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Color Schemes for Kitchens with Hickory Cabinets
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If you’ve moved into a home with a hickory kitchen, you might be thinking about what accessories or wall colors will go with it to give the space a new look. Hickory cabinets are solid and durable, so if you like the look of them then there’s no need to replace them. Instead, paint the walls and update the furnishings to give your kitchen a makeover. Here we explore the best color schemes to use with hickory kitchens.

Parts of a kitchen drawer
| Updated June 27, 2023 | Published June 27, 2023

Kitchen drawers come in all sorts of sizes, dimensions, designs, and styles, but the fundamental components of a kitchen drawer are all pretty much the same. If you are building a kitchen drawer from scratch, or if you’re constructing a drawer from a flatpack kitchen, then it’s useful to have an understanding of each component and how they work.

Should Kitchen Cabinets Be the Same Color as Walls
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Yes, absolutely! Painting your walls the same color and shade as your kitchen cabinets will create a look of uniformity and consistency, which is key when creating any good decor style. If you’d prefer not to paint your walls and kitchen cabinets in the same color, that can work brilliantly as well.

Cabinet face frame dimensions
| Updated December 21, 2022 | Published December 20, 2022

If you’re new to creating cabinets, you’ll need to know all about cabinet face frames, including what purpose they serve, and what their standard sizing is.

What Color Walls Go with Brown Granite Countertops
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When it comes to deciding what color walls work with brown granite countertops, you should first consider the undertone of your brown stone. Some brown granite countertops contain patterned shades with cool gray undertones. This enables you to pair them with neutral colors like white, cream or beige.

Best Wall Colors For White Kitchen Cabinets
| Updated December 4, 2022 | Published December 4, 2022

Selecting the perfect wall color for a kitchen with white cabinets is necessary to achieve an ultra smooth finish. There are many bold and neutral colors that can affect the overall look of a kitchen. But the question is, what are the best wall colors that complement white kitchen cabinets? Warm-toned hues like brown, yellow and pink as well as cool greens and blues can provide a contrasting look. The strong, vivid paint colors immediately catch attention while the more subtle options like grays and beige create a calm, relaxed vibe.

How to change granite countertop color
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Granite is a sought after material when it comes to countertops in kitchens and bathrooms, and properties which have granite countertops are typically more desirable among prospective buyers. Properties with granite countertops can also demand a premium compared to homes with less valuable countertops, such as laminate or wood.

What Color Sink with Black Granite Countertops
| Updated November 3, 2022 | Published November 3, 2022

So what color sink works best with black granite countertops? The most popular are traditional white and statement-making matte black. A neutral color like gray also goes well with black granite and light wood kitchen cabinets. So with that in mind, let’s now take a look at some examples of sink colors and materials that blend well with black granite countertops:

Backsplash Alternatives
| Updated September 18, 2022 | Published September 18, 2022

Traditionally backsplash is made from tile, which works well because it is hard-wearing and resistant to stains and splashes caused when cooking. If you don’t like the traditional feel of the backsplash and want something different for the kitchen or bathroom, here are some excellent alternatives to backsplash.

Kitchen trash can sizes
| Updated March 14, 2023 | Published May 13, 2022

Kitchen trash cans come in a variety of sizes, ranging from small under-sink trash cans to freestanding tall trash cans. Some common kitchen trash sizes include 7 to 10 gallons, 12 to 16 gallons, and 20 to 30 gallons. 

Cabinet handle sizes
| Updated July 19, 2022 | Published May 5, 2022

If you’re looking at investing in new cabinet handles, then the size of them is going to be one of the factors you need to consider. Here we look at the common sizes available and explain handle terminology.

Stylish Hardware Colors and Finishes for Black Kitchen Cabinets
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published April 14, 2022

Knobs and handles are a small yet essential part of a kitchen cabinet design. In fact, no exterior cabinet design is complete without hardware. But if you are thinking of replacing your black cabinet’s hardware, or you like the idea of fitting black cabinets in your new kitchen, you’ll need to think about the hardware colors and finishes that work best with this striking cabinet color.