Monday, January 23, 2012

Kitchen Makeover


When we traveled to Texas in late November to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter and our son-in-law, they had completed an amazing kitchen transformation.  Above is the 'House Beautiful' shot of her kitchen. I loved it!! Okay, it wasn't actually in House Beautiful, but it should have been!


 Same shot, but BEFORE all the hard work


 First Step: Painting the Kitchen Cabinets White
a great improvement!


 Looking through the kitchen to the dining room
(with a big surprise waiting in the next dining room shot)


 Same shot, after upper cabinets over the stove have been removed
and a new streamlined stove hood installed.
Isn't it gorgeous!

Did you notice the grand piano in what was formerly the dining room? Who wouldn't trade in a dining table for a grand piano! And now, the den is where the dining table is located. Great choice!


 Another BEFORE shot, this one looking toward the eating nook


 Annnnnnnnd......AFTER - Same perspective
What a huge change!
Love those tangerine-color accents.


 The Finished Project

I wonder how ambitious she is going to feel when she comes for her August visit this year. Hmmmm. I'm sitting here looking at my natural oak kitchen cabinets. Wouldn't they look great with a white makeover! Kevin is already shaking his head 'NO.' What a spoiled sport! ;-)

The Homeowners
Awww...aren't they cute!


Thanks for letting me post about your kitchen, Honey!♥


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36 comments:

  1. Terri @ A Creative PrincessJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Wow! What an amazing makeover! I wish I would get brave enough to paint my kitchen cabinets (as if I need another project!).

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  2. PauletteJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Your daughters kitchen has made a beautiful transformation! Makes me want to redo my kitchen.❤

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  3. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    LOVE the clean lines and the new vent for the stove top! I need to show this to my husband. Get ready for a loud noise coming from the southern part of your world! I so would like to paint my wood cabinets, but my MIL, who worked very hard to finished them, might just have a heart attack if I do. The fun tight rope walk of living in the family home. It's all good though; they just need a good polishing that I am supposed to get to sometime before March is over.

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  4. JoyceJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    What a beautiful makeover! You've got a few months to convince her on yours : )

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  5. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Amazing makeover. I love their new kitchen. I'm sure they are loving it everyday!

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  6. RobinJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I love the new air vent..it's so pretty. A beautiful make over. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. DeniseJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Such a lovely makeover.

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  8. MartiJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    It doesn't even look like the same room. Painted cabinets are so in now. I whitewashed mine, and they look a million times better.

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  9. Maggie AnnJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    What a great look they have achieved! Everybody loves a make-over. The vent over the stove is great...and yes, they are a cute couple!!

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  10. jennyfrecklesJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Amazing how white brightens up the scheme. Loving those orange accents too.

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  11. StacyJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I think I am in love with that range hood. ;D

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  12. Lois ChristensenJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    What a beautiful transformation all with a can of paint and some imagination! Beautiful job! Love the grand piano! Enjoy your day!

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  13. Amy, a redeemed sheepJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Whoa! They did an amazing job! It looks fantastic!!

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  14. Heide at ApronHistoryJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Gotta love the power of paint!!

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  15. Empty NesterJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    They did a GREAT job! What an improvement- and so bright! Now, if we could just move Texas closer to you...or me...LOL

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Wow! What a transformation - I really love the outcome! It's so nice and bright now. And the contrast of the black and steel is great. Excellent work!
    Have a lovely day! Big hugs x

    Eva

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  17. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Yes they are cute and so is that fabulous kitchen! We are wanting to paint the cabinets in our 12year old kitchen but don't have the courage, yet. It encourages me to see the beautiful transformations on other blogs. Your daughter must be very pleased with the finished look. -------Shannon

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  18. Ruth KellyJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Incredible makeover - love it.

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  19. erinJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    It looks amazing! We just redid my kitchen too! We also painted the cabinets white! Great minds. :) WHAT A HUGE JOB - huge payoff - but so much work. Looks great.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Absolutely amazing! I love the stove hood and you're right, this kitchen should have been featured in House Beautiful.

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  21. Cranberry MorningJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Thanks for the nice comments. I'll be sure to pass them on to our daughter. Looks like the range hood is a huge hit with all of us! :-)

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  22. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Oh wow! That looks just beautiful! They did such a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing this with us!
    ~Tonia @TheGunnySack.com

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  23. Kate @ craftwhateverJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    So beautiful! They did such a nice job on their kitchen! Very updated and clean colors. Quite "House Beautiful" yes.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Wow, what a great makeover job! Love the new look of their kitchen.

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  25. G InspiresJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    You all did great! Looks so much better, totally transformation. Good job!

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  26. the cape on the cornerJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    yikes, that's some before! i love the bright and airy after, especially over the range. great job they did.

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  27. Mama HenJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I love it! I love white kitchens. So bright and inviting! I hope you are doing well! The picture of your daughter and son in law is lovely. have a bgreat day!

    Mama Hen

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  28. DeborahJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I love the looks of this kitchen. It is so full of light and streamlined. What a beautiful place to cook a meal and after the meal, guests could listen to Angie play her beautiful piano. Good job Angie and Gus! :)

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  29. RachelJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I LOVE the makeover! I can't wait to have a house where I can have a bigger kitchen. The one in my apartment is about the size of a closet. I have to walk in backwards to walk out forward! :/

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  30. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 24, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    What a wonderful transformation! And a very cute couple! I know you're proud of them! ♥♥♥

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  31. laurieJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I love it.....it's awesome!

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  32. Yenta MaryJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Oh, it's so bright and welcoming! Worth every stressful moment ... :)

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  33. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Wow, what a difference a little sweat can make! Looks good!

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  34. Vicky @ Mess For LessJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Love it! Oh my gosh, it was so dated before and just so sleek and stylish now. They must love being in their kitchen. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  35. J_on_tourJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Light colours have worked wonders here. It's an impressive house from what we have been shown here.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:49 PM

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