Monday, May 23, 2011

Inspiration

When we moved into our house a little over a year ago, I loved everything about our new home, except our kitchen. The appliances were cream, the countertops green formica, and the cabinets a light pine stain. We are slowly making changes to our kitchen. First up was to replace the cream appliances with stainless steel. Next was to put in granite countertops, and now it is time to tackle the cabinets....The following kitchens have been my inspiration when deciding what to do. I originally planned on white cabinets with a caramel glaze. I also knew I wanted to incorporate blue into my color scheme. I was thinking the backsplash would be the perfect spot for a touch of blue.


And then I started seeing blue cabinets and everything changed.


I decided over the weekend to go with blue cabinets. After looking and looking at hundreds of different shades of blue cabinets here is the "one." I am a little nervous to do blue cabinets, but I know in the end I will absolutely love it. I like the fact that I don't know anyone that has blue cabinets, that was my hesitation with the white, my kitchen would ultimately look like everyone else's.
Now if I can just get my contractor to call me back!


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11 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE every one of the kitchen images you posted. *sigh*

    I think doing something completely different is great. The cabinet door looks fantastic! It looks great next to the stainless.

    Contractors...ugg...I had to fire one one time. Some are good, some not so much. Hope he calls you back TODAY!

    Thanks for the "shout out."

    Happy Monday!

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  2. Love the idea of blue cabinets and I'm like you- always want something different too. Your choice is so pretty & is going to look great!

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  3. The blue is going to be stunning!! I love that you're doing something more original. Everyone will swoon when they walk into your kitchen! Are you going to do a white or cream backsplash?

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  4. I can't wait to see the results.

    Cheers,

    Coastal Blue Ocean

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  5. I love blue and white kitchens! You have the best decorating style! I can't wait to see your kitchen when it's done!

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  6. OMG!~~I am LOVING the blue cabinets. Who woulda thunk it? I think it's going to look awesome and so fresh and original!

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  7. I think you are going to love the blue cabinets. Great choice and I can't wait to see the finished result. and good luck with the contractor they are always so slow.

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  8. I just LOVE that blue backsplash...so different and fun!!

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  9. I love the idea of blue cabinets! I can't wait to see how they come out :-)

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  10. Oh wow- I love that aqua tile. I can't wait to see the final results!

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  11. SO fun!!! It will look great and unique!!!

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