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When it comes to choosing kitchen cabinet colors, your options are literally endless. If your cabinets will be the first items replaced or remodeled in your kitchen, you can choose virtually any color you want, but if you need to match an already existing dcor, you will need to give it a bit more thought.
Even changing your cabinet doors will make a big difference and can change the entire look of your cabinets, making them appear brand new. This is an important consideration when you are thinking about giving the room a whole new facelift.
Think in terms of a theme. If you have designed your kitchen to match a specific look, i.e. an old fashioned kitchen, country kitchen or old world kitchen, you will want to choose colors that will complement your choices. One place to begin searching for kitchen cabinet refacing ideas is in decorating magazines. There you will be able to find your particular theme and can see what ideas are floating around out there or which ones are in frequent circulation.
Always remember the kitchen is often a focal point of a home. It is where many families spend a good portion of their time and where a lot of entertaining takes place. Choosing certain colors can make the room appear larger than it actually is while other color schemes can really give it the look of a particular era.
Consider color choices that will brighten up the room. That way you can be versatile in choosing other items. Many kitchens are full of smooth, gleaming surfaces so here color can be everything.
Gray often looks sharp for appliances blends well into the background of a sleek, modern kitchen. It can also be used as a balance or use it to go with warm earth tones. It has become popular again of late and is being used for a variety of reasons.
The browns and greens of earth tones are really taking off in many kitchens now as well. Here, darker cabinets made of natural woods are really in fashion. Consider staining your cabinets and doors a darker color to simulate this, or replace them altogether. Replace older cabinet doors with new ones and either paint or stain them to accommodate the look. This is one great way to give your kitchen a facelift and make it really stand out in appearance. It will appear both practical and fashionable and will have a more comfortable feel.
For larger kitchens, consider brighter colors. If your cabinet doors aren't in need of replacement, consider staining them to accommodate the new look. They will look brand new even if they aren't. It little paint will go a long way toward sprucing up those old cabinets, even those that aren't used very often. It's amazing what a big difference such small changes can make.
Choose cabinets made of solid woods such as oak or cherry. Both of these choices have been around for many years and for good reason. They still continue to be very popular in part because of their durability but also because of them aesthetic appeal.
