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This week – I am going to give you a small glimpse at my almost-complete kitchen. This project started in July. Last July! All that remains is two side countertops of either marble or granite – I just cannot decide. But – back to this post….
My kitchen started out as a nightmare. The previous owner had “crackled” the cabinets, as well as, all the mouldings throughout the kitchen and breakfast area. It was horrid. The crackle was not applied correctly and there were gobs of crackle medium, thereby causing gobs of paint. Ick! Double Ick! I lived with it for several years while we were trying to decide if we wanted to gut the kitchen – or just work with what we had.
This decision was pretty much taken from our hands when our dear Nephew, who was getting married, asked if we would host some of the smaller wedding events at our home. I quickly agreed. Why? Because I knew that I could get about anything I wanted out of Mr Grits – and with less grumbling and complaining. LOL (Yea, Evil is my middle name.) But, time was a factor and so – we decided to work with what we had.
The above pics show my paint samples and my experiments with deciding what to do with the cabs. We also decided to add width and length onto the existing island – but that’s another post. 🙂
I knew I wanted a display shelf. Mr. Grits thought I was nuts to give away precious storage space. Now he did have a point there….giving up space which could be filled with more dishes was a sacrifice. But, I wanted a display area, and it just made sense to convert the middle set of cabinets.
The above pic shows where the beadboard was installed. The shelf was placed back in while I was deciding if I wanted it to stay or be one large, open space.
I decided on one large open space. You can also see where I glazed the beadboard using the cabinet paint. I love this area. I have plans to have a small light added eventually.
This is the most recent pic. (sorry its blurry) I found this lovely, wire topiary form and knew it would give the added height I needed to balance the rooster topiary.
This is the most recent pic. (sorry its blurry) I found this lovely, wire topiary form and knew it would give the added height I needed to balance the rooster topiary.
I have had the rooster moss and ivy topiary for sometime. The oil painting is from eBay, and depicts a still life of fruits and veggies.
So that’s my Before and After this week. Hopefully, I will be able to share with you the complete Before and After of my kitchen re-do in a few weeks….when I make up my mind about the countertops. 🙂
I have one more thing to share…..
Evidently, in the House of Grits….watching cartoons has become a dangerous contact sport requiring the use of a safety helmet. LOL
If you think that’s bad – you should see things around here when we watch the NC State (yay!) vs. UNC Chapel Hill (boo!) basketball games. ;-D
Make sure you hop over to Susan’s blog to see all the other Met Monday posts.
May You Have a Blessed Monday…Barb
prof en retraite says
I love your kitchen, Barb! I often think I should invite people over about once a month so I will get some things done!! lol It is a great motivator! Love the helmet! Have a good week and keep us posted on Mr Grits…hugs…Debbie
View CommentHappy To Be says
Oh Barb this is a wonderful Met Monday girl..I love that you made a display area like that..your color choices are wonderful..now that little Cole is just darling…what a pround granny you are girl…have a wonderful Monday barb…hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
View Commentmbkatc230 says
Barb, I can’t believe the difference in this space! I love the green you chose for the cabinets, and the display area is a great idea. And you know I covet, um, love those green plates on the soffit. Hugs, Kathy (and the picture of Mr Cole in the helmet is too funny)
View Commentcarolinajewel says
I love your kitchen! The display shelf is wonderful and adds so much. Definitely worth the sacrifice! 😀 Jewel
View CommentLinda says
That’s such a beautiful redo. I really like the display area and the way you set it up. Lovely job!
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Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Great makeover Barb!!
View Commentsantamaker says
Great transformation and a big “yay” for you !
View CommentBo says
Your cabinet color is so pretty… and the idea for the display shelf gives the kitchen pizazz…Love how it looks… 😉 Bo
View Commentxinex says
I love your kitchen, Barb! Love the color you chose for the cabinets and Ilike the display area.I have to add, your grandson is so cute in a helmet…Christine
View CommentRobin says
WHAT A TRANFORMATION!!! As always, everything is absolutely gorgeous!!! BUT, I have one suggestion….I think you should have left the doors all the different colors….lol….just kidding! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your kitchen!!
How’s Mr. Grits?? Continued prayers for a painless and complete recovery!!
Robin
View Commentkimmcl says
Wow! I just love that open space cabinet area and what you did with it. I’m tellin’ ya, you Southern gals really know how to decorate. Tell Mr. Grits he did a great job!
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Chrissy says
Good job…. love how you have that shelf displayed, really nice kitchen indeed!
View CommentRaggedy Girl says
We are going to paint our cabinets this summer and I would love for you to say it was “so easy” because they are so beautiful in that soft green. I can’t wait to see it all done. I like the niche for treasures.
Have a Wonderful Day!
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Chandy says
You’re a Bordallo fan, too! That makes you so cool like me! ;-D
Lovely kitchen and I hope to see some of those wedding pics soon!
Carolyn of What Now? Tablescapes
View CommentMomovthree says
Wow! What a difference. I can’t believe what a wonderful change you made seeing the before shots, it really shows all your hard work. It looks amazing!
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Bama Belle says
I love it!! Great job and a very good eye
View CommentMom in High Heels says
It looks fantastic! What a difference. And what were the previous owners thinking with all that crackle? Yuck.
View Commentann says
I love your display area.How is Mr.Grits doing?I’ll keep cking with you.I wish you my best..ann
View Commentjanet says
wow a fantastic idea, i really love the display and can hardly wait to see your kitchen complete,i know its going to be beautiful
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janet
Cynthia says
Barb,
View CommentI love the kitchen redo, the cupboards are great!! I can’t wait to see the rest of the redo. Cindy
marty39 says
Barb, I just love your kitchen. I can’t believe you had the vision to paint the cabinets a soft green and then the beadboard. Enlarging the island is such a fabulous thing. I love huge islands and my last house had one that was l2 ft. long. I used every inch of it. I can’t wait to see what you decide for the counters. Love ya and praying for Mr. Grits. Hugs, Marty
View CommentKimm at Reinvented says
I lvoe your kitchen, that display space was a fantastic idea!
View Commentsalmagundi says
That is a great choice of color for your cupboards – great job. Praying for your husband’s health – hope everything goes well. Sally
View CommentKBeau says
Love what you’re doing with your kitchen. If you’re trying to decide between marble and granite in an area that gets lots of use, I would definitely recommend granite. Marble will be more prone to scratching and staining.
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Hi Barb,
Your kitchen is so fresh and cheerful! I love it!
Please show us the whole room very soon.
Here’s hoping you hubby is doing well this evening.
View Comment~Melissa
laurie @ bargain hunting says
Barb, your kitchen is so pretty. Love your display niche. I hope all is going well with your husband. I’m praying for ya’ll. I love that the helmet is comfortable enough that he doesn’t even remember it is on his head. aurie
View CommentScooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda says
Hi Barb, Your kitchen transformation is amazing!
I scrolled on down to your celedon tablescape! It is stunning! The green and black is gorgeous together! You did a wonderful job coordinating this one!
My prayers are with your husband! I’ll check back for updates! ~hugs, Rhonda 🙂
View CommentSusan says
Love your kitchen. What kind of paint did you use for the cabinets?
View CommentDiane says
I love your kitchen! We need to get busy on ours! ♥ Diane
View CommentWsprsweetly Of Cottages says
You have quite a project going and going very well from what I could see. It is going to be one beautiful kitchen!! I hope your Mr. Grits is doing alright. I had a terrible time scrolling when I visited your blog..so hope I didn’t miss anything. The green you chose is SO fresh and beautiful. I love it!
View CommentTomarie says
What a transformation! I love the color you chose! Laura
View CommentAlisa Lucas-Brown says
Hi Barb,
View CommentI love the transformation in your kitchen. I actually love painted cabinets and the colors you chose are so fresh. I can’t wait to see what you do with your island and the countertops. 🙂 I guess Cartoons can get a little rowdy! LOL!
See ya soon.
Smiles,
Alisa
Candy says
WOW! love the color of the ‘new’ cabinets. So pretty.
View CommentHappy Tues, Candy
kate says
love the color you choice for your kitchen , beautiful!!!!
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kate
Kathysue says
You know how much I love your kitchen and the moulding looks great. how cute is that baby boy.I just love his little face.Hope all is well Miss You! Kathysue
View CommentAnonymous says
I love your kitchen cabinet redo..please let us know the color and how you did them…Thanks. Tanya
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