Here is the before (click photos to enlarge):
I sanded and then primed the cabinets first. I bought Martha Stewart brand paint in a pretty creamy white color. Gave the cabinets a coat of paint, then when they dried I used a Ralph Lauren glaze over them.
I absolutely love the way they turned out! They have held up great, I was worried that the paint would peel or chip. With 4 kids and lots of use there has been none of that!
I also wanted to add knobs to the cabinets. I was so lucky and found a bag of 88 wooden knobs at a thrift store for $1.99. Can you believe that!?! 88 brand new knobs!
I love how much a simple item can change the look in such a big way.
It took about a week to complete, the sanding was the worst part (it always is!). It was definitely worth the work put into it! I love it!
I'm linking up at Thrifty Decor Chick Before and after party
This is such a fresh update. I love your "new" cabinets and I love your style!
ReplyDeleteWow it looks great I am a bit like you not often sure wether to paint over natural timber or not but your job is motivating
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job! And great buy on those knobs!!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from Thrifty Decor Chick's party and am your newest follower.
Love it! We just painted the cabinets in our kitchen -- makes such a HUGE difference.
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen cabinets make over looks beautiful! I love the color you chose. What a great deal on the knobs! I'm here via Thrifty Decor Chick's party.
ReplyDeleteawesome transformation!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteOh my what a huge change your kitchen took on with the painting of the cabinets. And what luck to find the knobs. Check out my blog for my giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference!! The glazing looks wonderful. How did you apply it? I found your blog via TDC's party! So glad I got to check out your project!
ReplyDeleteThis is EXACTLY what I want to do in our kitchen! Thanks for sharing at TDC, I've bookmarked your post for later.
ReplyDeleteFound you through TDC. I love it! What was the glaze you used? I am wanting to paint mine too but afraid it would chip. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a completely different room! In a good way!
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome! We are just getting ready to re-do ours. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi! Stopping by from Thrifty Decor Chick Before & After Party. I love how your kitchen turned out! I am currently painting my cabinets white - come take a look when you have a chance: http://thriftydecormom.blogspot.com/2011/02/progress.html
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower too!
Lori : )
Thrifty Decor Mom
K - that turned out AMAZING!!! I can't believe how beautiful those are. It seriously looks like a completely different kitchen (looks bigger too). Great job!!!
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Thank you for all your sweet comments! I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! You have taken a builders grade kitchen and made it look fantastic. I love it. Makes me feel like I could paint my cabinets.
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen was nice before but it is gorgeous now! What a transformation, you did a great job with the makeover. The new color makes it brighter and appear more spacious. And great find with the wooden knobs! Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful transformation. You did a great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI stopped by from Get Your Craft On at TCB.
Ruth
Love what you did. I am in the process of doing the same and, like you, hesitated to paint wood because there is no turning back after that without a bunch of labor. Yours turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou should try adding something different to the back of your island (or maybe the whole thing) to make it more of a feature. Like add wainscotting to the back and paint it a different color. Black or a darker version of the wall color, or pop it with a totally different color! Great job.
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