Why Painting Kitchen Cabinets is the Best Way to Transform Your Space
In our latest project in Burgess Hill, we had the pleasure of transforming a beautiful kitchen with a palette of rich and classic colours: Farrow & Ball Vardo, Stone Blue, and Little Greene French Grey Mid. These choices gave the kitchen a unique and sophisticated look, blending boldness with timeless charm. Here’s a closer look at how we brought this colour scheme to life.
Painting Kitchen Cabinets in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
The Vision: A Colourful, Timeless Kitchen
When our client in Burgess Hill approached us, they were looking for a fresh, vibrant update that added personality while still keeping the feel classic and elegant. We worked together to choose a palette that would do just that, giving each area of the kitchen its own character without overpowering the space.
- Vardo: A deep teal with a hint of green, Vardo was perfect for bringing richness and drama to the main cabinetry.
- Stone Blue: This medium blue added warmth and energy to select accent areas, creating an inviting contrast.
- French Grey Mid: A soft, warm grey that tied everything together, giving a calming base to balance the bolder colours.
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After
Why Choose to Paint Kitchen Cabinets?
- Stunning Transformation, Minimal Disruption: With professional cabinet painting, you get the look of a brand-new kitchen without the mess and disruption of a major renovation. Your kitchen can go from dated to dynamic in just a few days.
- Cost-Effective Style Upgrade: Replacing cabinets is expensive and time-consuming. Painting offers a gorgeous alternative at a fraction of the cost, adding style and value to your kitchen.
- Fully Customisable: Choose any colour you like—from timeless whites to bold, contemporary shades. A professional painter will work with you to find the perfect hue and finish to bring out the best in your kitchen.
The Professional Process: How We Ensure a Lasting Finish
- Thorough Preparation: We start by carefully removing all doors, drawers, and hardware to create a clean workspace and ensure even coverage on all surfaces.
- Meticulous Cleaning: Kitchens naturally gather grease and dust. We meticulously clean every inch of your cabinets to ensure flawless paint adherence.
- Professional Sanding: Proper sanding is essential for a smooth finish and strong adhesion. We sand your cabinets to create the ideal surface for paint to bond to, minimising any future chipping or peeling. This kitchen was a perfect example of a badly prepared and primed kitchen. When we started sanding we quickly realised that the paint was just peeling off and hadn’t adhered to the wood. We scraped and used heat to get all of the peeling paint off before we got back to a strong substrate to start again.
- Priming and Painting: Our team uses high-quality primers and paints specifically formulated for kitchens. We spent a lot of years testing paints to make sure that we had a paint that would stand the test of time because we know the kind of wear that most kitchens get on a daily and weekly basis. We apply each coat with precision, allowing ample drying time to achieve a perfectly smooth, finish.
Why Hiring a Professional Makes All the Difference
- Expertise and Equipment: Professional painters have specialised tools and techniques to achieve a seamless, factory-like finish that’s almost impossible to get with DIY methods. Our spray-painting technique, for instance, delivers a smooth, flawless look without brush marks.
- Time Savings: From start to finish, our team handles every detail—letting you relax and enjoy your beautifully transformed kitchen sooner.
- Colour and Finish Guidance: Not sure which colour or finish will work best? We bring years of experience and can guide you to the perfect choice that enhances your kitchen’s style.
Why These Colours Work So Well Together
- Tall Cupboards in Vardo: The 2 tall cabinets were painted in Farrow & Ball’s Vardo. This bold teal offered a dramatic focal point, giving the kitchen a contemporary feel with a nod to traditional richness.
- Lower cupboards in Stone Blue: The Stone Blue accents created a lovely contrast, warming up the overall look and adding depth to shelves and smaller details.
- Wall cupboards & Display unit French Grey Mid: To anchor the bold colours, we used French Grey Mid on the wall cupboards and the larger display cupboard, adding a sense of calm and refinement.
Vardo, Stone Blue, and French Grey Mid make a striking yet harmonious combination. The rich depth of Vardo brings sophistication, while Stone Blue introduces a sense of energy, creating an engaging contrast. French Grey Mid acts as the perfect neutral, balancing the bold tones with its soft, inviting warmth.
The finished result was a kitchen that feels both stylish and full of character, fitting seamlessly with the home’s overall style. This project in Burgess Hill is a wonderful example of how color can add personality to a kitchen, creating a space that’s both unique and timeless.
Ready for Your Kitchen Makeover?
If you’re inspired by this transformation and considering a similar update for your kitchen, get in touch! We’d love to discuss color options and styles that bring out the best in your home, creating a kitchen you’ll love every day.
