Friday, October 15, 2010

New Kitchen

Well, I took the leap. I painted the cabinets white. When I originally painted the countertops, I chickened out on the cabinets. After 6 months of debate, I convinced myself to do it. The cabinets were orange-y and all the other wood in the house is dark wood I was scared that I would not be able to paint them correctly and they would look horrible and then I would be stuck with no doors on the cabinets.



I like the way it turned out. It seems much bigger and 10 times cleaner. Its come along way from Cow wallpaper borders and blue counter tops!


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23 comments:

  1. RoxaneOctober 15, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    They are beautiful, Margo! They look brand new. Just wish I could be there to see it.

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  2. grandma bOctober 16, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    What a great improvement. It sure makes your kitchen look lighter and brighter. You must be working day and night to find the time to go to school, work and redecorate your house!! Gr. B.

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  3. ReneeOctober 20, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    did you sand the cabinets first? what kind of paint did you use? I am getting ready to do this project too!

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  4. RoeshelOctober 20, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    They look amazing! We're doing the same thing but like you, scared to death! lol So reassuring to see your cabinet-painting happy ending story! Thanks so much for sharing in the DIY Project parade! :)

    Roeshel

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  5. mmshanksOctober 23, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Renee, I did sand them first. Then I ACTUALLY used primer and then two coats of white paint.It sounds like a lot but I did it in sections. It took about two weeks with a lot of open cabinets and paints cans everywhere but definitely worth it.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Wow what a transformation! Great job looks great!

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  7. Karen At Home BlogFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Stopping by from Amanda's over at Serenity Now. What an amazing difference the white cabinets make. Great job!!!

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  8. Amanda @ Serenity NowFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Much better "After." I love white kitchens. :)

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  9. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    White looks amazing! I'd hardly know it's the same kitchen.

    I'm visiting from Amanda's party. Hope you'll stop by my blog soon!

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  10. JenniferFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    This looks fantastic! Stopping by from DIY. I'm getting ready to paint my cabinets white also, but keep putting it off b/c I know it will be time consuming. Yours looks beautiful!
    Jen

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  11. Frugal JenFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    That looks great! What a big transformation. Enjoy that kitchen.

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  12. SaritaFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I would LOVE to see another post with more information on how you did it! I seriously just started looking into painting our formica countertops today and saw the marble-y effect like it seems you used! Let me know if you blog about it! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  13. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Looks great! Definitely a big change from the before! Wow!

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  14. HomeroadApril 22, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Wow! What a difference a coat of paint makes... I have yet to get brave, I want mine white too!
    Visiting from Chic on a Shoestring!
    Susan @ homeroad.net

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  15. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Kitchen looks great! How did you paint the counter tops?

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  16. SaraMay 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Love love love the cabinets, but I'm obsessed with white cabinets! And you painted your countertops?? Did you blog about that too??

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  17. Country GlendaMay 7, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Everyone wants to know how you painted the countertops. Please share.

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  18. AshleyMay 9, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I second what sarita said - i would love a play by play ;)

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  19. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdMay 15, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    What a dramatic change! Love what you have done. I am a new follower. Can't wait to see more of your projects.

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  20. MariaelenaMay 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    beautiful and so bright and cheery...enjoy your lovely kitchen!!...come on over for a visit...Mariaelena

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  21. Beth at southernfriedliving.blogspot.comJune 5, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Hello fellow Texan! I love your new white cabinets! It really makes your kitchen look more modern, fresh and clean! I am currently in the middle of the same project!! It's a lot of work!

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  22. cheryl @ nefotlak.June 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    just new to your blog - and catching up on things!
    love your kitchen makeover - just lovely.
    hugz,
    mrs c. xox

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  23. LporterJuly 11, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Great job Girl!!! Thats going to make you MONEY...Linda

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