Boy. I thought I had a lot of honey oak in my kitchen! Our original hardware when we installed was small ceramic knobs with chamomile flowers. Several years in, we replaced the sink hardware and the knobs with brushed steel. I know new appliances aren't currently in the works, but back in my designer days (fresh out of college, lots of new construction), we always recommended white appliances (this was the days of avocado and harvest gold). White is timeless. (Tip for when you are ready to replace. Feel free to ignore).
Our walls (with similar cabinets) are a yellow-y cream color. They need repainting and I will probably go with something similar because we aren't in a position to replace countertops (flooring will have to come first). It's amazing what 20+ years can do to finishes.
I'll probably think of more as soon as I hit send!
Ann in PA
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Hey guys!
Happy New year to one and all. We’ve been so busy trying to get stuff done at the new house that I’ve not had time to even think.
Anybody here good at decorating? I have a huge kitchen full of honey oak cabinets that are in excellent condition and too costly to replace. It needs help to look updated.
We are getting new counter tops for sure, but I can’t decide what color to paint the walls that will help minimize all that honey color. I’m not thrilled with the black appliances, but they’re staying for now. Too much else to pay for—carpet, paint, etc.
Here’s the pics from the real estate listing. It’s currently lavender and plum at the bottom below the chair rail. Does nothing for the room. The border with grapes is already outta there!
The tile is in good shape but hate the black grout lines so we are having the grout redone.
This is the countertop color I’m thinking of.
And ideas are greatly appreciated!
Connie
