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Before & After
caseydesignplan

Before & After Kitchen - What Do You Think?

12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
Updating the outdated cabinets was one of the ways we rejuvenated this kitchen. By raising their height and giving the cabinets a new paint job, we were able to modernize this kitchen and give it a custom look without breaking the bank
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  • 12 years ago
    That's a great transformation. I thought the floor was new at first; it looks much better with the colors you have chosen for the cabinets. Adding the soffit above the cabinets elongates them nicely. I think the open space above the sink is a little cluttered though- try less but larger items. Well done. I bet you love it too.

    Comments (44)

    • 12 years ago
      Very nice and very similar to mine...except I used fantasy white on the counter of the gray island. The additional contrast / differentiation would add visual impact.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked dclostboy
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Great use of colors while keeping the existing flooring.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Dytecture
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Beautiful!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Darlene Thatcher
    • 12 years ago
      Did you need to strip the cabinets before painting? It looks wonderful.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked sunnydeb
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      I love your new kitchen.. Nice work !
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Maisons Laprise
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      The cabinets did not need to be stripped. But they did need to be sanded and prepped with a primer.
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      So pretty!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked purehome
    • 12 years ago
      What is the name of the white you used on the cabinets?
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked mmani22
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Nice work, Casey...! For me, the to-the-ceiling treatment has most impact among your changes. I like the open section over the window. Is the remainder accessible storage space, or simply panelized wood soffit? Does it follow the cabinet line all around to the left side as well? Mark
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Someone's in the Kitchen, Inc.
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Awesome! I love the dark island as a nice contrast to the white cabinets and how it "grounds" the kitchen.... :)
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked All 4 Show, LLC
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      What do we think? It's a wonderful change - it's amazing how the two color choices made such a difference - richer - you were right with the wording - rejuvenate! It really did!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      We followed the cabinet line all around and paneled the wood soffit.
    • 12 years ago
      This looks fantastic! The updated cabinets do wonders for this kitchen!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked backsplashideas
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      well done
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Studio NOO Design
    • 12 years ago
      Very nice, my eyes go right to your dark island though.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Sandra I
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      The color of the cabinets was a Benjamin Moore paint - 967
    • 12 years ago
      great transformation- well done
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked sunnydrew
    • 12 years ago
      While I can understand why you wanted to paint the wooden cabinets...I'm failing to see this "color" everyone is so giddy about. I'm seeing a very stark, white room that needs color...badly.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked bungalowmo
    • 12 years ago
      huge improvement. you've definitely extended the useful life of that kitchen by more than a few years.
    • 12 years ago
      What color have you considered for your walls?
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked dstemple1956
    • 12 years ago
      Love the dark color on the island!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked decoratinglady5
    • 12 years ago
      I'd like to know what color you used on the island. It looks amazing.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Terri M
    • 12 years ago
      Making the cabinets white always make a world of difference. Great job!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Sam Dewick
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      @terrrimatern The colour on the island is a Gray from Benjamin Moore, the number is 2121-10.
    • 12 years ago
      Thank you for the color!!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked decoratinglady5
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Wow! It's beautiful! I like when we can give a second life!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked OmmaSae
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Looks like you did a great job!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Norwood Architects
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Nice!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Mega Builders
    • 12 years ago
      nice work, I too am in the process of finishing a paint job on my 19yo oak cabinets. What happened to the 2 panels on the side of the island? just wondered why you changed that. I'm looking to add panels to my plain island to dress it up a bit :)
    • 12 years ago
      So much better, but my fav is that island! Beautiful color.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked wisneb
    • 12 years ago
      Very impressive given it's just paint!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Darrel Austin
    • 12 years ago
      So where is the before pic?
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Stephanie Picone
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      @ diyher We wanted to eliminate the dated overhang so we gave the island an overhaul by adding panels at each end. This covered the existing panels that you are referring to.

      @Stephanie Picone the before picture is right underneath the after photo. But we’ve attached it below in case you are having issues seeing it.
    • 12 years ago
      why would overhangs be dated? I need mine to attach either my meat grinder or my fruit/veggie peeler when I make my black berry jam and my tomato sauce.
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked diyher
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Looks great!
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Julia & Elizabeth
    • 12 years ago
      last modified: 12 years ago
      It really looks fabulous! Can you tell me what you used for the backsplash? Is that ceramic subway tile with darker grout?
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked Lia
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Looks really great! So much more bright and inviting
      Casey Design/Planning Group Inc. thanked KBR Design & Build
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      @Lia we used white gloss subway tile with grey grout for the backsplash.
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      I like how you added to the top of the cabinets. It gives it a clean look and a good use of storage. Nice job!
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Great transformation, nice job!
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Looks great!
    • 12 years ago
      It really changed the whole look of the kitchen! Removing that old valance and trimming out the shelf was a nice touch as well. Really looks nice!
    • 12 years ago
      Overall nice job for your client. Would have been nice to replace the over-sink windows and run them to the ceiling, instead of putting in a box.
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