It's time again for another Transformation Thursday. It's my little way of having that kick in the pants I need to get stuff done! Feel free to jump in with your makeovers, transformations and great ideas!
A couple of months ago we gutted our kitchen and completely rebuilt the entire thing by hand. One of the biggest parts was building our own custom cabinets, which I painted the same color as the walls, which is the same color as the ceiling, which is the same color as the trim (see the problem?) I had also bought some rope trim to set on top of the back splash. I intended to paint it out the same color, until I did a test strip last night. It just got lost in the white washout.
So, after much contemplation (well, an afternoon's worth while I was at work,) I decided to paint the insets of beadboard on the cupboards and drawers an oceany blue. Once I did that, I decided the rope trim also needed some blue to tie it all in. All the pastels work so well together, even DH loves it!
Not too bad for an hour's worth of work with paint I already had in the cabinet. Gotta love transformations that are so cost effective!
And, for my thifty buddies at Bloggeritaville's Thrifty Thursday, up on top of those shelves are a small collection of vases, each found at various yard sales for a dime each. I love the contrast of the styles and shapes.
Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the Crazy About Chalkboards Party!
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25 sweet little love notes:
I have two rooms tore apart right now. Slowly putting them together. Your kitchen looks great. I intend on earth tones and touches of red in the kitchen. The bathroom will be the same but haven't decided on the accent color.
What a cute kitchen!
Gina -
It looks fabulous!! I love the "oceany" blue color. I may have to join the Transformation Thursday...I could use a kick in the pants to get some things done :) Actually I just posted about my procrastination of my To Do list.
Toni
LOVE it! And I love the bottles. I look forward to the chalkboard post tomorrow, you have my link!
Gina, that touch of blue is fabulous! What an undertaking; I have never tackled a kitchen redo. You did yourself proud! Bravo!
Thanks for sharing!
Tina
Your transformation looks great -well done- love the addition of the pink accessories and light!
Oh, that is almost the color I was going to paint my lamp...and ended up changing...I love the kitchen!! I also add myself to the Mister Linky!!! Thanks!!
Turned out wonderful! Love the accent colors. = ) It's impressive that you and your hubby took on that kitchen redo.
I love the cabinets! We just finished our kitchen remodel a couple of weeks ago, right before a ton of company came to visit...I am so impressed at you building your own custom cabinets! Way to go!
Very cute and unique!
Dawn
I love the touch of blue and with black and white. Very very nice!!
Beautiful. You made those cabinets yourselves? Have you done it before? I ask because we have a kitchen remodel coming up in the future and I would love to talk dh into trying it. You have done such an great job. Love the blue btw.
I do like the insets being painted a different color then the cabinet itself. It pops now. The rope trim brings your eye upward. Very nice.
What a beautiful blue. Love the rope trim!!!! I have to share this with my friend who is in the middle of picking paint. TFS!
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That looks so nice! I love the blue and the trim! Very cute.
All the best,
Allison
Hi Gina,
Love the fresh beachy feel that your kitchen is giving off. Those cabinets are fabulous. I haven't been by in a long time so thought I would stop by and see what you have been up to.
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
Lovely Kitchen!!! I'm off to make mine look that good!!
Hugs, Lisa
That turned out fantastic!!! I LOVE the blue and pink...really great together.
Have a wonderful Friday! :)
Peaking at your blog today and love your kitchen idea. It just all pops together and so pleasing to the eye.
Joyce
Gina - love, love your kitchen make-over! I especially like the colors you've chosen - that blue looks fabulous in there!
Blessings,
Marie
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Beautiful, I love the blue and all the details. I'm a day late, but I posted last week about the before and after of adding curb appeal to our house.
http://delightfuldwelling.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/mission-accomplished/
it turned out darling!
I got so involved in the chalkboard post, my journal wrecking update and Thrifty Thursday that I'm ages behind! So many carnivals, so little time LOL
I love what you've done with your kitchen - all the way down to the tiny glass tiles. Good choice putting a little color on the cabinets.
Your kitchen is absolutely charming and delightful! That blue color is just perfect! laurie
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