Behold: inspiration for our kitchen. Blue, white, and a dash of gold hardware for good measure.
Here's what the room currently looks like. We plan on painting the cabinets white.
Yes. It's true. I'm going dark blue in my lil' ole' kitchen. I know it goes against every rule of small spaces - dark colors make them feel smaller, light colors open them up. Don't care, I'm doin it!
Thanks to
Farrow and Ball, we'll be using their color
Drawing Room Blue, as seen in the three photos above. I love the richness of this blue. It's not too black and not too purple. But juuuuust right.
Definitely want to add this nautical delight to the mix. It's the
Dash and Albert navy striped rug from Layla Grayce.
And we'll be on our way...
Most pathetic Photoshop rendering ever. But you get the idea!
Thoughts, questions, concerns?!
I think it's silly when people say you shouldn't paint a dark room a dark color. I think embracing the darkness makes for a cozy room.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to paint my lower kitchen cabinets a dark blue but my counters are black. I don't think it would look right. And I can't afford to replace my counters.
I love the coziness of dark rooms--and dark blue walls are my absolute favorite! Can't wait to see how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteStill waiting on a response from my landlord about painting my bedroom dark blue. I think he's freaking out a little about dark walls...
I"m kind of in love with this idea and can't wait to see it all come together ... good luck!
ReplyDeleteLove the color from Farrow and Ball. Kitchen seems bright with plenty of natural light. It will look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe did Sherwin Williams "Bosporous" blue in our kitchen (with white painted cabinets) and I love it still. Even though your color is very saturated it looks like you get some good natural light in your new kitchen and painting out the cabinets will make a huge difference in bouncing the light around. Enjoy! CT
ReplyDeleteblue rooms! i LOVE dark walls...obviously.
ReplyDeletexox emily
www.once in a blue room.com
i love it! i am really excited to see it finished! dark blue and white are my favorite. i might need to use that color in my next place.
ReplyDeleteI say go for the blue. In that space, a rich velvety blue would look fantastic. Can't wait to see how it all shapes up.
ReplyDeleteI love all the changes you're making to the apartment! I'm a little shocked that your landlord is OK with all of the changes! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue kitchen! (Blue & white is great overall, stays classic.) Can't wait to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteLoving the photoshop rendering of what it will look like done. The blue and white are perfection.
ReplyDeleteGood choices.
love it! I just painted my two side tables blue! I was hoping for a bit darker, but they make quite the statement in my bedroom!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the final product :)
I love navy blue walls so much. I think the white cabinets will balance out the dark walls and it will end up looking amazing. Can't wait to see the end results!
ReplyDeleteI think it could work out really well, especially with all that natural light. The white cabinets will help, too! I love the idea!
ReplyDeleteAs a renter, would you mind doing a post about how to work with your landlord to negotiate painting--especially cupboards? I've been wanting to paint my place for such a long time.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Can't wait to see how it's going to come out. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletePaint it!
Do it!
Show us!
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