Our Painted Maple Cabinets – 2 Years Later
Ask Kylie: Will My Painted Maple Cabinets Really Last? LONG story short, yes. However, we’re not friends because you enjoy my short stories… When we bought our home 4 years ago, I knew that the...
View ArticleThe 3 Whites and Off-Whites I Would NEVER Paint my Trim or Cabinets
The 3 Wicked Whites of the West When it comes to picking a white paint colour for trims, doors and cabinets, there is a fiiiiine-line between what is flexible and what is most definitely not. Would...
View ArticleThe 4 Best White Paint Colors: Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams Top 4 White Paint Colors – Undertones and More! After my blog post re: The 8 Best Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors, I received TONS of emails and comments asking for the same thing...
View ArticleE-DESIGN: 3 Painted Oak & Maple Kitchen Cabinet Projects
Painted (and stained) Cabinets: Before and Afters (and a BONUS project!) I know how much you guys love your before and afters, so I figured it was time to show a few of my recent ONLINE PAINT COLOUR...
View ArticleThe Dreaded Popcorn or Textured Ceiling – Info You Need Before You Scrape
How to Deal With Popcorn or Textured Ceilings – Tips & Ideas (Painted or Unpainted) Few things strike fear into the heart of a homeowner like a popcorn ceiling. That lumpy, bumpy, cottage cheese...
View ArticleThe 4 Best Gray & Greige Colours: Kitchen Cabinets & Bathroom Vanities
PAINTED CABINETS: The Top 4 Shades of Gray & Greige Hands-down, gray is the most popular colour for cabinets these days (with navy blue coming in a hot second), but how on EARTH do you pick from...
View Article7 Best Teal & Navy Blue Front Door Colors : Benjamin and Sherwin
Adding Curb Appeal: 7 Fabulous Teal & Navy Blue Front Door Colors I like to keep close tabs on my Google analytics, you know, the things that tell me about ‘who is looking for what’, and it seems...
View ArticleThe 4 Best Paint Colors for Kitchen Islands or Lower Cabinets
The Best Blue, Gray, Teal & Black Cabinet Colors I’ve talked a lot about oak cabinets, white cabinets, appliances, and wine – all in the same sentence, but I’ve YET to touch down on the best paint...
View Article6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets White
Should you REALLY paint your kitchen cabinets white? We’ll see! Picking the right white for your kitchen cabinets can be DARN tricky. Why? Because it’s not just about what you want; it’s about what...
View ArticleThe Best Colors to Paint the Inside of Your Front Door
The Best Paint Colors for the INSIDE of Your Front Door (partner post to ‘The Best Paint Colors for the Outside of Your Front Door’ ) Other than ceilings and bodies, doors are often the most ignored...
View ArticleThe Best Paint Finish for Walls, Ceilings, Trims, Doors & More…
PAINT FINISHES 101 Not sure which paint finish is best for your surface? Once you determine your needs, it can be easier to figure out which sheen is best (excluding Charlie; he’s a hot mess). For...
View Article5 Ideas: How to Update Oak or Wood Kitchen Cabinets (PART 1)
How to Update Your Outdated Wood Cabinets Oak cabinets – you love ’em (if you’re a man) or hate ’em (if you’re a woman). And yes, I’m generalizing, but I encounter the same gender divides again and...
View ArticleHOW TO UPDATE WOOD OR OAK CABINETS: 4-PART SERIES
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO UPDATE WOOD OR OAK CABINETS Do you love your wood cabinets? Or maybe you don’t but you have to live with them regardless of whether it’s a love or hate relationship. Either way,...
View ArticleThe 8 Best Benjamin Moore WHITE Paint Colours
WALLS, CABINETS, TRIMS: THESE POPULAR WHITES HAVE YOU COVERED If you’ve been looking for that perfect white paint colour for your walls, trims or kitchen cabinets, I’m sure you’ll agree when I say that...
View ArticleTHE PROS & CONS OF OFF-WHITE/LIGHT DEPTH PAINTED CABINETS (PART 1)
Is OFF-WHITE the best color depth for your kitchen cabinets? Let’s find out… When choosing the best paint color for your kitchen cabinets, it can be a tough call between what we love NOW and what will...
View ArticleBEFORE & AFTER: PAINTED WOOD KITCHEN CABINET REMODEL
CAN OLDER GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & TRAVERTINE TILE LOOK UPDATED? If you’re looking for inspiration to update your kitchen, have I got a treat for YOU! This early 2000s kitchen had some GREAT bones:...
View ArticleA CATHEDRAL-STYLE KITCHEN CABINET UPDATE
BEFORE & AFTERS: PAINTED WOOD CABINETS WITH A LITTLE EXTRA CHARM Many kitchens need more than just paint to be brought up to date, especially those with cathedral-style cabinet doors. And although...
View ArticleThe 5 Best ALMOST FOOL-PROOF White Paint Colours for Your Home
Your GO-TO White Paint Colours for Walls, Trims, Cabinets, & More Looking for your PERFECT white paint colour? I bet I’ve got it. And while there is no fool-proof white, some whites have a WAY...
View ArticleWHITE PAINT COLORS: Walls, Cabinets & Trim – Do They Need to Match?
ASK KYLIE: Do all my surfaces need to be the SAME white paint color? When it comes to paint and wine, whites are DEFINITELY the hardest to pick. Does this chardonnay go with my sofa? Which white paint...
View ArticleThe Best Gray, Greige, & Green Colors for Bathroom Vanities, Kitchen Islands,...
POPULAR SHADES FOR ANY CABINET When it comes to painting any type of cabinet, there are SO many awesome colors to choose from! But in particular, vanities and islands offer GREAT opportunities for some...
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