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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Kitchen-Before and After

The kitchen began nice and new. 
We did made few changes. 
To give it more of a "cabbage" look.
(cabin/cottage)
 We exchanged the cabinet hardware to a 
metal twig design. We exchanged the black
appliances to stainless steel. 
Changed the lighting and ceiling fan 
to something a bit more rustic. 
Antler motif to coordinate with the
 dining and living rooms.
The floors are slate.
.
We painted walls, hung pictures, added a valance, 
baskets, pottery and a few favorite things.
The new lighting and fan.
Swapped to a gas stove and we added the
 new, more rustic stone back splash.
We painted the kitchen and adjoining 
laundry room High Plateau by Behr.
Top of the fridge. My apple cobbler pan hangs
 on the wall. I found it at a craft fair. 
I always make my apple cobbler in it
when we are here.
Granite counters
Local pottery from crafts fairs 
and of course, Longaberger baskets.
Colors pick up the gold tones.
coffee station
and tea
Kitchen sink window. Good morning bear.

Cheers!


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17 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Your kitchen is just gorgeous. So bright and sunny and so inviting. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty

Allison Shops said...

Very pretty kitchen. Love the backsplash. It's all very inviting, as Marty said. I hope you'll drop by Atticmag to see our kitchens - it's a three for one!

Allison
Atticmag

SmilingSally said...

Hi Rita,

I love your kitchen, especially the many decorations.

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Unknown said...

G'eve Rita ~ I love the warmth of your kitchen & the bright colors of your accessories. Very nicely done.

Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

KimMalk said...

It's amazing how the paint color makes a huge difference, that and your pretty accessories makes it so inviting.

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous kitchen. All your hard work paid off! :) It is really very pretty!

~Liz

Anonymous said...

Oh, your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! You chose the right color for your walls as the walls look so good with your cabinets! You have wonderful vignettes with lovely accessories!! :) Thank you so much for coming to my party!
You are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Now that's what I call a charming kitchen! Great job. Paint! Don't you love it?

Charo said...

So beautiful kitchen, love the speacial details in there!

Hugs
Charo

Anonymous said...

So pretty and cheery! Just beautiful!!

Nanette said...

Very pretty. Gives a very warm and comfy feeling. The stone backs splash is wonderful!
Valerie

All That Glitters said...

Beautiful warm kitchen!

Take care!
~Jennifer

Jeanne said...

Your improvements in your kitchen are beautiful. Love the back splash and the slate floor is so pretty.
Good job great choices.
Hugs, Jeanne

Miss Melissa said...

Lovely kitchen. :) Warm and inviting! Like a ray of sunshine. :) I love the colours, too!
Mel

The Decorative Dreamer said...

Wonderful makeover! I love the color and your choices in hardware too. It's so much warmer and more inviting. Great job and thanks for sharing!

Elma said...

Love your kitchen and all the Longaberger goodies!! eLMA ELMA2179@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Where do you get the kitchen light?