What a difference PAINT makes!
SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID FOR A CLIENT.
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Her kitchen started out much the same as many of ours with older homes. She had good quality cabinets, but they were dated and very much the 80's color stain with prominent oak grain.
Budget was an issue, and we needed new appliances, flooring and countertops - what to do? Take a look and see what a difference a little paint can make.....
Here's her kitchen before. It did have a beautiful big garden window...
Okay, I'll say it..... it was UGLY....
Note the island here, it's important to remember how puny and dated this really looks...
But, like I said the cabinets were good quality....
She also had this really big oak china cabinet in the adjacent eating area.
She was prepared to sell it/donate it, but I thought it had potential...
So we painted..... a creamy white - and added travertine backsplash and granite countertops.
And a few architectural embellishments here and there from the local molding and trim store... like this corbel
And we added paint and trim all the way to the ceiling - it really made those old cabinets look custom
And remember the ugly island?
Another trip to the molding store and some 1/2 columns and corbells later....
With a unifying coat of that same creamy white.... and a granite top ... it's almost unrecognizable.
Remember that old kitchen?
What a difference a little paint makes!
And the almost donated china cabinet?
With a coat of paint to match the cabinets, and the same wax treatment -
It looks amazing~
And unites this eating area with the kitchen, beautifully!
So, I hope this inspires you NOT to settle for an outdated kitchen - when all you need is a little paint and some elbow grease....
And join our Spring garden tour! We need participants! Go here for the details... http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html
Best,
Claudine
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Hi Claudine!
Wow - those cabinets look beautiful! We are excited to have you link up to our paint challenge!
The link will go up tomorrow morning at 9 am (EST). There will be a linky at the bottom of the post. All you need to do is copy the URL code from this post and past it into the box that asks for URL code. Then enter your email and a description of the project. Push enter and it will take you to another screen, where you can choose an image for your link -- choose one that you like, push enter and the link will be added to the linky gadget. Let me know if you have any problems tomorrow - I am more than happy to help you get it linked up!
XOXO
Jen
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What a fantastic transformation! You did a terrific job!
This is a great remodel! I love the paint color!
Alyssa
Lifeoflyssie.com
It looks wonderful!! And defintely custom! I love our white cabinets but I want to make them look more custom...thanks for all the inspiration, -shaunna :) (found you through csi project-so fun!)
Absolutely stunning!!
Major major difference. 'All looks great' Congratulations.
Linda Connolly
Remember that old kitchen? ...when all you need is a little paint and some elbow grease....HOW TRUE! I love how bright and cheery the room is now. It is literally a difference between night and day! And how simple it was to do!
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