May 6, 2014

Kitchen Cabinet Transformation

I never tire of it; breathing new life into something old! This kitchen had suffered flood damage and so the homeowners (who are lovely people!) took the opportunity to not only repair the damages but update other elements. They had already replaced the floor and countertops.

Old cabinets

Obviously, the cabinets were next in line.

Newly painted cabinets

They chose a fresh cream color with a charcoal glaze. It complemented the floor and granite perfectly! They added a kitchen island which was built using part of the old cabinetry.

Newly built island before finish

They chose a charcoal black distressed finish to add some character.

Charcoal black distressed island

I love before and after photos.

Before

Especially when I remember to take them!

After

I’m giddy about this kitchen makeover! They have a few more items to change before the project is complete but I couldn’t wait to share! Cabinets, people!

Posted in Cabinets, color, Faux Finishes, Home Decor, Inspiration, Paint, Repurpose
Tagged distressed island, kitchen cabinets, painted cabinets
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July 9, 2013

“No More Elephants” Bar Area

It was time to update this lovely little bar area and that was the first thing my client said as I started to cover up the wall paper, “no more elephants”.

Here is the bar before:

Bar before

A wine rack had been incorporated into the cabinetry so a new finish would be needed for consistency.

Wine rack addition

Here are the lovely results. The walls now have a stunning dark brown plaster with some metallic peeking through.

Bar after

And the cabinets are a cream base with a light “chocolate” glaze.

And it ties in beautifully with the granite countertop! Updating just feels so good!

Posted in Cabinets, color, Faux Finishes, Home Decor, Paint, Walls
Tagged faux finish, metallic highlights, painted cabinets, plaster walls
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March 27, 2013

Cabinet Trends

People are branching out with their cabinet choices since it is no longer necessary to replace the whole shebang to get a different look. Paint, stain or a combination of the two can cover up your existing cabinet finish including those white melamine/thermafoil cabinets that are standard in many homes.