Two days into a kitchen renovation – this is what comes across my news desk.
My cupboards are white. They were white before being replaced as white. They are once again being repainted white. What can I say?
Oh – I would love to paint them green. Grass green. A bright kitchen of green and white and some really cool countertop with green and glitter in it. Little drapery deals with green and white stripes, green exotic plants in the window. Maybe even green dishware? Oh wait – I have that!
I also know that not everyone else likes my color of choice, so I keep honoring that preference with white cabinets in the kitchen, embellishing with colorful decor. Plus – it is very easy to see when your cabinets need cleaning. White is rather unforgiving.
I don’t know that they are in fashion at all, but they are a comfort zone requiring no additional decorative thought. And right now, I have no additional thought to expend on cabinetry!
I’m looking forward to returning my glassware, dishes, cookware, spices, baking goods, medicines, coffee and teas, small appliances, crockpots (oops, I have four, all different sizes though?) to their respective slots. It’s a ghastly venture.
For anyone with extra time or boredom in your day, I highly recommend taking everything out of your cupboards and tabulating what you own. Replace what you need and dispense of items you haven’t used in years. I don’t know that it will do anything other than remind you of what you have and perhaps spur you to make artichokes so you can use those plates?
It could also keep you from a costly renovation.