Once upon a time, I loved my yellow and red toile. I loved it so much that I carried those colors through most of the rooms in my house. I’m kind of “over” the toile now and ready for a change.
The kitchen has been a work in progress. We stripped, sanded, stained, and varathaned the orangey-oak cabinets. They are now a darker brown color.
The walls are getting a new coat of paint. We are thinking a light taupe color would work well. We don’t want to go too dark and close in the kitchen. The kitchen color will also run through the downstairs hallway. The color has to be just right since it will be in the bulk of the house. I’m thankful that Lowe’s sells sample sizes. One was too dark and the other was too gray.
I think I finally found a good color, but I’m going to have them lighten it a little.
I have my eye on these fabrics for valances, pillows, or table linens. I can’t wait to get started!
Happy decorating!
The Comments
Nanna
I love the new colors! but then I love reds! lol happy decorating!
Helen
CAS
The cabinets look beautiful, and I really like the new fabrics you are looking at. Good luck on your projects, but hurry up so we can see!
CAS
Sarah
I am on Team Toile but of course, anything you choose looks great. 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Bonnie
Love your new color choices. Red is my favorite color. The cabinets look great. Can't wait to see the final pictures.
Angie
Can't wait to see what you do with those great fabrics!
Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas
This is going to look great! LOVE the fabrics! Especially the check!
Lou Cinda
~Heather
Are you going with the same style of valance?
Anonymous
Very pretty, I'm a red and taupe person. your cabinets are soooo pretty!! I love all your taste.
Anonymous
Can you post a tutorial on how you re-finished the cabinets? I too have orange cabinets.
I have the perfect color of paint for you to go with that red. It's by Benjamin Moore – I discovered it through the Pottery Barn catalog several years ago and most of my home is this color now. It's called Shaker Beige 🙂