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Styled by Color – One Kitchen, Three Ways

September 18, 2019

One of the most searched for and sought-after room makeovers is the kitchen – and we’re not surprised! The heart of the home and a typical gathering, hosting and everyday living area, the kitchen is a space people typically spend a lot of time. If your kitchen is crying for a makeover, one simple and fairly low cost change you can make in a weekend is painting the cabinets. A fresh coat of primer and paint can completely transform your kitchen, whether you want an airy and light feel or an intimate and stylish look.

The first place to start when refreshing your kitchen cabinets is with proper prep work. Primer is key in a kitchen painting project, and the professionals often use a mildew resistant primer like KILZ® Kitchen & Bath or KILZ® 3 Premium.  Once you’ve prepped and primed, it’s time for color! Kitchen cabinets are a great canvas for a wide range of colors, from light to dark neutrals to pops of color like blues and greens. With so many options it was a challenge to narrow down our top picks, but we landed on three different color combinations that are a winning recipe for a beautiful kitchen cabinet makeover.

Our first pick is a timeless neutral, White Barn. A white with a hint of gray undertone, White Barn can appear as the color of fresh winter snow depending on the light and time of day. It is classic kitchen cabinet color, and makes the space feel bright and open.

Close up of upper kitchen cabinets that are the color navy with countertop with olive oil and a container holding kitchen utensils

On the other end of the color spectrum, we picked an almost-black color that adds sophistication and subtle drama to a kitchen. Night Magic is a deep gray with a dark blue undertone and is consistently one of our favorite color picks. In some lighting it will appear as black, but with a softer feel.

Close up of a kitchen sink with a white and grey back splash above blue cabinets

If you can’t choose between classic white or another color, why not use both! We chose two colors for our last pick to showcase stylish two-toned kitchen cabinets. For the uppers, Alaskan Mist, a bright white with soft green undertones, brought a perfect airiness to the space. We grounded the kitchen with December Nights, a stormy blue-gray, on the lower cabinets.

Swatch of the color White Barn

White Barn

Swatch of the color Night Magic

Night Magic

Swatch of the color Alaskan Mist

Alaskan Mist

Swatch of the color December Nights

December Nights

Whether you prefer kitchen cabinets in crisp white, moody black or something in between, this home renovation project is one that makes a big impact in a short amount of time.

A fresh coat of primer and paint can completely transform your kitchen, whether you want an airy and light feel or an intimate and stylish look. 

    Tags:Tags: Blue, Color, Color Swatches, Gray, Kitchen, Makeover, Paint, Styled by Color, Trends, White

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    Styled by Color – Fresh Front Doors

    July 22, 2019

    This month we’re taking our trending colors outside for an easy way to elevate your curb appeal. A bold hue applied to your front door can instantly breathe new life into a tired exterior and the color choices are virtually endless! The front door is a perfect size to play with a bright or bold color that might otherwise overwhelm the entire exterior, which made it that much harder for us to choose just a few top picks. While a tomato red or sunshine yellow hue would surely punch up your porch, we found ourselves drawn this month to shades of blue, green and black as cool summer picks for a front door makeover.

    If you’re ready to add a bold color to your front door but you typically prefer more neutral shades, Night Magic might be the color for you. A deep gray with a dark blue undertone it can appear almost black in some lights, but with the subtle interest of its underlying hues. Night Magic works great as a front door color against a lighter exterior paint color, like a nearly-white grey or a sandy tan.

    Front steps leading up to a Navy front door with white trim

    Looking for a shade with a bit more brightness? Then you’ll love our next pick, Oceans Deep. The dark bluish green with gray tones is a refined yet fun front door color choice. We love how it pops against a true white door frame and light wood exterior. 

    Dark Teal colored front door with white trim

    And if you’re ready to go all in with a lighter and brighter shade, Jade Sea is a light green with a yellow undertone that evokes the color of a natural prasiolite quartz. A front door painted in Jade Sea perfectly pops against a home with an all-black exterior.

    Front door painted mint green surrounded by black trim and black siding

    For our last pick, we went for a bold shade that is a real showstopper on a front door.  A bright green with a yellow undertone, Bejewelled finds its perfect partner in a sleek black doorframe on this modern wood paneled home.

    Front door that is painted green Swatch of the color Night Magic

    Night Magic

    Swatch of the color Oceans Deep

    Oceans Deep

    Swatch of the color Jade Sea

    Jade Sea

    Swatch of the color Bejewelled

    Bejewelled

    A front door makeover is a minimal investment with a big return on your overall curb appeal and with summer entertaining season underway, there’s no better time to freshen up the first thing guests see when they arrive.

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      Trendy Two-Toned Kitchen Cabinet Refresh

      September 4, 2018

      Once the space is cleared, remove the cabinet drawers and doors for sanding. Applying a coat of KILZ® 2 Latex primer achieves two important goals: it blocks out stains and provides the ideal surface for new paint colors to adhere to the wooden drawers. Perform the same prep steps on kitchen walls.

      When painting cabinetry, choose a strong, semi-gloss latex paint that holds up to the rigors of daily use in a high traffic area. Since we’re going for a lively, two-toned look, we’ve chosen KILZ® TRIBUTE® in a periwinkle blue called Old Lamppost and contrasted it with KILZ® TRIBUTE® in Contemporary White.

      Add some additional color punch with wild, graphic patterns on curtains or linens and suddenly your kitchen is a fun, inviting space perfect for entertaining. New knobs and pulls breathe new life into the cabinets once they’re replaced, and a simple pair of curtains cleverly camouflages the laundry appliances. An inexpensive set of new accessories tops off our slick new kitchen look, and the finished product is now cozy, clean and welcoming.

      Swatch of the color Old Lamppost

       Old Lamppost

      Swatch of the color Contemporary White

      Contemporary White

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        Master Bedroom Refresh

        August 14, 2018

        A ready-to-use neutral creates the ideal base for your transformation. In this case, a coat of KILZ COMPLETE COAT® Paint & Primer in One—we’ve used a color called Swiss Coffee here—leaves little guesswork and effort because it covers all four walls with one coat. After that, the magic happens.

        To add a pop of contrast and sophistication, we’ve elected to paint the bottom half of the walls in a slightly contrasting neutral—another KILZ COMPLETE COAT® hue called Origami. This combined neutral palette creates the effect that the ceilings are higher than they are, opening up the bedroom and making it feel more spacious.

        But our weekend bedroom transformation isn’t apparent only on the walls; a furniture refresh is in order, too. KILZ® CHALK STYLE PAINT upcycles fixtures with a soft finish, creating the perfect accent piece for our tranquil, welcoming bedroom refresh.

        Person pouring Kilz Complete Coat Paint and Primer in One into a paint tray Swatch of the color Swiss Coffee

        Swiss-Coffee

        Origami

        Blue Juniper

        This combined neutral palette creates the effect that the ceilings are higher than they are, opening up the bedroom and making it feel more spacious.

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          Winchester Green

          July 2, 2018

          Winchester Green RG230-02 is a saturated lake green with a shaded undertone. Winchester cabinets add healthy energy while Bay Fog adds a simple and clean look. This combination will enhance your sense of peace and comfort that will allow a true escape after a long day. Transform your home to achieve a serene ceiling, calming coolness and tranquil escape. Click here to try a sample of this color today!

          Another beautiful tone that compliments this month’s color is, Bay Fog, a calming cool gray with a slight dusty blue undertone. This color adds tranquility and simplicity to a room making it the perfect backdrop. Use Bay Fog with Winchester Green to add a serene touch of color.

          Winchester Green

          Living room with blue walls and a grey couch

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            Stencil Wall Accents

            December 8, 2017

            For this project we used our KILZ COMPLETE COAT® Paint and Primer in One in neutral based colors to transform this plain master bedroom wall into the perfect statement. Although we chose more muted colors for this specific space, you could always go bolder, repeating more (or less) of the stencil patterns to accomplish a louder more extroverted look. The great news is that the stencils come in all types of styles leaving the opportunities virtually endless when it comes to which type of look you want to create.

            Mix and match! Using the stencil patterns behind or above furniture pieces is a nice way to really make them feel custom to the room. You could also pull stencils in order to frame artwork or simply add extra dimensions to your décor. The color of the stencil here subtly pulls from other colors in the room. In this case, the tone of the stencil ties in with the bedding and comforter set. We could have also opted for an orange tone to really make the accent pillows pop. This could be a nice effect in a living room space, or even in a dining room above a serving unit.

            This project is simple! See below for a full tutorial about how you can achieve this look in your space. Loving it? Explore our full KILZ COMPLETE COAT® palette here.

            Project Checklist: 

            • KILZ COMPLETE COAT® Paint and Primer in One
            • Stencil
            • Stencil Brush
            • Painter’s Tape or Spray Adhesive
            • Paper Towels
            • Can Key
            • Drop Cloth
            • Stir Stick

            Before and After picture of a textured grey wall with black added to the texture of the wall

            Step 1:

            Determine location of pattern to be stenciled on wall.

            Step 2:

            Stir paint to make sure it is mixed.

            Step 3:

            Spray stencil with adhesive or secure stencil with painters tape.

            Step 4:

            Level and then secure your stencil on the top middle of the wall with painter’s tape.

            Step 5:

            Stencil the pattern by lightly dabbing the paint until the areas are fully covered.

            Step 6:

            Move on to the second repeat of the pattern by following the registrations that are included in the stencil. These registration marks help you move and place the stencil along the wall perfectly every time!

            Step 7:

            Allow 2 hours dry time. Then call your best friend and invite them over for coffee because you’re all done.

            Grey wall with texture and person touching the texture Pro-tip: Make sure the stencil is secure before you add paint. Close up image of a bucket of Kilz Complete Coat Paint and Primer in One Pro-tip: Load your brush with paint and off-load most of the paint onto a paper towel. Using too much paint when stenciling is the number one reason for bleeding, so make sure to off-load excess paint before starting on the wall.

            Mix and match! Using the stencil patterns behind or above furniture pieces is a nice way to really make them feel custom to the room.

              Tags:Tags: Bedroom, Color, DIYers, Gray, Inspiration, KILZ Complete Coat, Paint, Primer, Products, Stencil, Wall Accent, Walls

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              Table & Chairs Makeover

              January 12, 2017

              Project Checklist: 

              • KILZ COMPLETE COAT® Paint and Primer in One
              • 100-150 Grit Sandpaper
              • Painter’s Tape
              • Paint Brush
              • Measuring Tape
              • Chairs
              • Table
              • 3/8”-1/2” Synthetic Roller

              Step 1:

              For best results start with a properly prepared and previously painted or primed surfaces. Remove any loose or peeling paint and wash off dirt or grease with a non-soapy detergent or a TSP substitute. Rinse well and allow surface to dry.

              Pro-tip: For glossy surfaces, scuff sand with the appropriate sandpaper prior to coating.

              Step 2:

              Tape off areas to be painted. To achieve a geometric pattern we recommend using measuring tape to evenly space tape.

              Step 3:

              Stir paint before and during application to make sure it is mixed.

              Step 4:

              Remove the painters tape when the paint is wet, or have a razor to cut the film if you’ve let the paint dry.

              Step 5:

              Allow to dry. The product dries to touch in 2 hours (at 77° F and 50% relative humidity) or longer in cooler temperatures and/or higher humidity.

              Person taping a table to paint it

              Pro-tip: Measure peak to peak, as well as the distance between the points along the side of the table.

              Person painting a table a certain pattern

              Pro-tip: Use a high quality synthetic brush or 3/8”-1/2” synthetic roller for the application. When painting a horizontal surface, like a tabletop, apply thin coats.

                Tags:Tags: Blue, Brown, Chairs, Color, Gray, Inspiration, KILZ Complete Coat, Makeover, Paint, Products, Tables

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                Role of Color In A Mid-Century Modern Look

                January 11, 2017

                With the right colors and décor, it’s relatively easy to bring this timeless vibe into the home. Our color experts have recommended these colors from the KILZ® TRIBUTE® paint collection as inspiration for a Mid-Century Modern look:  Art Museum, Brushed Metal, Fawn Doe, Northern Sky, Oceanic, Beetroot Purple. 

                All of these colors complement the vintage look of yesterday without feeling dated. If you’re going for a bolder look, don’t be afraid to explore contrasting materials and colors, such as wood and metal, or a pastel paired with a saturated hue on your ceiling.

                Swatch of the color Brushed Metal

                BRUSHED METAL

                NORTHERN SKY

                Swatch of the color Oceanic

                OCEANIC

                Swatch of the color Beetroot Purple

                BEETROOT PURPLE

                Swatch of the color Fawn Doe

                FAWN DOE

                Swatch of the color Art Museum

                ART MUSEUM

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