Monday, February 4, 2013

Two-Tone Cabinets Reveal.



As promised, here is a little snapshot of my new two tone kitchen cabinets. I took the plunge after going back and forth for a while about whether I wanted to keep it all white or paint the base cabinets a darker shade. Once we painted the walls (Benjamin Moore Intense White), I felt as though the room felt "too white". Odd, since I am obsessed with white interiors. Somehow it just didn't feel cozy and I knew the room need some color to ground the space.

I tried dozens of color chips. First thinking a light grey, then deciding on dark. But what color? Blue grey, green gray, charcoal gray? I ended up deciding on Benjamin Moore Whale Gray. I'm happy with the choice. It's definitely charcoal gray but leans to the blue side a bit. Actually, it looks quite purple in the photos but it's not.. I swear :)




It was a bit scary when I first started painting and almost seemed garage floor-ish to me (which is the worst kind of gray in my opinion!). However, I trudged ahead and I must say, I really really like it. A lot. It makes it feel like furniture rather than kitchen cabinets, which is a look I love.



 At the same time, it's just paint. If I decide I don't like it, I can always repaint it. But for now, I'm enjoying the new look!

In case you missed it, and are curious to know what it looked like before (and pre reno!), you can read this post.

Linking up to the Paint It Party.

63 comments:

  1. OH WOW!!!!!! they look so amazing! your kitchen looks so beautiful!

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  2. Looks fantastic. So glad you saw it through. The gray is a wonderful contrast.

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  3. I love it :) WOW!!! Turned out amazingly great!

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  4. I think it looks lovely, and the drawer pulls look so wonderful with the gray.

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  5. This is gorgeous. I'm totally loving how this came out and the grey you hose is perfect. Just the best tone. I have to admit, I'm not usually a fan of the two tone look. But this is awesome and is making me change my tune. It's like this room was beging for these colors. Have you done a post on painting your cabinets. It looks so professional of a finish.

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  6. It really looks fantastic! The colours are great and the kitchen looks so fresh. Nice job!

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  7. It looks great and is a nice break from the traditional all-white kitchen (which I also love). Great color!

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  8. Oh wow I love it!!! The two tone is gorgeous!! I also really love how you mixed the silver and crystal knobs- I've been dying to do that! You did a fantastic job!

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  9. love the two tone! What a gorgeous color and such beautiful hardware.

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  10. Like it! We did two tone in our kitchen too, but I did a navy-black with white uppers instead of grey. Your kitchen looks so crisp and fresh!

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  11. Absolutely gorgeous! Love everything about your kitchen :)

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  12. looks gorgeous! I especially love the way the grey looks with your wood countertops and floors! Enjoy your "new" kitchen!!

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  13. WOW! Amazing! It's a whole new kitchen!! I really love the white uppers with the grey base. Fantastic job :)

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  14. This is SOOOOOOO gorgeous. Well done, my friend. I wish it was mine! You're going to love spending time in there.
    Abby

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  15. Looks great!! Love the way the grey grounds the space. And the white is so beautifully bright and fresh! Great transformation :)

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  16. Love it Jane! It looks so great - and your hardware is the perfect bit of sparkle!

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  17. I've been dreaming of a kitchen redo for 11 years and have always wanted white, top to bottom. You are making me second guess it. I LOVE the way yours looks. So, so pretty.

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  18. This makes me want to paint my bottom cabinets a dark gray. I love this look.

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  19. It looks amazing Jane! You are so brave :)

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  20. They look awesome!! Great choice. Love it!

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  21. This looks so great! Excellent paint colour choice!

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  22. Wow, Jane - it is absolutely fabulous!! Love your unexpected mix of hardware!

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  23. Jane, you have absolutely outdone yourself, it looks fabulous!!! Definitely 1000% the right decision to go gray on the bottom, it really does give it a more welcoming feel. It looks like it's ready for a shelter mag (c; Gorgeous!

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  24. Oh my gosh, it's PERFECT! Seriously, I don't think you could have picked a better color - it's such a great contrast, but still so classic, warm and elegant! The pulls are great too! Well done!!!

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  25. I love it! I really like the contrast of the white and grey. The hardware is great too!

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  26. JANE!!!! I'm so glad you did the two-tone. It is absolutely stunning. You must be thrilled:)

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  27. It looks great, Jane! After all that hard work you should sit back and enjoy it for a LONG time. :) Well done.

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  29. I just found your blog, and I have to say that I LOVE your kitchen. The two tone cabinets are something I would LOVE to do! My kitchen is pretty small so I'm not sure I could pull it off. Did you paint your cabinets the old fashioned way or did you use a cabinet refinishing kit? Beautiful.

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  32. Oh Jane, you nailed it! Definitely gorgeous! I can see an antique brass pendant light in your future:) Love it all.

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  33. I think your kitchen looks wonderful! Love the rich combination of the Whale Gray with the countertops and flooring + the crisp white "upper deck". Have to read the other post to see the before. I'm struggling with the decision about painting a section of my base cabinets, and I also have a shaker profile and lots of drawers like you, so this post is so helpful. Love your comment that the paint transformed the feeling of the cabinets to furniture. Maybe its in the other post, but which of the Ben Moore paint products did you use for the cabinets? Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Wow, the gray looks amazing! I love the look of the gray with the hardware and with the wood counter top and flooring. I like it so much, I think I'd love to see the upper cabinets in the gray. Beautiful job!

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  35. Wow! Looks unbelievable! I think you made a great choice.

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  36. I love them! Your kitchen is beautiful :)

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  38. I loved your kitchen before and didn't think I could love any changes as much, but I do! Looks great!

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  39. Your cabinets are gorgeous! You were super brave to take this on. I am sure you have inspired so many, including me, to get started painting already!

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  41. Oh my goodness - this is perfection! I love the gray paint you used. Definitely keeping this in mind for my kitchen island I have been wanting to paint. Love, love, love!

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  42. I am perusing kitchen inspiration and love the look you've got! I think I'm going gray on the lower cabinets and a lighter shade on the top ... but I'm not sure yet. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

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  43. Absolutely stunning!! I love the two tone. We are in the midst of a kitchen redo right now and were debating two tone cabinets. I think your inspiring pictures may just make this a choice for us. :)

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  44. Love, love, love! I have ugly red oak cabinets and need to do something like this for sure!

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  45. Love it! I am doing a kitchen revamp soon and have been trying to decide between one colour or two on the cabinets... yours look fabulous! Can't wait to check out more of your blog (I'm a décor and design loving teacher from the opposite side of Canada - Vancouver Island!).

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  46. Jane, your kitchen looks amazing! The two tone cabinets look SO GOOD, and I really like your color choice of Whale Gray. I'd love to feature this on my paint color blog. You wouldn't have to do a thing, just let me know if you're interested!

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  47. I found you via Centsational Girl. I love your cabinets-- I've been mulling over this combo for a few years now, and I think it's time to bite the bullet!

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  49. I love it!!! Your kitchen is simply stunning :)

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  52. Love this! What was your source for the drawer pulls? They're lovely.

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  53. I love what you did with color. there is no disputing that. BUT as a certified kitchen designer, the first thing I saw was the poor placement of the range and the hood. You are unable to open your corner wall cabinet fully, since it will bang into the hood. You should have consulted a kitchen designer beforehand, because they would have solved your problems for you. You should have put a 90 degree corner wall cabinet, not a 45 degree. sorry but it just doesn't work for me, functionally.

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  56. So pretty! Can I ask what color paint you used on the upper cabinets? Was it the same as the wall color or a different white?

    Thanks!

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  57. I have a question do you have any pictures of the countertop? I am doing a plaster chalk paint uppers and a gray lower and making a butcherblock countertop and love what looks like the red of yours. Thanks

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