KITCHEN //
DIY: NEW LOOK
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Andrea Lucena-Orr says mid-tone blues, reds and pinks can be used for a daring and playful effect in the kitchen. For example, cornflower blues on cabinets or cabinet doors, complimented with soft grey on handles, can be tied together with a warm tile colour.
Kitchen renovations can be costly with the average project coming it at around $21,000 and taking upwards of a month to complete. For those people who are looking for a quick and inexpensive fix, the use of the correct paint and method can breathe new life into a kitchen. The recently launched Dulux Renovation Range is a water-based, interior range of coatings that are perfect for wet and high-use zones, such as the kitchen. The paint formula is tailored to cabinets, tiles, benchtops, grout and floors, and the range offers a simple solution to achieving a custom, premium looking hub for you to cook and entertain in. Dulux colour and communications manager, Andrea Lucena-Orr says that the kitchen can be the heart of the home, especially for those who use dining as an immersive experience and chance to connect with others through a shared passion. She says kitchen areas should feel inviting and inspiring for creation and conversation. “Whether it is a high-end, luxurious look and feel you wish to or a more relaxed, lived-in space for the whole family to enjoy, the right colours and
products can make all the difference,” she says. “Adding a moody colour to your laminated benchtops or tiled floors… can create a classic and sophisticated look that can be tweaked over time with kitchen accessories and stainless-steel appliances for a timeless transition. “Colour has always been a popular trend for the kitchen, however, as we’ve seen more individual tastes emerge, inspired by past decades, it’s more important than ever to select a product type that will support your vision.”
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The cabinets are painted in Dulux Five Fingers Peninsula, while Whisper White and Vivid White have been used to complement the colour. Credit: DULUX AUSTRALIA. STYLIST: HEATHER NETTE KING. PHOTOGRAPHER: GOS4 MEDIA
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