Question by LEO2007: I just bought a new home – love the floor plan but not the kitchen. Need to remodel…any ideas?
Hi,
I just bought a new home – love the floor plan but not the kitchen. The previous owners have put granite floors, stone tiles for countertop, maple cabinets and white appliances. The ganite is black with brown spots like pattern – it is similar to the photos posted in the previous discussion named “Kitchens I have designed”. The countertop is light brown with brown grout and the maple cabinets are the light colored kind. If you can imagine it – nothing goes together in the kitchen.
I am not sure if I want to change the granite floors as that extends to the family room (open plan). Currently the walls are beige and I am planning on changing that to brown (not very dark but dark). What else should I change in the kitchen to make it look look beautiful? I am looking around in the forum and see very talented and creative people here – so, I am hoping to get some opinions about this. Please do let me know. I really appreciate it!
Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by rk_king2004
Check out this guide for tips http://www.all-homeinteriordesigns.com/kitchen-design-trends.htm
What do you think? Answer below!
as a contractor and without seeing the kitchen, here are my initial thoughts,leave the floor as is is the most expensive to change out. I would consider changing the countertops to a some what lighter color and going with a solid surface like cambria or corian. also change the wall color find a complimentary shade your idea for a lighter brown is good as thet are very popular colors right now. Ithink you should also change your white appliances out for stainless steel. lastly if they dont have them already find some nice pulls for your cabinet doors and drawer fronts .they add a lot ..good luck