Sunday, November 22, 2009

Want to come see?...Kitchen and Den (Before's and After's)

{I've linked up at Between Naps on the Porch, for Metamorphasis Monday}
Precious darling little child (he was one here)...but I'm showing you the wall behind him. Dark, dreary (nice wood paneling, not the cheap stuff..but too dark), the only 'before' picture I could find for now.

AFTER: Painted and I've already started hanging things on the wall and I'm loving it so far.


After: Bright white (creamy white)...cheery, prettier!!! Not all the way finished, but pretty much. New flooring (ceramic tile), painted cabinets and walls, new knobs...new me.



Before: Wow...yucky. The CARPET HAD to GO!!!!!!!...Orange cabinets HAD TO GO!!!




Hello Pretty Girl! (Bar stools are off with my painter getting painted a nice shiny black coat.)





EYES ARE BLEEDING........






Ok, much better.


Friends, there is still quite a bit for me to work on but I just couldn't keep you hanging any longer. You'll still have MUCH more to look at ....so, stay tuned for more greatness.


19 comments:

Kacey said...

I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!! This all looks amazing! I am so glad you decided to paint the cabinets - oh my goodness! I'm so excited for you!

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

Katy, it looks great! What a difference! Did you link it up to Met Monday? You should, it's fantastic! Congrats, you must be so happy to have it all freshened up in there! Thanks for giving me the heads up, blogging has been on the back burner while we get our kitchen in order. It's getting there.
~Michelle

black eyed susans kitchen said...

It is amazing....lighter, brighter, and so much more today than yesterday. Great job!
Susan

Dina said...

It looks amazing! I am sure it was probably a pain to paint the cabinets, but it was so worth it. Everything looks great!

edie said...

Katy!!!! Yeah for you. It looks fantastic and I know you are so enjoying it. Way to be brave and paint those cabs. Just in time for Thanksgiving too.
Hugs,
edie

Sarah said...

LOVE it! Love the color on the walls...beautiful and cheery!

Jill said...

Love it! Love it! I know you are sooooooo glad you painted those cabinets. Painting cabs is one of the yuckiest jobs, but also one of the most rewarding when they are all done! This will make all that holiday cooking a little more bearable. ha!

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

you are one lucky lady! The afters look fabulous!
Love the new look behind(over) the couch!
great kitchen!
gail

Valeree said...

LOVE your "new" kitchen!! It's so crisp and bright. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Deanna said...

Beautiful! The white cabinets were definitely a good idea.

Marigene said...

What a difference between the before and after...it looks great! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Destination Seaborn said...

Wow, what a difference! You did a great job! White kitchens are my favorite! Please stop by my blog destinationseaborn.blogspot.com I have a kitchen (similar era) that I'll soon be posting before/after pics. ~Lisa

Megan@SortaCrunchy said...

KATY! This is AMAZING! I am super proud of you. Just gorgeous and TOTALLY you! Love, love, love.

Anonymous said...

Katy,

It looks wonderful! It doesn't even look like the same kitchen!

emily freeman said...

Love it! It always surprises me how much wonderfulness a coat of paint can bring. Well done!

The Soladay Family said...

I am so proud of you for doing it! I know it was a pain, a lot of work.... look at the end result!!! IT LOOKS AMAZING!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow That looks awesome!!!!

morewineplease said...

AWESOME!!! Wow Katy, you do good work! ;)

Shannon said...

Wow!! It looks amazing! Great job! I bet you are loving it!