Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Kitchen Progress

Ugh. The first week of the new year went a little differently than expected. Between 3 doctors appointments last week and just not feeling good, the kitchen project gotten off to a slow start. It has started though, I know this for a fact because the house is a wreck and everything is in a state of clutter.
I decided to go ahead and paint the walls first. We are building up the height of the cabinetry and adding molding and Justin will work on that this weekend, so I started with the walls. The walls haven't been painted in five years, and if you've been with me for long, I am working my way away from the "gold" and getting cozy with a cooler color pallet. I started by painting the living room walls and now the kitchen is going Bedford Gray on the walls. The kitchen is small, so it didn't take me too long to get two coats up.

(Yesterday evening during wall prep, what a mess!)

Goodbye Gold, Hello
Bedford Gray

Even though the kitchen needs hardly any fabric, I went ahead ordered some fabric swatches from Tonic Living for potential valances and chair upholstery. I pulled a few things that I use in the kitchen, the Sweet William is a sophisticated floral, with a hint of vintage. I really am loving the green and teal with just a touch of brown.

The next fabric is Tempo and encompasses all my favorite colors, teal, green, orange, and even has some gray. I pulled more things that would look great. I ordered a great polka dot too, thinking of recovering chairs. So the final decision will be a hard one, I love both of them, the question will be if I want to stay tonal or really add some pop! Feel free to add in your two cents. :)

The next morning when the sun came streaming in, I was extremely pleased with the color and I am so happy to have the gold gone for good. With the walls going gray, the stainless appliances are just singing and the chandy looks great too. Will the hutch stay black? I don't know, we'll have to see.

After painting the walls, even the cabinets didn't look too bad. But they are still going to be painted. I am looking into getting some of the cabinet doors replace with glass fronts, but the budget is so tight, it might have to be down the road.


Upper cabinets are going to be Tailor's Chalk which is a nice cream, this virtual color chip doesn't quite look right. The lower cabinets are going black.



So this is the progress so far. I am trying to keep a steady pace but not over do it, I have another doctor's appointment on Thursday. Like I said, we will be adding height to the cabinets this weekend and I'll post some more progress pictures soon. Thanks for stopping by.








23 comments:

  1. Love the Bedford Gray, I think it would be the perfect color for my dining room!

    Looks great!

    xx-Kristyn

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  2. I love your color choices Michelle. I just painted my Mother-in-laws cabinets Bedford Gray. Such a great color and I really liked Martha's Paint!

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  3. Love!!!! Really there's not much else to say! I can't wait to see the room done!

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  4. So fun! I say, go with pops of color. A kitchen is such a small space (at least mine is) that pops of color make it so happy and bright. I refinished my cabinets this past fall and did bright happy colors for my accessories and I just love it. Here's a link if you'd like to see!

    http://tomiannie.blogspot.com/2010/09/house-before-and-afters.html

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  5. It looks so nice already! Paint is amazing at making a huge impact for so little $$! Get well soon ;o)

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  6. Now remember to take care of yourself. It looks fantastic. Love the colors you chose!
    Brenda

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  7. Great color choices. I love the first fabric best.

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  8. Look forward to seeing more of this! It's looking great, although those colors combinations would scare me silly my girls would love them!

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  9. OH I can't wait!! Your colors are EXACTLY what I've been planning but SO scared and unsure of black lowers and white uppers! And the wall color? PERFECTION!!! Go FAST! I can't wait to see!!!!

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  10. love the new wall color and your fabric choices too. Can't wait too see more.

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  11. Love your new color, it looks wonderful. The first fabric is stunning. I can't wait to see it all done. Hugs, Marty

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  12. wow. loving everything you've choosen here. your wall color is perfect.

    personally, for what it's worth, i like the pop of color. beautiful and happy!

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  13. Looking great so far! I love the gray walls and the cabinets sound like they'll be amazing as well. As for the fabric choices you have, my favorite is the first one :) Good luck!

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  14. Wow...you making my dream kitchen. Loving the cream/black cabinet combo. I cant wait to see what fabric you decide on, Im going to have to visit Tonic I love vintage inspired fabrics. Cant wait to see the finished room.

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  15. I JUST painted my family room and kitchen Bedford Gray! I love love love it!!!

    http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2011/01/10/the-family-room-is-painted/

    I may have to copy you on those fabric swatches. Beautiful!!!!!!!

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  16. The wall color looks great! I love all of your fabric choices, how will you ever choose? :)

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  17. LOVE the bright color fabric and orange/white polka dot! Can you share the fabric name/brand? I searched Tempo online and couldn't find it. It'll be perfect in your kitchen! Can't wait to see progress.

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  18. Jen, the fabric is from Tonic Living, the link is there in the second paragraph.

    Thanks everyone for the great feedback!

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  19. Wow, it's looking good already. I say go for some POP on the fabrics. I'm intrigued by your cabinets painted different colors on the top and bottom. Can't wait to see it.

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  20. Love the grey! It's my new fave color! And definately go for some pops of color- makes things fun and interesting!

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  21. Love the inspiration colors waiting for the reveal!

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Michelle