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Kitchen finally finished.

5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

Here is the kitchen I was working on after much advice from here. We had some substantial leaking, which ruined much of the finish on the cabinets. While I wanted to re stain, the cost was substantial ($7800), so we repainted in Farrow and Ball Pigeon. I saved some by doing the sanding and priming. I gave up and had the painter spray them. I also decided to go with the Ann Sacks savoy tile (which I installed myself). We were able to lay the wood over the tile, as it was securely down on a cement slab. The wood was engineered white oak, which I found on Facebook marketplace. My favorite thing I did was have the electrician relocate the electrical boxes to below the cabinets, so the backsplash was uninterrupted. Thanks again to all who helped with their ideas and suggestions!










Comments (43)

  • 5 years ago

    Very pretty and much brighter. I love painted cabinets!

    lms_1209 thanked mama goose_gw zn6OH
  • 5 years ago

    What a fantastic transformation!

    lms_1209 thanked ilikefriday
  • 5 years ago

    Love the cabinets!

    lms_1209 thanked Trem Wills
  • 5 years ago

    So serene and calm looking

    lms_1209 thanked H D
  • 5 years ago

    May I ask the brand etc. of the flooring. It’s beautiful

    lms_1209 thanked toni1947
  • 5 years ago

    Here is the flooring (ADM flooring in Sora) https://www.admflooring.com/sora/

    Thank you

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Wonderful transformation. The hanging pendant lights are fantastic.

    lms_1209 thanked PRM Custom Builders
  • 5 years ago

    What a lovely new kitchen!

    lms_1209 thanked Zalco/bring back Sophie!
  • 5 years ago

    Looks spectacular.

    lms_1209 thanked rebasheba
  • 5 years ago

    Before and after are perfect... it change is nice...so enjoy..

    lms_1209 thanked kps65
  • 5 years ago

    Wow. One, I LOVE the color of the cabinets. Two, you are very talented! I am a totally “green” person and the whole vibe of this kitchen is serene. What is the paint color? I hope you love it and enjoy it for a long time.

    lms_1209 thanked RedRyder
  • 5 years ago

    Lovely! I too like both versions of your kitchen. Amazing how the white counter lightens up the space. Love the cabinets too, the green is so serene. Did you keep your sink or is it new? What brand is it?

    lms_1209 thanked Betsy Kocsis
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Looks good! Very clean lines without being sterile. Good job!

    lms_1209 thanked Norwood Architects
  • 5 years ago

    Thanks so much for the feedback. I was able to keep the sink (Elkay). Paint color is Pigeon by Farrow and Ball.


  • 5 years ago

    I'd paint white the large, black pendant canopies.

    -- amateur

  • 5 years ago

    Thanks so much wdcruz. That was the thing I was thinking, although I was thinking of changing to a nickel. I considered painting them white, as well. The canopies, in my opinion, were too stark. Appreciate the feedback!


  • 5 years ago

    Sounds like there was water damage. Your new kitchen is fantastic! Congratulations! Love the idea about the pendants. I used rustoleum spray paint to change the finish on a ceiling light and it was quick, easy, and inexpensive! They also have metallic looking paints if you want to try nickel.

    lms_1209 thanked Barbara
  • 5 years ago

    It all looks great but yes I am just dazzled by how perfect the cabinet color is. Not usually a green or gray fan, but that color is just perfect!

    lms_1209 thanked salonva
  • 5 years ago

    Looks very nice

    lms_1209 thanked Wes Hunt
  • 5 years ago

    Thank you, Salonva...I was really pleased with the paint, too. I thought it would look more rustic, but the finish turned out very smooth. My painter was really good, and was even able to work with my less-than-perfect priming job. Barbara, thanks for the tip. I will pick up that paint this weekend and give it a try. We did have a lot of water damage, and tried to refinish a door but it looked too different. I loved the wood, and still do, but it's the way it is.

  • 5 years ago

    Lovely!

  • 5 years ago

    Wow. Love the paint color, the cabinets looks so fresh. Thanks for sharing your finished work!

  • 5 years ago

    Here’s another tip... if you don’t know how/don’t want to take the fixtures down, you can spray the rustoleum into a Tupperware and use a paint brush to paint the fixture. Just make sure you have good ventilation. It’ll be better if you can take them down but I’ve done it both ways.

    Your kitchen is really divine. That green is perfect.

  • 5 years ago

    Love the Farrow and Ball Pigeon. What a good use of that color. And your backsplash... divine.

    lms_1209 thanked lisagoldman1953
  • 5 years ago

    Lovely colors but is that your refrigerator out in another room or hallway?

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Hi Mkoebrich, That is a second refrigerator is in my laundry room. I just did not have a photo from that angle. Here is the other side of kitchen with the refrigerator


    Thanks again, Barbara! I will try that approach to painting if it seems easier than taking them down.



  • 5 years ago

    A. Maze. Ing. Reno is always a headache even if no nasty surprises, but your end result is so worth it. Enjoy!

    lms_1209 thanked marylut
  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful! I especially like the color of your cabinets with the counters and backsplash.

    lms_1209 thanked comer99
  • 5 years ago

    I keep coming back to look at your kitchen. So beautiful! I’ve been toying with the layout you have here because of the door you have from the laundry room. Can I ask the size of your kitchen (L x W) as well as the size of your island?

    lms_1209 thanked Trem Wills
  • 5 years ago

    Wow! Stunning!! You’re very talented. Do you have a picture of what the electrical boxes moved below the cabinets look like now? I have been wanting the look of uninterrupted tile and had no idea how to accomplish it. I’d like to show that to our electrician and see if it will meet code.

    lms_1209 thanked pinkcurlyq
  • 5 years ago

    Your kitchen is a beautiful remodel! And I love your floors.

    lms_1209 thanked glschisler
  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful! I bet you smile every time you walk in your kitchen. You sure made lemonade out of lemons! I would have painted the island the same beautiful green and kept the butcherblock, but that is just personal preference!

  • 5 years ago

    Very nice. I like the new light features; very unusual and distinct.

    lms_1209 thanked Architectural Notice
  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful!

    lms_1209 thanked anna_682
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    What an amazing difference! The cabinets looks great!

    lms_1209 thanked FrameMyMirror
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Well done! New kitchen looks amazing!

    lms_1209 thanked KT tile
  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful!!! Love your 'new' kitchen!

    lms_1209 thanked antiquesilver
  • 5 years ago

    So much brighter. I like it. Thanks for sharing.

    lms_1209 thanked Rose Davis
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Freaking nailed it!

    lms_1209 thanked Altair
  • 5 years ago

    I thought it looked good before, but that green is the bomb! Of course it's hard for me to say anything negative about green. Love it!

    lms_1209 thanked Sandybean
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Fantastic job! Love the bold choice of cabinets.

    lms_1209 thanked CAGE Design Build
  • 5 years ago

    Love it!

    lms_1209 thanked ffefer