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Kitchen Reveal: Before and After

September 21, 2011 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 19 Comments

The kitchen reveal! Finally! I won’t go into the gory details of what took so long( weather, contractors, etc)  but I will tell you that I am excited to be finished. I like to live a clean ordered life and I do not like living in a construction zone, call me high maintenance but that is the way I am.

AFTER KITCHEN

 As I mentioned before,  we did not do a complete remodel and gut job, as this is not our forever home, all we wanted to do was to update the kitchen and freshen it up. That said, we did have the cabinets painted, the island top custom made in African mahogany, new granite in leather finish, subway tile, under mount sink, new faucet, floors refinished, and a few other cosmetic things. For as long as this has taken we could have ripped the entire room out and started over. No matter, it is finished and exactly as I envisioned.

Here are a few Before photos.

Before Kitchen

 

Old bookcase area

And finally, the AFTER!!!

Cook top
Refrigerator, cook top
Island, bookcase
To the right of the cook top
Left of the refrigerator and the cook top

View from bookcase to window

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  1. The enchanted home says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    Wow looks amazing! The power of white….so beautiful, I love how it just opens and brightens up the space and now your wood floors really pop. Enjoy it and thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:19 am

    My darling friend,

    I am so sorry to have missed the previous post and this one; my early mornings just don't seem to be allowing me to even visit all of you wonderful friends. BUT HERE I AM, and what a glorious transformation here….it is really stunning. NOW you are confirming to me that my wood cabinets in my vintage kitchen would look wonderful in GRAY with my black granite….THIS IS WONDERFUL and are you lovin' it??????????

    MANY CONGRATULATIONS ON ACCOMPLISHING THIS!!!

    Much love, Anita

    Reply
  3. Palomasea says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:38 am

    Hello Dear Elizabeth!

    You know, the kitchen was lovely before, but now it is a breath of fresh air! And it seems more spacious, doesn't it? Beautiful and airy…so happy for you! Love that sweet morning light from your window. How is your leg doing?

    I want to thank you so much for SUCH SWEET words! I am so glad you enjoy visiting me…thank you thank you!

    Wishing you many joyful and delicious moments in your beautiful new space…(did I see a bit of candy corn:)?

    Take Care,
    – Irina

    Reply
  4. GwendolynKay says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Oh my dear… your kitchen in devine!! I love the clean, crisp whites. Enjoy your new kitchen, I am sure you will be inspired to whip up something extra yummy.
    Blessings~

    Reply
  5. Unknown says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:13 am

    It looks just gorgeous!!!! I love the warmth of the wood!

    Reply
  6. Jenni says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Very nice…I love fresh white…everything looks so good with it!
    jenni

    Reply
  7. The Charm of Home says

    October 2, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    How gorgeous! It is a beautiful transformation! I love the island tops! Thank you for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

    Reply
  8. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Absolutely wonderful!!! Nothing that paint can't cure! Such a pretty and refreshing kitchen. Visiting for DIY Showoff. Toodles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/kitchen-cabinet-transformation.html

    Reply
  9. Roeshel says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:12 am

    Wow, Elizabeth! The before was pretty but the after is a dream! Beautiful!

    Thanks so much for sharing in the Roomspiration – Kitchens linky party!

    Enjoy the weekend!
    Roeshel

    Reply
  10. Mariaelena says

    November 20, 2011 at 2:28 am

    Looks beautiful…we are in the process right now of painting our cabinets…looks like we had the same cabinets that you did…Debating now on glazing or not…I like it both ways…hmmmm…lol…Your new kitchen looks lovely and like a great place to spend your time…going back to look some more and follow along…xo, Mariaelena

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  11. Jessi says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    It is so beautiful, I'd say it has forever home potential! The storage area with the glass fronts in amazing. So many beautiful–and useful–accents like the built in wine rack!

    Reply
  12. Laura @ duke manor farm says

    September 1, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    what a great transformation. I especially love that island with the shelving. visiting from polo house!

    Reply
  13. FABBY'S LIVING says

    September 1, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Your kitchen was pretty before but now it's amazing!! I love, love the new transformation, everything is so pretty and neat. I specially love the island and it's contents. Thanks for sharing at The Polo House's Favorites linky.
    FABBY

    Reply
  14. FABBY'S LIVING says

    September 1, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Oh, I just became your follower as I like your blog. Hope you like to follow back.
    FABBY

    Reply
  15. Ricki Treleaven says

    September 2, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I love your wood butcher block counters. Are they walnut? I have always wanted walnut countertops. Your kitchen is so pretty! Great job!

    xo,
    RJ

    Reply
  16. Alison @ The Polohouse says

    September 2, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Hi Elizabeth!
    This turned out AMAZING!!! You know I do so love a white kitchen too. 🙂
    What vision you had and from all of our view…. so totally worth it with THIS end result! A treat for us to see. LOVE it! Your wood counter island top is the perfect addition too.

    LOVE IT ALL!

    Thanks so much for sharing, Elizabeth.
    xox
    Alison

    Reply
  17. Kansas Amy says

    September 2, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Very nice transformation!

    Reply
    • Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas says

      September 3, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!!!

      Lou Cinda

      Reply
  18. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 3, 2012 at 5:31 am

    Oh I just LOVE IT!! What a fabulous transformation!

    Reply

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