We’ve been living in full renovation mode around here. Every day there is a new project going on. I’m not gonna lie- I love this phase! It’s fun to see dramatic “before & after” moments happening almost every day! This past week we decided to add a pop of color inside the kitchen cabinets.
The color we chose is Sea Swell by Valspar. I wanted something crazy bright. We chose a pretty bright/white color scheme for this home, so when I find ways to work in intense, saturated color it’s extra exciting. I love that now I will see a cheerful splash of color every time I reach for a coffee mug.
You’ll have to forgive the piece of trim that’s missing from the tops of the cabinets. I’ll be sure to share photos of the entire kitchen after our renovations are wrapped up. What do you think? Is a bright color inside your kitchen cabinets something you would try? Elsie
PS – My wire baskets are from here.
You did an amazing job! Totally inspiring!
Wow! Looks absolutely stunning. So fresh. Great job.
I *love* that paint color, and it looks so good nestled inside the white cabinet!
It’s awesome. I love colors. My kitchen is aqua and dreamsicle orange. I would love to paint the inside of my cabinets. Any special kind of paint?
E & E,
I think is a fabulous idea!
What a sweet color.
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~ Dana
This is a wonderful idea to brighten. And a great surprise too!
Jeanette,
I haven’t filled the baskets yet because we are still renovating in the kitchen. :)) I plan to store extra food and appliances up there.
XO- elsie
Love the paint inside the cabinets! A. Dor. A. Balllll!!
But I’m curious – do the little baskets stay atop the cabinets? What do you use them for?
I recently repainted a baby wardrobe to use as a laundry cupboard. I painted the outside white and the inside a bright sky blue. Such a fun way to add some colour while keeping with a white theme!
Love love love the colour!
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thanks for the inspiration, it looks awesome!! i love it! 🙂
I also think it brightens up plain crockery as well. Looks beautiful. Now, I just need a house to do this in!
This looks fabulous! It’s a really imaginative way to add bright colour to the kitchen and I love it against the fresh white. Unexpected uses of bright, bright paint is definitely my favourite trend of 2013.
I absolutely looovvveee this color. 🙂 Makes me happy as I’m a big fan of color. I would so do this, makes me more anxious to move.
I love it !!! That look could be fabulous in a book case too. So bright ! The backsplash is beautiful too !
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Awesome idea Elsie, love love it!!
Love it! I almost chose that color for my secretary restoration project.
Where did you get the adorable white ceramic berry baskets?
Wow, that is gorgeous! I can’t wait to purchase a house! This is something I’ll definitely be doing!
Oh my goodness, I literally just did the same thing with my kitchen cabinets last week! Well, except that my pop of color is coral. It’s such a nice brightness every time I open a drawer or cabinet.
Love it!! I have white dishes too (because they’re so easily replaceable when broken) and I feel a bit ho hum opening the cabinets and not seeing any color. This would be a wonderful way to brighten everything up without losing my white dish sensibility! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂