Rachel's Kitchen Makeover

Welcome to Rachel's updated kitchen. 

 We finished this redecorating

project a few weeks ago, but I wanted to make sure and

show you an inexpensive way to update the kitchen.

The oak cabinets

were in good condition, but lacking in interest and dated.

We decided to paint them rather than replace them.

The hardware was updated with brushed nickel.

She also chose  a granite counter.  Such a great alternative

in today's economy.

My husband's business, Whitewater did the granite

countertops and sink.

Rachel had already replaced the refrigerator, but we ran a new gas

line and added a gas stove top, and a new single stainless steel

sink.

The island was painted an espresso brown and

lightly antiqued also.

The new color just has a softer more updated

look.  

Her son Cameron removed all of

the doors, rolled on a primer coat with a sponge

roller (using a brush in the creases),

then rolled on 2 coats of Antique White

Milk Paint.  Then using a Black and Decker electric

detail sander, the edges were sanded and a few areas

where normal wear and tear would take place.

Two coats of sealer finished the job.

( We tried an espresso glaze, but decided we liked

it better without.)

The entire painting was done in three days.

A fantastic makeover for very little money.

Of course, the danger to any remodel or redecorating

 is that then you have to do other rooms too!

  (But look how nice the living room and entry are now.)

I will be posting this with

Metamorphosis Monday

Tabletop Tuesday

Wow Us Wednesday

Feathered Nest Friday