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Cupboard and bench top colour?

9 years ago

I want to paint the kitchen cupboard doors and bench top while I save to buy a completely new kitchen.

Any advice on colour and also the type of paint I should be using.

Thanks

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Brandi Nash Hicks
9 years ago
Annie Sloan chalk paint ,google it ,no sanding or prep work.
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Harrington Kitchens
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Annie Sloan paint is great but suggest not to use it on high traffic areas (i.e. benchtop) as it will be directly exposed to oil and heat. But personally I think it would look good if you painted the cabinets white or cream colour using Annie Sloan paint and left the benchtop the colour it is. Old White, Cream or Country Grey are three colours I would consider for the cabinets. The light coloured cabinets will brighten up the kitchen and will also look good with both the colour of the benchtop and the floor tiles. I would also suggest changing the cabinet handles, so easy and cost effective and will make such a difference. Keep us posted I definitely want to see the end result!
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emjordan32
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