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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a hub of activity. When the kitchen begins to feel dull, drab or lackluster, the entire home can begin to feel boring. One way to rejuvenate the kitchen is to spruce up the cabinets. Rather than replace your cabinets, you might consider cabinet refinishing or cabinet painting.

Cabinet refinishing or painting is a less expensive option than completely replacing your current cabinetry. Hiring a painting contractor to refinish or repaint your cabinets can take the guesswork out of the process. They will guide you through every step of the process, but you will need to choose the colors you wish to use.

Choosing colors for any renovation or painting project can be overwhelming, particularly if you haven’t made changes in several years. You may be asking yourself, “What color do I want?” or “What color will look best?” To take the guesswork out of color choice, here are five colors that are popular for today’s kitchens.

White Kitchen Cabinets

White cabinets are popular because they give a fresh, sparkling clean look to your kitchen. White is a light, bright color that creates an enjoyable atmosphere. White cabinetry coordinates well with almost any flooring or backsplash. Don’t think that a white cabinetry will make your kitchen feel devoid of color, though. It’s easy to add touches of color and whimsy to your white kitchen by choosing colorful fabrics for tablecloths, napkins or curtains, or by choosing colorful dishes or artwork. The best part of choosing white for your kitchen cabinetry is that it’s a timeless color. White kitchens have been popular for years, and in all likelihood, they will remain a popular choice for years to come.

Red Kitchen Cabinets

For a bold, playful look, consider a classic red for your cabinetry. While red isn’t your usual kitchen cabinet color, it gives your room a little pizzazz. Paired with a granite or marble countertop and a neutral backsplash, red can really give your kitchen an eye-catching appeal. Be careful not to go overboard with the red though. You’ll probably want to pair neutral colored, perhaps white, dishware and linens with the bold red cabinets.

Blue Kitchen Cabinets

If you’re looking for a calming atmosphere with a bold pop of color, blue might be the way to go. The calming nature of blue is an especially good option for those people who feel more like a contestant on Worst Cooks in America than Julia Child in the kitchen. Blue would be beautiful paired with wood flooring and a classic white subway tile backsplash, but it would also pair nicely with other colors. Let your creative juices flow, and consider pairing blue cabinetry with bright yellows or oranges, or even Ralph Lauren red. Kitchens are great places for fun experimentation with colors as well as flavors.

Gray Kitchen Cabinets

For someone looking for a trendy look, painted gray cabinetry is relatively new in popularity. Gray cabinets pair nicely with stainless appliances to give a sleek, contemporary look to the space. Since gray is relatively neutral on the color spectrum, it’s like white and pairs well with almost any flooring and backsplash. Gray is a little bolder than white though, and gray doesn’t tend to look dirty as quickly as white can. Also like white, gray can be paired with a variety of accent colors to make a bold statement in the space.

Black Kitchen Cabinets

Black is another timeless color. Since the houses of the 1920s black has been a color that is popular for kitchen cabinetry. Like white and gray, it’s a relatively neutral color choice. Black cabinetry paired with a black and white tile floor would be a beautiful classic look, but you could choose to pair black with almost any flooring. The longevity of the popularity of a black color palette make it a solid choice when designing your space. Pair your black cabinetry with bright, vivid fabrics, dishes and artwork for a bold, creative look. A vivid, creative, backsplash choice would pair nicely with the black cabinetry for a touch of a wow factor.

Don’t Forget that Preparation is Essential

Once you have decided on a color for your kitchen cabinetry, you’ll need to decide on a paint. You’ll want something that is able to withstand all of life’s messes. The kitchen is home to oil splatters, liquid spills and other food messes. You want to choose a durable paint that won’t run the second water touches it. You want your paint to last, so preparation of your cabinet surfaces is essential to a successful repainting or refinishing job.

The day before your scheduled refinishing job, start prepping your cabinets by removing everything from them. Clear off your counter tops as well. Wipe down all of your cabinets with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or residue. You want a clean surface for painting. A light sanding will help to remove any imperfections in the cabinetry that will cause blemishes in your paint. Once the cabinets have been sanded, you’ll want to wipe the cabinetry down with a damp cloth again to remove any unwanted dust or debris.

In addition to cleaning and sanding the cabinetry, you’ll want to thoroughly sweep and mop the room before painting begins. This helps to insure that dust particles don’t find their way into the wet paint. Even with the use of painters’ cloths, it is necessary to begin with a clean room. This preparation may seem time consuming, but it is absolutely worth the effort when it comes to creating a space that bring beauty and cheer into the heart of your home for years to come. For cabinet repainting or cabinet refinishing in the Fernandina Beach FL area or in the Amelia Island FL area, contact us at Halls Quality Painting. We have professionals who can help you with every step of your kitchen project from choosing the perfect paint color for your kitchen to scheduling and completing the repainting of your cabinets.