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emma0217

Our "new" kitchen!

12 years ago
Our kitchen had some upgrades from the previous owner but still felt dark. We painted the cabinets and walls, added trim to the bulkhead (removal wasn't in the budget), added recessed lighting, and upgraded the hardware. Definitely worth the work!

Comments (17)

  • 12 years ago
    Cleaner and more modern
  • 12 years ago
    Great job, it looks beautiful .
    emma0217 thanked louf34
  • 12 years ago
    Lovely change!!! Was the painting done professionally?
  • 12 years ago
    No, my husband painted the doors using a Graco airless sprayer and brushed the frames. The paint is Sherwin Williams ProClassic, which levels out really nicely.
  • 12 years ago
    Wow, Emma impressive job. I love the look of painted cabinets and am considering it for my own maple cabinets, but wonder if chipping is a problem?
  • 12 years ago
    I have the same concern regarding refinishing (ie re painting cabinets).
    Wondering if just going ahead and refacing would be a more sound investment in the long run???
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love the new kitchen! Very nice job!
    emma0217 thanked David Frosch
  • 12 years ago
    As far as chipping goes, I can tell you we used the same paint for our baseboards and trim throughout the house and it has held up nicely. We definitely hope to get several years of wear out of this paint job but recognize it likely won't be as permanent as refacing. It sure was a lot cheaper though!
  • 11 years ago

    It has been a year now and we haven't had any trouble with chipping. They have also held up really well to wiping down any spills.

  • 11 years ago

    Good information for others thinking about this kind of project.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Looks great!

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Lovely change.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    What a difference!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Looks modern & clean. Nicely done!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Great transformation.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Both the island and the cabinets are much better now. Good work.