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!
They are beautiful, Margo! They look brand new. Just wish I could be there to see it.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeletedid you sand the cabinets first? what kind of paint did you use? I am getting ready to do this project too!
ReplyDeleteThey 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! :)
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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.
ReplyDeleteWow what a transformation! Great job looks great!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Amanda's over at Serenity Now. What an amazing difference the white cabinets make. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteMuch better "After." I love white kitchens. :)
ReplyDeleteWhite looks amazing! I'd hardly know it's the same kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from Amanda's party. Hope you'll stop by my blog soon!
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!
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That looks great! What a big transformation. Enjoy that kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Definitely a big change from the before! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a difference a coat of paint makes... I have yet to get brave, I want mine white too!
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Susan @ homeroad.net
Kitchen looks great! How did you paint the counter tops?
ReplyDeleteLove love love the cabinets, but I'm obsessed with white cabinets! And you painted your countertops?? Did you blog about that too??
ReplyDeleteEveryone wants to know how you painted the countertops. Please share.
ReplyDeleteI second what sarita said - i would love a play by play ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a dramatic change! Love what you have done. I am a new follower. Can't wait to see more of your projects.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and so bright and cheery...enjoy your lovely kitchen!!...come on over for a visit...Mariaelena
ReplyDeleteHello 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!
ReplyDeletejust new to your blog - and catching up on things!
ReplyDeletelove your kitchen makeover - just lovely.
hugz,
mrs c. xox
Great job Girl!!! Thats going to make you MONEY...Linda
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