06/11/2025
This colour is Valspar - Scottish Kilt. I always get caught off guard with darker colours like this. With greens, blues and blacks, prepare yourself for a project that takes twice as long! Even though they look intense in the can, the opposite is true when applying it. 5 coats later and we have another fantastic looking kitchen brought back to life (see before pics for proof). You may notice that the wood grain on the doors is prominent to say the least, paired with a dark colour I definitely had my work cut out. At some angles, it looks like there are patches of white showing through, but it’s just the reflection of light you see as it hits the deep grain pattern - to remedy this, a paint with less sheen would better hide this feature if it’s not your style. I installed new plinth protectors on the kickboards, those L-shaped aluminium style ones which you can pick up from B&Q. I also wrestled with the integrated freezer to get it shutting properly, the wonders of working with existing kitchens. No AI in this post you’ll be glad to hear - just good, honest craftsmanship.