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Uncategorized | August 13, 2012

Kitchen Cabinet Makeover: Before and After

Our kitchen cabinets are finally complete! And I couldn’t be happier. Our kitchen is so much brighter and fresh looking. We still have some more projects (granite counter tops, new back splash, new sink and faucet, and painting the walls) but it’s a start!
First, here’s a reminder of what they looked like before:
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And now:
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The paint is Simply White by Benjamin Moore. We hired someone to paint them for us…and since I’m 9 months pregnant it was worth every penny! We also got all new cabinet pulls from Lowe’s that I love. I think the walls might look good painted a greenish, blue color, but haven’t decided yet. I can’t wait for my kitchen to be done! If you are thinking of going white, go for it!

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Looks fantastic! Great transformation 🙂

  2. Life With Lauren says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    It looks amazing!!!

  3. Janna says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Looks great!

  4. Chelsea @ two twenty one says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    They look awesome! Love the hardware you chose!

  5. Meg Cady says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    There is just something about white cabinets that make the world a better place 🙂

  6. Emily @ Raines and Shines says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I love the white cabinets. They look really great.

  7. Linda says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Love it and can't believe how different it looks…especially with your touches of black and red! Enjoy!

  8. Katie says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Looks great!!! We need to get on this too!

  9. erin vancura says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Love the white! I liked your kitchen before… I LOVE it now!

  10. storiesfromatx.com says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    These look awesome! We have white cabinets too, and when we first moved into our house I wasn't sure how I felt about them. Now I feel like it's the best way to go.

  11. MJ says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Kitchen looks great and I love the bead board on the island 🙂

  12. Shayna says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Love the cabinets… they look great!!!

  13. Shari says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    It came out great! White kitchens are the best! 🙂

  14. Katie says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Gorgeous! It makes all of your little accents pop so much!

  15. Joeylee says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    It looks great!!!

  16. ..:danielle:.. says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    i have been waiting for this post!!! BEAUTIFUL! i WILL convince the husband to do this. im so happy it turned out so nice. do you think it would be difficult to do on your own (if you had to? which we will haha)

  17. Amanda says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I absolutely love it! I can't get over how much brighter it made the kitchen! It looks fantastic 🙂

  18. Tara {The Silver Lining} says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I agree – I'm a huge fan of the white cabinets. They look beautiful!! The hardware is perfect too. Your kitchen looks so fresh and new now.

  19. Carolyn says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    OMG! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! So cute!! I love the idea of a greenish blue wall too! I think it'll look amazing!

  20. Blue Dog Belle says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Looks great! Amazing what a little paint and some time can do!

  21. megan says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    What a difference! They look great!!

  22. The Smiths says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Your cabinets look great! I love white cabinets!

  23. Katie {Miss Dixie} says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I adore white kitchens. I think my husband would faint if I suggested ours getting a white coat since they are only 2 years old. It looks awesome!

  24. natasha {schue love} says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    I LOVE the cabinets! They look great..so fresh and clean! Awesome job!

  25. Erin says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    UGH, I LOVE IT!! I really want to paint ours white now!! 🙂

    Also- I wanted to ask if you made/purchased those hanging boxes near your back door? They are super cute– what all do you keep in them?!

  26. Walking on Sunshine says

    August 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    I LOVE IT ,it looks so bright and bigger ,I just love white kitchens
    Well done
    xoxo
    Lulu

  27. Jesica says

    August 13, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    LOVE!

  28. Emily Rehse says

    August 13, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    It looks absolutely fantastic!!

  29. Fashion Meets Food says

    August 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Wow! What a difference! I love it. xo

  30. Tammy says

    August 13, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    It's looks fabulous!

  31. Katy says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:01 am

    It looks amazing! I love the white cabinets; it really brightens up the whole kitchen!

  32. Carey says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:07 am

    I'm so glad you posted this! We have very dark brown (almost black) kitchen cabinets…thank you 70's original decor, haha, and I've been planning in my mind whether to paint or just get new. I'm thinking painting may be the route to go! However I would also want to hire someone. Do you mind me asking what the labor costs were for the painter? Obviously you bought the paint….but I just know my skills wouldn't be nearly as good as a professional!

  33. Mara {One Lucky Girl} says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Very nice! I love white kitchens 🙂

  34. Carolina Charm says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:42 am

    OHHHH MYYYYY GOOOOOSHHH, your kitchen looks ahh-maazing. Normal pregnant momma's get a nursery together in 9 months, but rock star momma's knock out the nursery AND a kitchen re-do! I love the white, it was definitely the right choice!

  35. bev says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:20 am

    It looks even better in person!

    • I wear slippers says

      August 16, 2012 at 9:14 am

      Hey you "Soon-to-Be-Grandma" BEV! Where have you been? Dang!

  36. Cortney says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    It looks SOOO GREAT! I adore white kitchens. That was a requirement when we were house shopping! So glad I found your blog! PS Your hair is Stunning!

  37. Ashley says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    It's amazing how a color change to cabinets can alter how everything else in the kitchen looks! Your kitchen was great before, but the white makes it looks absolutely beautiful – I'm jealous!! 🙂

  38. Caitlin C. says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    Wow!! You did an amazing job… I absolutely love it!! Totally pinterest worthy 🙂

  39. Amanda @ everyday b and b says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I LOVE the white cabinets! we've started looking at houses and anywhere I move I will have white cabinets. looks fantastic!

  40. Lindsey says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:57 am

    WOW! Your kitchen was cute before but now it is awesome! I looks so much bigger too!!!

  41. Kasey Lynne says

    August 23, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Wow! It turned out so great.

    I can't wait for us to do the same thing in our kitchen. Painting your cabinets just gives it that extra oomph!

  42. Hilary says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    I love it! And the granite is gorgeous! That was my number one project in our house as well – we had too much oak for our taste.

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