When we moved into our new home, we knew right away what we wanted to do to the kitchen. But ripping out cabinets and painting over perfectly good ones when the house was mere months old? It sounded a little crazy to us. Then, we realized that it is our house and it should reflect us. Our style is not so much medium wood color with terrible bumpy porcelain tile and contemporary lighting. We did the best with what we had until we finally had the energy, ideas and funds to do a little facelift.
Here is what the kitchen looked like before:
and after:
We painted the lower cabinets glossy white, took out the upper cabinets
{ms. laundry room thanks us for mr. kitchen’s generous donation}
and turned our standard-builder kitchen into our own cottage/industrial style.
{ms. laundry room thanks us for mr. kitchen’s generous donation}
and turned our standard-builder kitchen into our own cottage/industrial style.
The island was re-shaped to give us more counter space as well as this
great little bookshelf to hold cookbooks and the all-important kid cooking gear.
great little bookshelf to hold cookbooks and the all-important kid cooking gear.
The little beverage cooler is one of our favorite things about the kitchen.
We thought it would be a great place to put kid’s drinks, snacks, etc.,
but look closely and you’ll see who has taken it over.
Our built-in bench {which will someday have a cushion}
and simple table & bench purchased at cb2.
the coffee center
coffee in glass jars with a silver baby cup as a scoop. simple things make me so happy.
one of my favorite details … silver glitter numbers hidden above the doorway.
We are so happy with the outcome … it feels so much more like us. Lots of painting, sanding, late-night nail-gunning {oh, how our neighbors adored us!} and we have a whole new look.
We do love it.
Hello,
How did you chose the white for your cabinets? Our trim is brilliant white and I feel like the cabinets should be just a touch softer
To mesh better with our sand of celcila granite . I noticed your cabinets are just a tad darker than your trim I think?
Thanks,
Amy
We color matched the white to our existing trim. It is a bit creamier than I wish, but contrasts nicely with the bright white walls
Hi there,
Do you have a tutorial on how to paint kitchen cabinets? Any tips? What color did you use or what white would you recommend to use?
Thanks much, love your kitchen!
I don’t have a tutorial. We used oil-based paint and a small foam roller. The white is a custom color match to our trim.
One question: Where do you put your dishes? You know, the everyday ones that don’t all match. ;)
Could you please tell me where you found your glass jar canisters? I am having trouble locating them in different sizes. I found one or two sizes at Wal-Mart. . .but it’s not really what I want!
Thanks!!!
It’s just beautiful. Bravo for making the changes you wanted to get the space that you felt at-home in. I love it!
Yes, what color is the paint? I love how your house flows!
Love your kitchen! What color is the paint?