Can you paint your Cabinets the same Colour as the Walls?

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Whenever anyone asks me this question I always say no. I think cabinetry is like furniture in your house, it should be distinguished from the wall colour.  The only exceptions to this are:

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If your walls are white already (above) it works because the rest of the walls in your house are white too. I would still install a white kitchen in a white house that’s for sure! Or, this one:

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I saw this image today in my travels and thought it was fabulous!  I love how the blue/black lowers relate to the black and white floor and then the shelves above are painted out a dramatic shade the same colour as the kitchen. Notice though, to pull off open shelving like this you need white dishes. And of course the white vintage fridge certainly adds to the charm of this kitchen along with the chandelier.

Kelly at Restyling Home blog posted an interview with me today. If you want to see the answer to this question (below), click here to check it out:

“Now that we know how to determine the undertones of beige, because of all your great posts teaching us, what color would you suggest to paint the walls if you wanted to downplay the pinky beige in a carpet?”

Thanks Kelly!

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What everyone Should know about Beige
What’s an Undertone?
Are your Colours Married?
How to Choose the Right Beige
How to know if the Tile you have Selected has the Right Undertone

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