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Need help! Paint colour and ideas for large kitchen wall.

9 years ago

Hi. Our kitchen has high walls and a vaulted ceiling with one large plain wall. Want to know what colour to paint the kitchen and design ideas on what to do with large wall. Also any ideas for the space above the kitchen units? Willing to do some DIY and don't want to spend too much money.

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maria686
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8 years ago

After pic. Thanks for the advice Minnie!

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Jaimie K Designs Ltd
9 years ago
Hi Maria,great looking kitchen, I see artwork on the wall which is strongly based on blue and sits well in the room. Paint colour maybe have a look at Valspar ( b and Q)seersucker suit it borders on a blue grey so it wont work against the pictures but off set them and looks lovely with oak or blue sprite which is a tad bluer. Add a couple of touches of blue maybe seat cushions on the chairs but you don't need a lot. Above the wall units I would add fake plants, one above each unit so it is simple and not crowded, if you go with blue a shade of blue ceramic. hope that helps as a start. kr jaimie k
minnie101
9 years ago
Hi Maria. It's a lovely kitchen and I must admit I like the white so would probably change the accessories. I would add a huge sunburst clock or mirror above the cabinets (can't work out if it's a clock or mirror above the fire). Add a statement light over the table. Try a coloured splashback behind the cabinets. Add some coloured stools. I would say paint the kitchen chairs but I can see they are good quality! If you do want to paint then either blues, violets or even a very soft grey if you add some coloured accesories. Do make sure the colour blends with the lounge though as you can obviously see through.
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maria686
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks Jaimie and Minnie for your suggestions some great ideas. Yes that's a clock over the fireplace so maybe a mirror over the units. I am leaning towards a light grey. I'm happy to change the artwork on the wall, any suggestions? Wall looks too big and bare at the moment. Thanks again!
Matthew Decorator
9 years ago
Try Dulux alpine which is s green or alternatively a bright red or orange
minnie101
9 years ago
That's a difficult one as art is so personal! I really love the vintage travel ones that are around at the moment, maybe find ones that are personal to you. I also love Caroline walkers cows but they wouldnt go in my house. It looks as if you have a fantastic view so maybe try ones that are nature inspired or something abstract. Good luck!
minnie101
9 years ago
Just a thought but you could try hanging the art on wires as the Victorians did and some art galleries do. It would make much more of a feature of the wall and art and really look quite contemporary (similar to those round mirrors with leather straps that have been around a while)
minnie101
8 years ago
Wow, I love it! It looks great! I take it you are pleased?!
maria686
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes very pleased. Hanging the art like that is a great idea really makes a difference and so inexpensive!
minnie101
8 years ago
It does and now you have something which looks unique! Love the colours too!

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