9.14.2010

My Kitchen Redo





I finally painted the cabinets! Well not just me, but me and the Mr. I could not be anymore excited about the outcome. The before is here in case you needed a refresher. It took one night and a full day. We used a sprayer for the doors and Kellen hand painted the rest. The colors I used were Warm Stone by Sherwin Williams for the bottom and __________ for the top by Benjamin Moore but was colored matched by Sherwin Williams. Marianne came over and helped me narrow down my color choices. Let's just say I had a hard time making up my mind and she came to the rescue in a huge way. Did I happen to mention that I am one happy lady?

102 comments:

  1. Wow! The contrast between the upper and lower cabinets is incredible-not to mention sophisticated. Y'all did such a nice job. It makes me wish I had my big, nice kitchen in Charlotte so I could revamp it.

    Congrats on the kitchen re-do and on your recent birthday celebration! It looks like this year is already off to a wonderful start.

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  2. It looks so elegant and sophisticated! I like the colors you chose, it looks great with your floor! Very well done, Paula!

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  3. I like the contrasting colors of your cabinets!
    Great work.
    L.

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  4. looks incredible!! love the warm stone.

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  5. fabulous Paula...well worth the effort! Enjoy your new space...

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  6. Beautiful! I like the colors, and I especially like the dark wood floors.

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  7. looks just beautiful! i'd never think to paint the top and bottom cabinets different colors. so great that you feel refreshed and accomplished.

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  8. Wow, it looks fantastic! We currently have wooden cupboard (much like yours) and I'm toying with painting them to get rid of the '90s country cottage' feel.

    x Jasmine

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  9. LOVE IT, I have the same cabinets and want to paint them white but feel intimidated, I can't believe you did it so fast!!! Awesome job

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  10. GOrgeous paula! I love the results and I think you chose the perfect colors.

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  11. Wow!! They look great! They look really professional.

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  12. Great job!! I love the way it turned out. You must be so, so happy!

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  13. Great colours. So soothing. A perfect place to cook. You did a great job.

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  14. love it! great job!!!! Looks fantastic. Love the colors, too.

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  15. I love how it turned out! These pics have me eyeing my own cabinets. Hum...

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  16. looks PERFECT! Can you send me details on your counter top?

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  17. i am impressed! It looks like an entirely new kitchen!

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  18. i am impressed! It looks like an entirely new kitchen!

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  19. It looks great! I love the colors!

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  20. Paula, it looks lovely. I just know you'll really enjoy seeing this space everyday. Great choices on the colors!

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  21. Looks amazing!!! Love the combination! What a difference it makes!

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  22. I love it! Especially the gray on the bottom cabinets. Makes me think I need to paint mine. My husband will be so happy ;)

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  23. It is gorgeous. I love the color choices and the use of two different colors of the cabinets. It looks like a whole new fresh space. Now you just need more baskets! The chalkboard wall looks cute as well.

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  24. It looks great! No doubt you are a happy lady. Love the two contrasting colors.

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  25. A gazillion times better Paula...looks like a completely different kitchen...awesome...good skills lovely!! x

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  26. wow! super impressed. Looks awesome.

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  27. oh Paula..WOW, it's GORGEOUS! The colors are amazing, just amazing. It's perfect, perfect, perfect. xx

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  28. Looks amazing!!! I found your blog when you were doing your backsplash and now this!!! Pure bliss and what a great space to be in now. Love love love every aspect of it...especially the lil' stud muffin, he is quiet the accessory.

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  29. Looks great! Love the colors. Makes me wish we had used a sprayer for our doors. That makes such a difference.

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  30. Great job! The cabinets look amazing! I'm dying to paint mine!

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  31. Brilliant! What a difference that made!

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  32. Wow! Amazing transformation...totally different kitchen. I love it! So bright and light now.

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  33. wow, great work! i'm tempted to try this myself. only a day and a half?

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  34. Looks wonderful! It brightens up your space and also updates it greatly! Enjoy it~

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  35. Wow! I love it! So pretty, I love the two different colors, they are so pretty together, WEEEEEEE, (btw, we have the same oven! hahahah)

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  36. Paula this looks great! Thank you for having me over! I had to post this on H&H today. Can't wait to come see it!

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  37. Your kitchen is Beautfiul!! Love the different colors you used and the big baskets on top are perfect.
    Londen

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  38. Your kitchen looks great. Love the colors you painted the cabinet.

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  39. It looks great! It's amazing what a little paint can do. :)

    Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com

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  40. Your kitchen turned out GORGEOUS!! Fabulous job! I love it.

    *Grabs a paintbrush and attacks my kitchen cabinets*

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  41. oh my gosh, what a difference! It looks amazing. I am loving your colour choices - the grays look so soft and elegant.

    And only one day and night, hmm that's inspiring!

    p.s. thanks so much for your sweet comment on my dressing table :)

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  42. They look amazing. Awesome what a little paint can do. I am sure they have already brought you many smiles!

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  43. Looks awesome! You have got to be worn-out! So worth it though. Enjoy!

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  44. Oh, the subway tile and the dreamy, creamy gray! Love.

    And. I cannot believe you did this in a night and full day. Seriously? We painted our built-in bookcase/cupboards, and while I love, love them, they took FOREVER! I'm super impressed with you all!

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  45. Looks great Paula! Maybe one day I will be able to see it in real life one day. We are coming in town at the end of October for a week. Shall we have a game night?

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  46. Nice Blog! Wanna follow each other?

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  47. Oh wow, you've inspired me to attempt to paint mine. Did you do any sanding? The sanding part is what prevents me from starting mine up. Lovely color choices!

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  48. Paula, it is simply stunning!!!! I LOVE!

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  49. Oh, and I meant to ask - what is the countertop?

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  50. yea! I have been waiting for your big reveal! it looks fantastic and I know you are just giddy about it!

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  51. I cannot believe they were ever brown! Its amazing how great it looks!

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  52. I cannot believe they were ever brown! Its amazing how great it looks!

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  53. Looks amazing, Paula! The colors are just perfection. Enjoy your gorgeous kitchen! :)

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  54. it looks totally fantastic lady!!

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  55. Wow! What a beautiful kitchen! Your paint colors are so pretty!

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  56. I love it, but then I would .... since I painted my kitchen almost the identical colours this summer. You can see it here http://gracie-senseandsimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/08/our-250-kitchen-makeover.html. We must have been looking at the same inspiration photos or drinking the same water or something.

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  57. It looks just perfect....couldn't be better. You'll love it...and you should as much time as a mama is in there!

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  58. Looks amazing! The color choices are perfect!

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  59. gorgeous!! love it all (esp. your cute little guy! : ).

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  60. I am not sure what is cuter, your rehabed gorgeous cabinets or your wee-man! Paula your kitchen looks fabulous. Great DIY!!

    Cheers ~ Deb

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  61. I love, love, love it! Looks so gorgeous. I wish I wish I could lighten up my cabinets! One day, maybe. Great job!
    xo trina

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  62. I love it! The colours are perfect. I can't believe it only took you one night and one day - that's amazing. Great work!

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  63. GORGEOUS!!! I forwarded to my hubby who thinks painting our cabinets is too daunting. I said "please read this & PLEASE consider" - i mean the color is done - you picked the PERFECT grey! Please share your knobs, why did you decide on the silver & cite your find :)

    Thank you mucho!!! Love it!!!! What a happy, gorgeous kitchen!!!

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  64. Glad you're happy with them, because they look fantastic! Nice job and darling kitchen.

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  65. Wow, came out beautiful! so happy for you.

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  66. Your kitchen looks amazing! I'm inspired by your home decor creativeness and prettiness.

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  67. I LOVE the colors you picked. Great help and I'm so happy to hear it went well. Awesome job!

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  68. It looks so great! I love the contrast between the bottom cabinets and the subway tile.

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  69. beautiful combination of colors. I know it feels wonderful in there...

    great job.

    Donna

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  70. Wow, Loving your kitchen. Great kitchen. Love the 2 tones.

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  71. They look great! What a great job you guys did! The color looks very "Martha Stewart"!

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  72. gorgeous! i can't believe the time frame. you guys are quick! pam

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  73. The counter top is silestone from lowes. It's quartz and has tons of benefits... http://www.silestoneusa.com/aboutus/factsheet.cfm

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  74. what a difference a coat of paint makes! it just brightens everything up so nicely!

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  75. paula!! it looks amazing....LOVE the paint color your chose!!!

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  76. Wowza it makes such a difference (just looked at your before pics)
    GREAT JOB!

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  77. This is so elegant and beautifully edited I just want to move in!!! I love Warm Stone by SW. Used it a lot with clients in the past, it never disappoints.

    Beautiful and Bravo!

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  78. Oooh - I love it! Love your dark floorboards too. Cream/white/chocolate brown - one of my fave combos!

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  79. I LOVE the color of cabinets, and I was going to say that even before I learned that you just painted them. Plus, I'm jealous of how big your kitchen is.

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  80. Hi,

    I love your cabinets. What color did you use for the upper cabinets?

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  81. Gorgeous colors--it looks so high-end! Great job! So glad I found you through Haven & Home!

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  82. I so wish I could remember exactly what I used for the upper cabinets. As soon as I found out I will be sure to share. Sorry!

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  83. I know it has already been stated but...your kitchen is beautiful! I love the cabinets and the subway tile backsplash. Everything looks great, well done!

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  84. Paula, what a transformation! Love what you did! Can't believe you guys did it yourselves. It looks like a professional paint company spent a week at your house!

    5 stars! (love the color choices)

    ox, Mon

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  85. love the grey...might get mine painted now, but only due to the overflow upstairs that caused a leak in the kitchen ceiling...how 'bout that silver lining! :)

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  86. I'm in the same position as a lot of your readers...wanting to paint my kitchen cabinets but a bit fearful. Could you explain the process? How is the paint holding up? Would love to hear all the juicy details!! Thanks and your kitchen looks amazing.

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