Tim & Sue are about to move into a new home. Before even moving in, they want to paint the walls in the great room and kitchen. Their goals were to lighten the space and to have a paint color that would look good with the color going up the stairs, but different enough that it doesn’t look like you tried to match the color and failed.
This is the before I was shown. Scary, dark, and very cluttered. I will now show you what I have dreamed up for this space.
Option 1: Paint the walls a neutral color.
Already this is a million times better, but I would still like to see it updated a bit more.
Option 2: Paint the walls and paint the cabinets
Option 3: The Whole Wham Bham.
Obviously, this is just an IDEA of what you could do. However, I think this kitchen would look AMAZING with a light paint color such as Moonshine or Palladian Blue from Benjamin Moore. The cabinets are in great shape, and the layout works well, so I would suggest painting the cabinets white.
Options that could be added over time:
- A new pantry door with a glass insert to break up the massive wall of wood.
- Hardwood floors – any stain would look amazing in this kitchen.
- Backsplash – a white subway tile or mosaic would look good, if you like the look.
- Granite Countertops: I have shown Alaskan White.
Lets look at the before and afters of that again:
UMM. I think I just drooled all over my desk. I love it. I hope they like what I have come up with!
Comments & Reviews
Jill Herbst says
Great job looks 100% better!!
Jenny Hill says
Wow! Looks so much better. I think I need to have you over to our house – we need to do some painting and I do not have the eye you do.
Heather says
oh they MUST change out that pantry door! What a big impact that has for not too much money. Nice job Brooke!
Brooklyn Berry says
Thanks Heather! I love that pantry door. And secretly wish it was mine!
[email protected] Design for Living says
Great suggestions! It looks so fresh and updated! What program do you use to simulate the changes? I’m looking for something like it.
Misty says
Great makeover!
SamiJoe says
This is a great makeover! That kitchen won’t know what hit it— except some paint! 🙂
Brodies Mom says
Love it! I now wish I had a white kitchen.
karinb says
I would recommend adding glass (or frosted glass) front doors to the two cabinets on each side of the stove…SO much wood.
diane says
I would like to know what software or app did you use for this transformation above??
Brooke says
I used adobe photoshop! Its just a quick idea, not a high quality photo (obviously) but you can do much more with it!