I knew that painting my kitchen was going to be a beast of a project but I really had NO idea how much of a beast it really would be. I borderline went on melt down mode but a nice conversation with my sister picked me back up.
My house was built in the 50's and my kitchen has all the original 50's decor. I love turquoise and red together, especially in a kitchen and that is what I did! I can't believe it took me so long to re-do my kitchen! Long time coming and I am very happy. It reminds me of an old school soda shoppe.
Here is the before, I apologize for the dark pictures, I took them at night.
So, that is the before of my dreary kitchen.
Here is the after...
I am going to paint the cabinet that the mixer is on white. Just haven't quite gotten around to that yet.
Cedella like to get in all my pictures.
I made new kitchen curtains to go along with the theme. I used red seersucker fabric, turquoise rick rack, and red pom poms.
I spray painted the kitchen chairs white and recovered them with red and white checkered oil cloth.
Still my most favorite find for this kitchen is the vintage bottle opener.
I used all Behr paint from Home Depot. The wall color is Spa and for the cabinets and baseboards I used Ultra Pure White. I still have some work do and will post when I get it accomplished. But, for now, I am happy with it. Now, on to my craft room!
Cheers!
6 comments:
Lizzie, this is so fresh and pretty. You did such a great job. I love to see your posts.
I shouldn't admit to it; but I once had one of those bottle openers screwed into the dashboard of my car.
Cro Magnon, you are hilarious. I bet things got pretty interesting having that bottle opener in your car!
Thanks Aunt Missy! I really like it. The kitchen looks fresh and bright now!
Liz!!!! It looks beautiful! Oh my gosh! I understand the meltdown mode thing. I painted my friend Amy's (from Spiral Diner) kitchen a few years ago, including every single cabinet, the molding, and her back door. It was the biggest project I think I have ever gotten into. I'll probably never do it again! :) You did an amazing job Liz! Big pat on the back!
Thanks Cammi! It's hard to get the pictures to do it justice but I am really happy with the way things turned out. I do have to agree with you...never again will I do a project this big...it just about killed me. I was sore for weeks!
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