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my little country kitchen

After some encouraging discussion on Houzz, this is my before & after transformation to my little country kitchen. Of course, I should have entitled it "Before, After( Midway Thru) & After II. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint(highly recommend) for the hutch transformation, SW- Cooling Blue for walls, although they were a little too intense, so toned it down with a wash of chalk paint.The kitchen cabinets are painted & glazed, new sink, faucet & drawer pulls in oilrubbed bronze. Oh, & the island I did a black rubbed back distressed finish. Hope you enjoy my "budget transformation"!

Comments (20)

  • 13 years ago
    Nice one!
  • 11 years ago
    Wondering if you're still happy with how the chalk paint is holding up on your cabinets?
  • 11 years ago
    The red kitchen was beautiful! Why change it to boring blue?
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Haha! I was actually bored with red & the blue which is actually a turquoise is definitely not boring! :)
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Heather M , I actually didn't use ASCP on kitchen cabinets but used it on the antique hutch. I used SW ProClassic enamel on cabs. They are holding up great! Don't think I'd use ASCP on kitchen cabs.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Ahhhh...I...think the original was actually warmer.
  • 11 years ago
    I liked the original and the red more than the turquoise, but they're all cute.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I think the original one is great especially for the wooden cabinets working well with the cream walls. But I also appreciate the new one for the new sink and faucet.
    Actually, if you want to change the style of the original one, I think the red walls are better than blue.
  • 11 years ago
    THANK YOU, Homary! The red walls are DEFINITELY better. The "turquoise" is BORING! I guess it reflects the "decorator's" personality.
  • 11 years ago
    I definitely liked the red better, it suited the country feel more.
  • 11 years ago
    Love your new blue! Looks refreshing....ignore the haters :)
    Imagine This Decorative Painting thanked sophie69
  • 11 years ago
    Love it! It's charming....original....and happy!
    Imagine This Decorative Painting thanked beachlily
  • 11 years ago
    And may I say, some posters need to practice restraint on their " opinions " . Manners are ALWAYS in style.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Thanks all for your comments & opinions. It's no matter to me of any negative comments . The turquoise wall does make me happy, tho' ! My husband freaked when he came in after I completed it but liked it after a few days.,He's used to my changes as I'm a professional decorative painter & am always changing things up . I am much more bold with my own stuff than what I do for clients. I probably will have to change it again as we are selling.... No one would enjoy the turquoise as I have & I probably will add a turquoise wall to the next house... Well, maybe... Ya never know but turquoise is definitely NOT boring but happy!! :)
  • 11 years ago
    I love it! The turquoise is gorgeous!
    Imagine This Decorative Painting thanked pitbulls
  • 11 years ago

    Like the turquoise! I'd suggest going for some dark floors for your next step!

  • 11 years ago

    I love turquoise, I like drastic changes. Love it!!:-)

  • 10 years ago

    Nice one!

  • 10 years ago
    I love the look of the painted cabinets. And while I also preferred the red walls, the beauty of the cream cabinets is that one can change the wall color as often as you like and they go with just about anything. It's just paint - live a little and change things up from time to time.