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The Before and (almost) After


I can almost say that my kitchen is done.  Almost.  I still have a few sewing projects to do, but most of the big jobs are done.  We have painted twice, first to yellow then to taupe.  The cupboards have been refinished to a less orange tone. We added knobs and pulls to the cabinets, painted the bar stools, and refinished the kitchen table.  The floors were refinished over spring break.  The granite tile and backsplash was one of our first projects.  I just couldn’t live with the blue. 

I can finally say, “I LOVE MY KITCHEN!”

Here are some “before” shots.

What a difference!

Here’s a picture with the new paint and valances too!
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The Comments

  • Kim
    April 25, 2011

    I love your kitchen too Becca! I blew up all the pictures and got lost in them! Gorgeous!!!
    xoxo,
    Kim

  • Bonnie
    April 25, 2011

    Your kitchen looks wonderful. Getting rid of the blue countertops was a major improvement. Love the black painted furniture.

  • Char
    April 25, 2011

    You guys did an amazing job Becca! So now that your house is all done….how about a neighbors project? 🙂

  • Traci
    April 25, 2011

    What a great transformation. I like the openness of your kitchen. The last few details are also such a pain.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Traci

  • marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
    April 25, 2011

    Your kitchen looks fabulous. That really was a lot of blue. The granit and new cabinet color is stunning. Great transformation. Hugs, Marty

  • Dear Sweet Home
    April 25, 2011

    Becca, it looks beautiful! So happy for you! Thanks for your sweet visit to my blog last week…I wanted to join your party but, I had trouble getting my pics uploaded so I missed alot of parties! Hope you had a great Easter!

  • Mama Sue
    April 26, 2011

    Becca, It is beautiful! You will love your new kitchen. It makes such a difference when your are working in a lovely space. We finished our kitchen remodel a few months ago and I posted it recently on my blog.

  • Emily @ LaForce Be With You
    April 27, 2011

    Looks wonderful!

    I just awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award! Go check it out

    http://www.laforcebewithyou.com/2011/04/versatile-blogger-award.html

  • Leanne
    May 1, 2011

    That turned out beautiful. It looks so much lighter with all the blue gone and I love the countertops. I love all the light from the skylight too. Thanks for linking to Home Decor and Organizing Link Party.

  • Noelle @ Mesa AZ Photography
    May 2, 2011

    The new counters make ALL the difference. Love it.

  • andiejaye
    May 4, 2011

    wow! what a change! looks so much more glamourous! we've just finished our kitchen as well. isn't it great to cook in a room you love?