The end of summer marks the ceasing of hours of fun and games by children and in many homes the beginning of a nightmare game called Kitchen Catch-up. The rules are to call everyone you know who has had anything from a doghouse to a roof or a kitchen remodeled and ask them ninety-nine questions. Then call the Better Business Bureau and ask them ninety-nine more questions, have a two-month migraine, and decide on which contractor by the end of the year. Or if your lucky, maybe your kitchen will be finished in time for Christmas dinner.
How does this scenario sound: Instead of having to replace the floor, hire a plumber to reinstall the sink, repair and paint walls damaged in ripping out cabinets — you could deal with a trained qualified company of professionals who have a better way.
Choose cabinet refacing instead of replacing your cabinets and have your new kitchen cabinets finished within 3 to 5 days! That’s right, that is all it takes. Select from many styles in oak, cherry, maple and other wood spices, laminate and thermo-foil door styles.
Choose from a selection of finishes to perfectly match your taste, decor, and pocketbook. Several styles include the glass doors that can be changed to “update” as often as you would like. They can be changed to match your mood, the nationality of food you’re eating, holidays or just family fun.
Refacing your cabinets adds an investment value of up to 145% compared to 95% added value of a kitchen replacement. Instead of paying the average $6,000 – $18,000 for factory made stock cabinets or the upwardly spiraling cost for custom cabinetry of $18,000 – $30,000, depending on the size of your kitchen, choice of materials, and the contractor you select. You could save money by refacing which averages from $3,000 – $8,000 depending on the size of your kitchen.
Custom-made cabinets take 7 to 10 weeks to make and deliver. Installation takes another 3 weeks minimum for custom or stock remodeling. With cabinet refacing, you’re back in your kitchen cooking-up the bacon in 3 to 5 days average. The process to success is fast, smooth and easy.
The cabinet bases and shelves are inspected to be sure they are reface-able, most are. Lighter kitchens seem brighter, bigger and also lighter cabinets can handle rich hues in countertops. The National Association of Home Builders reports: Kitchens are the most popular room for residential remodeling and repair projects. Last year’s national average cost was $9,700. Collectively, residential remodelÂing tallied over $120 billion last year, based on statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Cabinet refacing is becoming the buzz-word in kitchen cabinet remodeling to add comfort and value. Kitchens today are the central gathering place in the home.
Tony Bargas
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/new-kitchen-cabinets-in-3-to-5-days-95667.html
What color paint are people using these days for the kitchen walls. I have oak cabinets.?
It’s really hard to choose a color when you have oak cabinets please help thank you everyone!!!
I would say if they are light oak cabinets that you should stick to neutral shades of tans. Maybe even a nice butter color or a faint lime if you absolutely need color.
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We have oak cabinates also and I have a color called strawberry malt by bear on my walls. Its a really soft beigey pink color it isnt really bright either. I would suggest if you dont know what color to paint getting some of the paint cards from the store and putting them up to the cabinates to see how they look. Also go with a color that makes you happy.
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I have seen every imaginable color…. Try to tie it into the other colors you are using or the accessories..(cuisunart, toaster, blender, etc). If you have a colored frig or stove maybe pick a lighter shade picking up those colors… Geometrics or a splash of tile above the counters is also a great way to show some color. Curtains and blinds too.
remember if you use a bright color such as red as an example, you will tire of it soon… Warm colors are always nice though. What ever you do make sure you don’t use yellow… They wash out the oak and make it look a bit sickly.
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The darker the wood the lighter you should go to bring out the cabinets and the rest of your kitchen. I think a pale yellow color would look prefect with your dark oak cabinets. Yellow would not only make it look better, it would also make your kitchen more cozy and warm. For example: If you had those dark cabinets and then you used a dark paint color, like brown, your kitchen would look bland and have no warmth. But with a lighter color, you can bring out the color of the cabinets and create warmth.
Good Luck and have fun! :0)
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Do a light beige color, like "polar bear" by sherwin williams:
http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_visualizer/index.jsp
It’s simple, not too trendy that will go out of style next year, and it will match any accessories that you already have (towles, coffee maker, curtains, etc).
Check out some of these kitchen makeovers that HGTV did with the same color scheme:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5764310_02,00.html
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5748127_02,00.html
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5717507_02,00.html
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_kitchen/article/0,1793,HGTV_3375_5709953_02,00.html
And ya know, you can always paint your cabinets, too.
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My sister painted her kitchen a nice warm, terra cotta-ish orange. She has cabinets that are light oak coloured. It looks fantastic but that said, it suits her apartment since it’s in Montreal – it’s from the turn of the century and is pretty artsy. It’s such a warm colour that you want to spend hours sitting around the table with friends and family! I was there when she was picking the colour – and it was somewhat difficult because you need to get just the right shade that will go with the cabinets, and something that works with the lighting. I am going to do something similar in my kitchen (from the 50s) but unfortunately the shade she used isn’t quite right in my kitchen.
A great site to check out is BEHR.com. You can play with colours on sample kitchens – or even upload a picture of your kitchen into the site and change around colours. It costs money though, so I haven’t done it…
cheers!
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a lot of people are using different hues of red in their kitchens today
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What color are your dishes?
What color are your counter tops?
Do you have art you would like in the room?
Pick your color from something else in your room.
Don’t let anyone convince you to paint in a color that you are unsure of. Get lots samples from the local hardware store & tape them to the wall to see what you like. The colors will look different under your lighting. If you like it, try it. Remember it is only paint & if you hate it, it isn’t that expensive to re paint.
I heard a designer say he went into peoples closets to see what colors they liked & designed rooms based on what he saw.
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you have solid oak cabinets and want to paint over them shame on you that tree died to hang on your wall and you just want to bury it thats about as lame as burying a fur coat
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try a neutral brown
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