I am not sure you have seen my farmhouse kitchen before. Probably not. Why? Because I rarely show it. The cabinets were stained wood. Now let me say there is nothing wrong with stained cabinets. But I will say they don’t photograph well. So I didn’t like showing the kitchen because I didn’t think it looked so hot in the photos. I just got the cabinets painted and can’t wait to show you my farmhouse kitchen reveal.
I have been wanting to paint the cabinets for some time, but there were a few obstacles. I didn’t have time to do. I didn’t know of any painters in the area. And I had no idea what color I would paint the cabinets. You see the counter-tops are a dark brown granite. The backsplash is tumbled marble. At some point I realized that many of you may be in the same boat. I wanted a gray look, however; I needed a paint color that would work with the Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige paint color on the walls and the off white marble and brown counters. I knew that a lot of the grays were just not going to work in here. I somehow ended up with one of my chairs in front of the cabinet and realized that the color of the chairs would work rather well. The problem was the the chairs were covered in a antiquing wax, so I could not just use the paint color that was used on the chair. Once you add antiquing wax, that affects the final color a good bit.
So I grabbed my handy dandy paint deck to see how close I could get to that chair color. I found Sherwin Williams Prairie Grass. As you might guess this paint color has some green undertones, but mainly is a cross between tan and gray. It does look green under incandescent lighting, but not during the day.
I admit I hired painters for the task. I have painted my share of walls and cabinets, but I just try to avoid that these days. There just aren’t enough hours in the day, and I really, really don’t like doing that type of painting. Cabinets can be tricky.
We kept the old hardware which I still like. I think it all goes together quite well. I did not want to use white paint because I felt the counter-top would not look so great next to white cabinets.
Any way, I guess my point today is that you do not have to paint your cabinets white if you don’t want to. And that there are several grayish tan colors that will give your room a hint of gray, yet still work well with tans and browns.
I am so excited about your cabinets and the color. I also have dark granite and have wanted painted cabinets but I knew white wouldn’t work. I love how your’s turned out. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your farmhouse kitchen! It’s amazing how painting the cabinets, lightened the entire room and gave it a whole different feel. The paint color you chose is perfect!
Kitchen looks great. I have very similar color in family room and the color you chose would work well on my furniture. Thank you.
Anita, you definitely did the right thing by painting your cabinets. They look awsome!! I always enjoy your postings and to see what you tackle next. Great job!
Did you use a semi gloss or eggshell? They look ever so much better!
Satin Sandie.
They turned out wonderful!
Looks great! Love the color. I also see several things in the pics that would, of course, “look great in my house”!! (Love you Anita)
Love, love, love them. I’ve been wanting to do mine for a very long time, hoping to start that project in the fall. Thanks for inspiring me to push myself onward and upward. fondly ~lynne~
I love the color! Looks so much better….calmer, warmer and fresh!
Great job!
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
I also want to redo my kitchen in french country I have blue counter top yellow walls oak trim what color would you suggest for cabinets? Thanks
It’s difficult to give an opinon without seeing it Irenne.
Love your cabinets and maybe you can help me. We remodeled our kitchen and the floors and cubboards are all Ash which I love. The grain in incredible. I have a buffet counter that is probably 10-12 feet long. The wall behind it is a medium mauve and I want to lighten this considerably. My countertops are granite with basically a white background and a black vein running through with tan and some gray and some of the mauve in it. All of my applicances are white. My question is do I go with a white/light grey accent wall there. Thanks for the input.
Kathy, I would need to see it to give my opinion. Are you a member of our Interior design forum? It’s a great place to get good free advice.
Your cabinets are a great color and co-ordinates with the rest of the kitchen. You are a wonder.
What a wonderful change to your kitchen. It is amazing how a little paint can change a look. Great Job!
Anita,
Looks great. I’m in the process of updating my kitchen and get excited looking at
your results. In the process of purchasing appliances. Are you happy with your smooth top range? Any concerns?
I like it. It works great.
I love the look of the white cabinets! Your kitchen has a much softer country look now. The cabinets contrast nicely against the counters. Very lovely!
Luv your kitchen!!! Do you know where I can look for a pitchfork? We have that famous painting of the older couple with a pitchfork (looks a lot like hubby & me–ha)—a pitchfork would look really great in our room with that picture. Many thanks for the info Joanne
I found mine at Round Top.
Anita,
I love, LOVE, L O V E the cabinets painted with SW Prairie Grass, dear friend!!!
The color harmonies well with the existing counter top and back splash!!!
“Mr. Ed” and I re~painted our kitchen cabinets this Winter for a renewal
and that Timeless Classic look I am so~o~o very fond of!!!
We, also, used SW PaperWhite paint!!! Reminds me of melting Vanilla Ice Cream!
Who doesn’t love that???
The farmhouse kitchen reveal is stunning!!!
Fondly,
Pat
I love how fresh everything looks! I’m not one for dark cabinets either. I love the hardware paired with the color & accessories! Looks fantastic, Anita!
Paige.Rose
from
http://www.TheQuaintSanctuary.blogspot.com
So pretty Anita! We are just beginning to build our French Country home on a few acres South of Dallas.
I am wondering what is the color you used on your walls?
Thank you,
Jemma
City SW agreeable gray
Farm SW windsor greiege
Kitchen cabinets turned out great! Is your floor wood or laminate? I can’t tell from the photo. I’m ISO a great looking vinyl for our new construction. 5 boys and 3 dogs doesn’t make me thrilled about either tile or wood.
thanks!
The floor is wood.
Anita great choice in the paint color, it blends in beautifully and at first glance I just saw a neutral soft kitchen, the counters nor the backsplash stand out, this is a great post to show, when choosing the right color of paint the background can virtually disappear, or at least fade into the background. Great choice, great job and wonderful blog post.
kathysue
Very pretty, Anita! The cabinets look wonderful painted.
Hugs,
Sherry
Your kitchen looks amazing Anita! I love the color you chose and you have so many special touches that add character to the room. Thank you for sharing.
Very well done, inform me please on the lovely rugs you used. Are you using 2 different or 1 large one. Is it possible to find out where you found that great accent piece? Thankyou, I truly enjoy your site and have learned quite a lot. I hope it’s ok if I
‘Borrow’ some of youre ideas! Thankyou
One rug is from Ikea and the other is from Round Top.
Everything looks great! I like the chairs around the table. Would you mind telling me where you purchased them? Thanks!
It was TJ or Home Goods.
Thanks for responding. Your home is beautiful!
I love how your cabinets turned out! Beautiful color! Well done!
I love the color you painted the cabinets. Your kitchen now looks fresh and inviting as well as calming. I completely agree that you don’t have to paint your cabinets white to get that light, fresh and open look.
Hello Anita
Have been reading your blog, when time allows for quite some time now. It’s fun. Can you tell me mor about the Design Forum. Can anyone join? If so,how?
Thank you
It’s open to all Linda. Here’s the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/interiordesignforum/
Simply request to join.
Your farm kitchen turned out great ! Also, thank you very much for mentioning our devastating weather last week. And yes, prayers go out to all the families affected by this sad disaster .
It is all very beautiful! I have looked at some similar colors since I also have to consider a gold granite counter. I am going to go and check this color out! Thank you so much for showing your kitchen. And, I love the table!!
I love the painted cabinets. They are quite lovely.
I have a question. I thought your kitchen had the new white dishes you bought for the photo shoot. The kitchen with the cabinets with the gorgeous glass doors. Do you have two houses?
Yes Pamela.
Great transformation. I love your chairs! I have the same ones.
Love the cabinets-just what I have been looking for!
The lightned colors from the cabnets now, the walls and everything blends into simple touches other will be able to do. The touches from flowers and etc. are simple but yet is immensly elegant and relaxing. I will be using some of these techniques.
I too painted our kitchen white , changed hardware and took some doors off,painting inside soft green. We decided on eggplant for accent color. And cow hide on floor. Love love the look!
I love white or distressed off white cabinets and would love to have them. I have oak and my husband loves them and would shoot me if I painted them so I just look at everyone else’s cab and swooooon!!!!!
Love your!!
That is a big change from dark cabinets to WHITE! I love white cabinets – great choice!
What brand of antiquing wax do you use? We use Sherwin Williams paint but I don’t recall seeing a wax.
Judith
Here you go Judith. http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/products/amy-howard-at-home-light-antiquing-wax
Love!
Great color! I have mentioned that I am in the process of redoing much of my kitchen, had a cabinet color conundrum also and finally settled on a Benjamin Moore color called Alaskan Huskie. In the process of priming now and am anxious to see how it turns out. Sometimes you really do need something other than white but still need to brighten up your room.
Thanks again for your inspiration.
Wow, that kitchen cabinets are looking so good and I like such cool designs.