, well-being and even performance.

Each person has an individual approach to the choice of color, so you should figure out what will be relevant for the kitchen, and what can hardly be called the right decision. nine0003

Let's take a closer look at the main color options:

Red - This color is considered one of the most intense, bright, impressive and eye-catching. However, do not forget that it can not only arouse appetite, but also inappropriately increase blood pressure. Psychologists say that such a solution for the kitchen is preferable for people who are strong-willed, self-confident and able to always keep any situation under control. Psychologists have come to the conclusion that bright red furniture should not be installed by those who regularly diet, wanting to lose weight. nine0003

Pink - This shade of red can have different effects on a person - it all depends on the saturation. However, he is not so aggressive, but, on the contrary, carries a tendency to calm and tranquility. Pastel shades of pink are able to improve mood, give a feeling of lightness and tenderness, but crimson ones - awaken appetite, increase tone, excite, make people more emotional. nine0003

Orange - If the lady of the house chooses this color for her kitchen furniture, she will always win. The fact is that it is orange shades that moderately increase appetite, and communication in such a bright environment is always relaxed and easy. This is one of the reasons why such tones are chosen in many modern cafes and restaurants. They are considered the key to movement, dynamics and communication. Who should choose such a solution? First of all, those people who are used to quick snacks are active and purposeful. nine0003

Yellow - A yellow kitchen will be filled with light, warmth, comfort and boundless good mood all year round. This choice is most often inclined to cheerful and loving people who love to start their day with beauty. Even in cloudy weather, when it is autumn or winter outside, it will always be sunny and clear in a yellow kitchen. Experts say that this color awakens the "muse" in creative people, and also contributes to the manifestation of imagination, prompts a desire to experiment, including in culinary business. A variety of shades allows you to choose the best one, but it should be borne in mind that too bright contributes to anxiety, and dim - a breakdown. nine0003

Green - Green has long been considered the most pleasant color to perceive. It evokes a feeling of calmness, and the interior in such colors gives people comfort and a sense of security. In addition, it is a symbol of growth, life, development, relaxes, protects from stress, nervous overload. Choosing a green kitchen is for those people who do a lot of work, read, work, and also regularly experience psychological or physical stress. In addition, scientists have found that this coloring is able to reduce pain in the abdominal cavity, harmonizes the general condition of the body. nine0003

Blue - A blue kitchen is sure to give its owners a sense of calm. It is natural that such an environment will evoke associations with relaxation, sea, sky, water. Well, how can you not relax here? Paradoxically, scientists have found that the popularity of blue shades increases at times when a country or the world as a whole is experiencing crises, including economic ones. It's easy enough to explain. It is the heavenly colors that are a sign of security, trust and even devotion. If there are those in the house who want to say goodbye to excess weight forever, then it is worth acquiring a kitchen in a bright blue color, since, unlike red, it perfectly fights hunger, dulling it. nine0003

Violet/Lilac - Violet kitchen is always a bit of a daring option, which always reeks of brightness. Many are inclined to this choice, knowing about some mystical properties of such shades - to attract wealth, strength and power. Nevertheless, it is the purple color that is considered an expression of sensuality, subtlety. To make such a kitchen look luxurious and stylish, you should pay attention to the right combination of shades and accessories. Calm tones, in turn, will create a unique romantic atmosphere in this corner of the house, where it will be pleasant not only to cook and eat, but also to receive guests with a cup of fragrant tea. nine0003

Brown - In most apartments today you can find kitchens in brown made of wood or "under it". This is not surprising, because such a color gives a feeling of confidence, stability, trust, comfort. In addition, it is considered the most neutral, since, in most cases, it does not affect the general well-being or mood. It is worth noting that brown is one of the most combinable colors, as most of the others are combined with it. nine0003

Black - A kitchen in black is, as they say, an amateur. The fact is that many modern people are prone to prejudice and consider this color to be mournful, mystical, dark. However, designers prove the opposite and, with a skillful combination of accessories, turn the black kitchen into a stylish and presentable room, which, in addition to everything, looks spectacular and harmonious. This is a classic that will remain relevant and in demand at any time. Most often, black is combined with white, red and orange. nine0003

White

The indisputable advantage of such a kitchen is the visual expansion of space. Also, this color is able to soften combinations of any, the brightest shades. It is known that it is completely impractical, but it always looks stylish, spectacular, expensive. However, do not get too carried away, as the abundance of white can cause eye strain and even headaches.

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6 painting steps and instructions

Kitchen cabinets are not always worth replacing, sometimes they are worth painting. Renovation of kitchen furniture is now an extremely fashionable trend. Beautiful facades often have great potential that can be highlighted with the right paint. Before deciding to completely get rid of the old kitchen decor, take a brush or roller. It may turn out that painting furniture white will be the bull's-eye!


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Replacing or painting kitchen furniture, what to do?

DIY is one of the fastest growing trends. Repairing old kitchen furniture, or rather painting it, which has already survived its best years, is a positive trend dating back to the good times when do-it-yourself was appreciated and individual appliances were respected. Better to repair than throw away, freshen up instead of replaced, right? Moreover, we will always have time to buy a new one, if there would be, as they say, money. And the easiest and most effective way to give the kitchen a neat look is to paint it with quality paint. Here's how to do it competently, we will discuss in this article step by step, in 6 simple steps. nine0003

Kitchen furniture wears out the fastest. High intensity of use, exposure to grease, stains, exposure to water vapor and, finally, the risk of damage means that after a few years we can notice more or less serious scratches or abrasions on the fronts of drawers and cabinets. On the other hand, such minor flaws do not necessarily mean that they need to be replaced. Kitchen paint is often a much better (and certainly cheaper!) way to replace it. It is enough to apply several layers, replace the handles or the countertop, to change a lot in the design of the kitchen. nine0003 If you decide to repaint the kitchen set and decide what color it will be, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the textiles on the windows and the upholstery of upholstered furniture

What paint to choose for painting kitchen furniture

Of course, our mission has a chance of success if we focus on a quality product. Many people who start their adventure with do-it-yourself furniture repairs - kitchens and other areas - are in doubt about which product is being used. Do I need paint for veneered furniture or is it standard wood furniture paint? There is no single answer. nine0003

The manufacturer's recommendations and the product data sheet, which describes the applications, are of key importance. Usually, painting kitchen furniture made of MDF board, as well as veneered or even wooden furniture, requires us to purchase one product.

These are mainly acrylic paints, universal, resistant to a number of factors, including exposure to solar radiation or cleaning. Manufacturers often produce special paints for painting wooden furniture, which allow you to achieve the perfect visual effect and effectively protect the surface. nine0003 Applying enamel with a brush or roller is difficult. For painting kitchen facades with your own hands, it is better to choose auto enamel. It is available in pressurized cans to achieve an even coat without the hassle.

Features of kitchen paints

To paint kitchen cabinets well, you need to take into account the nature of the composition, water resistance, degree of coverage, and, of course, color. In fact, the choice is not so great:

  • Oily - they are called so because the solvent for them is not aqueous solutions, but oily ones. nine0016 This option is remarkably resistant to the action of moisture and steam, perfectly tolerates temperature changes. However, the structure of the paint is viscous, it is difficult to apply it. To repaint the facade well - without streaks, bumps and light spots, you need a lot of experience. In addition, oil formulations dry for a long time, and drying is accompanied by a heavy unpleasant odor.
  • Acrylic paints. They use water as a solvent, so they are completely safe and hygienic. For the kitchen, it is necessary to choose waterproof acrylic compositions, otherwise the painted set will quickly lose its appearance. The composition lays down very easily and evenly, so painting the facade of the kitchen with your own hands is quite simple. In fact, waterproof paint is also washed off with each wash. However, this does not happen so quickly: visible abrasion is observed no earlier than after 500 cleanings
  • Alkyd enamels - paints based on organic solvents. For the kitchen, this option is considered the best, as it has excellent hiding power; safe, dries quickly and easily and does not wash off. The coloring layer is resistant to steam and condensate, does not absorb dyes and soot and is insensitive to temperature. All its advantages can be observed in finished kitchens made of MDF with enamel coating.
  • Repair paints (e.g. repair paint V33) . This is a special range of products for the repair of kitchen furniture and other surfaces (including ceramic tiles or even household appliances - depending on the type). They are easy to apply and provide a durable and very attractive surface.

Aerosol paint

The most convenient option for painting the facade of the kitchen at home is aerosol paint in cans, for example, acrylic or car enamel due to its heat and moisture resistance. nine0016 Acrylic spray paint is durable, damage resistant and available in many shades.

Aerosol car enamel provides the greatest strength, visually looks smoother, perfectly tolerates heat and temperature changes

Aerosol paint in cans is used in a variety of areas, including it is applicable in household and repair work for painting furniture. Low cost, ease of spraying and the ability to create a perfectly even coating make you choose this particular paint and varnish material and make it indispensable for repair and decoration. nine0003

Of course, spray painting will be more accurate. Here we must remember that during operation, part of the material will be sprayed to the sides. Therefore, it is necessary to cover everything around with a film so that the paint does not get. For a more saturated color, you can paint again after the first layer has completely dried.

Important! Before starting work, we protect all surfaces that we are not going to repair and paint, such as countertops, as well as walls and floors, it is advisable to cover them with masking film and stick with masking tape

A perfectly glossy finish can be achieved by applying several coats of lacquer with intermediate polishing after each coat dries

Video - How to update an old kitchen

Choosing a paint color

Kitchen cabinets can be painted in one color or several, which is becoming very popular , it is important that the color scheme is in harmony with the overall interior. It will be easy for those who have taste, but for beginners in this business it will be a little difficult.

Consider the following options:

  • Neutral solution . This includes all varieties of beige, as well as brown, black, gray and white. Combining these colors, it is quite difficult to make a mistake, you just need to carefully combine dark tones. The most common option: the upper cabinets are light in color, the lower cabinets are dark. This combination is more suitable for classic interiors.
  • It is important to remember that it is better not to combine only dark or only light colors. nine0016 Do not forget about bright colors. So, black can be combined with red, light green, mint, pink, beige, white with blue, lilac, blue, beige with red, lilac with cappuccino color, burgundy with cream, white, wood color, etc. Two bright or two neutral colors is an interesting option, here you should rely on your taste. The theme of vegetables and fruits will look no less interesting.
  • If you want to have an original interior, combine contrasting colors - yellow with lilac, orange with blue, blue with red or pink. For a more relaxed atmosphere - orange with red or yellow, green with yellow or blue with green.
  • To date, the use of several colors at the same time has become widespread. For example, a colorful detail can “dilute” two calm shades. You can use a different color for each individual facade - your kitchen will be in retro style.

See examples in the photo below:

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Color solutions for the interior of the kitchen: Description and best design examples

How to paint kitchen darnetor: Repair at 6 stages: Repair at 6 stages

Painting kitchen cabinets is often a much better solution than buying a low quality, inexpensive new kit, especially if the furniture is still functional and easy to use. nine0015 A universal, well-known and applicable principle in many areas, which can be applied to the repair of kitchen furniture: the most important thing is preparation. The final effect will depend on how accurately we prepare the equipment for further work.

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Defect detection and minor repairs

The first thing to consider is the furniture. We will check the condition of cases, facades, skirting boards, shelves, cabinets and drawers, we will check how serious the damage, scratches and cracks are. It is possible that they can be supplemented with a special mass (for example, with wood defects) or sanded with sandpaper. By the way, let's think about adjusting and profiling (and in some cases replacing) fittings, hinges and guides. nine0003

2. Preparation of surfaces for painting: matting

Of course, only a change in color will allow us to make a diametrical metamorphosis of kitchen furniture. To achieve a beautiful (and durable!) effect, let's first prepare the furniture for painting. To do this, we will disassemble the handles and handles, which will allow us to accurately perform the work. It will not always be necessary to disassemble cabinet doors. We can do this to facilitate repair work.

It turns out that the repair of kitchen furniture from different materials is basically very similar. The basis here is matting the surface, that is, rubbing with sandpaper and at the same time grinding all the bumps and reducing scratches. Why is it so important? If the surface is not rough, the new paintwork will not provide adequate adhesion. As a result, after a while, it will begin to flake off. nine0003

First we mat the furniture with coarse-grained sandpaper, then we smooth the surface and get rid of burrs with fine-grained paper. Such procedures will ensure perfect adhesion of the paint to the furniture.

Want to achieve the most even and durable finish? Then it is worth sanding the surfaces after each coat of primer, paint and varnish (except for top coats)

A sander will greatly facilitate manual work

You can also use nail polish removers. To remove the PVC film, you will need a building hair dryer. With it, it is necessary to heat the film from the front side and carefully remove it from the facade. nine0015 Please note that during the work a rather pungent odor will be released, so it is advisable to choose a non-residential premises for this procedure.

In addition, we prepare both veneered and wooden furniture for further work. In the case of veneers, first check their condition. If they stick out and start to come off, let's tear them off the facades. We remove all chipped paint and its peeling fragments from the surface of wooden furniture - if the furniture was previously painted. nine0003 Finally, remove the dust generated during operation with a vacuum cleaner, and then wipe the furniture with a damp cloth and detergent. Let's try to remove the grease that could affect the adhesion of the paint layer to the furniture

3. Primer

The primer for plastic and wood differs in composition, so before you update the facade of the kitchen, consult with the sales assistant in choosing the right product. The quality of the primer determines how well the painting will happen. The substance must be applied in 2 thin layers. nine0003 Before applying the compound, arrange the parts so that you are comfortable.

After each application, it is recommended to wait until completely dry, and then treat the primed surfaces with sandpaper to even out the coating and enhance paint adhesion. After that, leave the product for a day.

4. The process of painting the set

We start painting veneered, plank or wooden furniture as soon as it is completely dry. We will need a small brush, a large brush, a narrow and wide roller - the size of the tools must be adapted to the specifics, furniture design, length and type of bristles and paint. nine0003

In the product data sheet, because each paint may have different requirements. The manufacturer's recommendations should also be followed when it comes to painting conditions, the number of coats or the time interval between one coat and another.

In order to paint the facade of the kitchen with high quality yourself, to avoid streaks and any other marks, it is recommended not to take too much paint on a brush and roller, to drive over the surface with smooth, even movements

We start painting kitchen appliances from their hard-to-reach places, corners, corners and details. For this, a small brush is useful, thanks to which we can accurately cover the cavities or milling with paint. nine0003

Then we move on to painting large surfaces - use a larger brush or roller. We paint fragment by fragment, first with a brush, and then with a roller, covering the next parts of the furniture with paint.

Tip! The brush for painting the facade of the kitchen at home should be new. With it, it is easy to paint recesses, joints, corners, small details, in general, all those hard-to-reach places where it will be difficult or impossible to reach with a roller. For even application of paint, purchase a roller on foam rubber, and a special paint tray will make the work more convenient and will not absorb a lot of paint material into a brush or roller

5. Replacing the decor of the front of the kitchen set or getting rid of unnecessary elements

A brilliant trick that allows you to visually refresh the look of old kitchen furniture is to remove the front trim. In addition, think about replacing the legs (those covered with an overlay usually do not look very designer). These two simple steps will allow you to optically shift the center of gravity: the floor will become more visible, and the body will become lighter, thinner and less massive.

If you want an original kitchen set, use decoupage

Decoupage cards or napkins with a pattern are used here, you can take various pictures cut out from magazines, print some picture on a printer. We place the images on the facades, glue them on PVA, leave them to dry completely. At the end, we cover with a transparent varnish in several layers.

Even an inexperienced painter can decorate boring facades of a headset or hide local damages (scratches, chips, stains, etc.) with decoupage drawings
Additional decorative processing

Additional materials help create unusual effects on the surface, no matter the color scheme:

  • Stencil or tulle allow you to create lace patterns.
  • Gleezal will be needed to create embossed patterns.
  • Masking tape and stencil are used when there are two or more shades when finishing.
  • With a thin brush, it is more convenient to display gold and silver patterns. This should be done after the varnish layer dries. nine0201
  • With the help of an airbrush, artistic painting is carried out according to sketches.
  • Cling wrap is a technique used to create marble surfaces. At such moments, the products simply glisten, while drawing veins and highlighting the relief texture.
  • With a simple comb, it is easy to draw a relief graceful structure.
  • Unique rustic facades are created by applying a rough canvas or mesh to the surface.
  • Embossing - this technology is applicable using bubble wrap. The surface will look like alligator skin when painted. nine0201

The main thing is a competent approach, and a simple painting will give new life to an old set

Painting kitchen furniture with your own hands is a difficult process, but it involves the use of a creative approach. You will have to spend a lot of time, but the result will pleasantly surprise not only the owners, but also the guests who will visit you. There are no restrictions on the options used, everyone finds the closest option. It remains only to select the appropriate materials. nine0003 Some frame hinged doors (except for painting) are additionally transformed by replacing the inside with glass. Thanks to this, a stylistic renewal is achieved.

6. Replacement of accessories

Details, little things, small elements can make a significant, even diametrical change in the appearance of kitchen furniture. When planning a comprehensive kitchen renovation, do not forget about replacing handles. Thanks to this, it is much easier to achieve a given interior style. There are rustic and modern, industrial and classic pens in every store, just pick the ones you like best. Believe me, if the accessories are not rare and there is nothing valuable in their design, you should not bother with their repair. nine0003

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How to choose high-quality fittings for kitchen furniture

Video-painting of kitchen facades MDF

photos of furniture

The following are the following kitchens painting. Pay attention to how updated and bright the kitchen furniture has become, and how the interior of the kitchen has changed.


To summarize

How to repair and paint kitchen furniture, so that the result does not disappoint? First evaluate the range of damage and work required, then select the best paint product.

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