Paint can be less forgiving than stain. Here's advice on opaque finishes for cabinets. December 27, 2008
Roy Berendsohn has worked for more than 25 years at Popular Mechanics, where he has written on carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, lawn care, chainsaw use, and outdoor power equipment. When he’s not working on his own house, he volunteers...
White kitchens aren't going anywhere—and for good reason: They're classic, clean, and bright. But we'd be lying if we said we weren't thrilled when colorful kitchen cabinets burst onto the scene, starting with vibrant islands, then spreading to lower cabinets, and now taking over kitchens...
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Persimmon is the 2024 color of the year for Sherwin Williams’ HGTV paint line. This is a warm, earthy color that looks like the color of clay pots with a little bit of orange from a tangerine. It works especially well in kitchens, living rooms and dining rooms where you want its warmt...
With its green undertones, Urbane Bronze will appear as a dark charcoal greige in most lighting conditions. This trending interior paint color looks great on cabinets as well. Think kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms and even mudrooms. “Rooted in nature, this brownish gray evokes a down-to-ea...
For kitchens, eggshell or satin are popular finish choices for walls. For cabinets consider semi-gloss or high gloss for the most durable finish (and a gorgeous glow). 11. Charming Cabinet Color Light French Gray kitchen cabinets! Great color, right? The paint has a bit of sheen to it to...
Kitchens Painted with Palladian Blue Although I thought Palladian Blue was a little too dark for my kitchen, I adore how it looks inHouse of Turquoise‘s kitchen! Its gray undertones make it versatile enough to tie together the wood floors, white beam ceilings, gray counters, and silver fixtur...