My kitchen is done!!! It’s basically a miracle that I can even say that. It took me 6 months to finish and I didn’t do any major renovations. All I did was painted and accessorized! I LOVE how the white brightens up the space! I kinda love it! 🙂
Before
The cabinets were sanded, primed and painted Behr’s Swiss Coffee.
I made the faux roman shade for above the sink to match the dining room chairs. My friend gave me the fabric when I helped her make new curtains for her kitchen. I knew her old fabric would work perfectly!
I used this tutorial and added the ribbon for trim and hung it right up. I really love how it turned out.
Here’s an up close shot of the cabinets. I used Krylon’s Oil Rubbed Bronze for the hardware. To find out how to paint hardware the right way, check out my tutorial here.
Check out my other kitchen posts:
The best part is, my landlord loves it! I was super nervous about tackling such a big project when it’s not my house! But I love it and she loves it! Win win! What do you think? Don’t you think the white makes it brighter!? The whole room feels bigger to me!
75 Comments
Anne
March 6, 2012 at 1:27 pmWhat a lovely job you did!
Mike, Kalie, Jason, Lexie and Colden
March 6, 2012 at 1:54 pmHoly cow!!! It looks amazing!
Between Blue and Yellow
March 6, 2012 at 2:12 pmIt looks beautiful! I know exactly how you feel, I’m in the middle of painting my cabinets right now, except I have about 50! About to go a little bit insane…Check out my progress
http://btweenblueandyellow.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-anonymous.html
Jill
March 6, 2012 at 2:34 pmI can’t believe the difference it makes! It looks like a completely different house! I love it! I wish our landlord would let us paint the cabinets – they look the same as your before pic. Wonderful job!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Sarah
March 6, 2012 at 2:43 pmIt looks fabulous!! So clean and fresh! Great work!! -Sarah
Laura@Elegant Nest
March 6, 2012 at 5:01 pmLooks great Mallory! So fresh and bright…I love white cabinets too!
Jess
March 6, 2012 at 5:51 pmUm, your kitchen looks amazing. I can’t believe what a HUGE difference that made. 🙂
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
March 6, 2012 at 1:18 pmthey look so light and bright! great job! i love teh splashes of blue in there and those fun curtains, too!
Allyson
March 6, 2012 at 10:33 pmI love it! (and I’m still loving the bows on the curtains!)
Allyson
http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com
Cynthia
March 6, 2012 at 3:50 pmOh my it looks lovely! Reading that it took 6 months makes me not feel so bad about how long it’s taking to do my kitchen! And… your burlap curtains are darling! Love them!
Natalie
March 6, 2012 at 3:59 pmLOVE how it turned out!
Katie @ Wildwood Creek
March 6, 2012 at 5:58 pmSimply beautiful! Love the white cabinets.
kandis
March 7, 2012 at 1:50 amone more time for the record I LOVE IT!!!
Sugarr2518
March 7, 2012 at 2:14 amThe kitchen looks like a whole different one! Everything looks great. I especially LOVE those curtains:) They are really just too cute with those ruffles:):)
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles
March 7, 2012 at 2:37 amYou did a great job on the cabinets- I love the color! It’s amazing how much lighter and brighter it looks now. The touches of blue are lovely. 🙂
Jen
March 6, 2012 at 8:00 pmlove our bright & clean everything is! Great Job!
Something Nice and Pretty
March 7, 2012 at 4:17 amWonderful job on your kitchen cabinets, we did ours and just added beadboard to the sides of the cabinets. I’m following you on Linky Follower and GFC, stop by to take a look at my kitchen:)
.:Heather:.
March 7, 2012 at 4:27 amYour kitchen looks FAB! 🙂 I especially love the window treatments! 🙂 SO VERY CUTE! Love the ruffles!!!
Ashton
March 7, 2012 at 4:49 amI really love it!! It looks like a completely different kitchen!! Not to be a downer, but where’s your microwave? I couldn’t live without mine…
Diane
March 6, 2012 at 10:10 pmCute! I have a question about your extra cabinet to the right of your sink. Do you feel cramped working in that little nook? Ivebeen thinking of adding a section like that because I don’t have much countertop space, but my daughter keeps telling me that it will make it too cramped.
PitterAndGlink
March 6, 2012 at 10:11 pmIt looks fabulous! 🙂
Shasta @ intheoldroad
March 7, 2012 at 6:27 amWow, what a difference. It looks so fresh and clean! I saw your link at the power of paint party.
Caroline
March 7, 2012 at 4:44 amI really love posts that prove that you can redo a room affordably and make it look like you spent a pretty penny on it! The paint and accessories make the room look amazing and bring everything you didn’t redo look like you purposefully picked them out yourself (ie. the backsplash, countertop). Thanks so much for sharing this inspiring project!
Feral Turtle
March 7, 2012 at 2:29 pmYou kitchen transformation is a work of art. What a big change. I wouldn’t even want to cook in there cuz it’s so pretty. ( you’re probably thinking that girl would use any excuse not to cook ) True, but it really is a big improvement! Good Job! I am your newest follower!
Ashley
March 7, 2012 at 4:48 pmWow! Beautiful transformation! My kitchen cabinets, all the trim , and the doors in our house are painted with The swiss Coffee. I love it!
I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes
March 8, 2012 at 4:38 amLooks AMAZING!! I love what a can of white paint can do! So fun!!
Jill ~ Jillify It
March 9, 2012 at 2:48 amLove your kitchen makeover!! It’s so bright & cheery now! Great job!
Jill
http://www.jillifyit.com
Sonya Sosa
March 9, 2012 at 2:54 amThat turned out absolutely amazing. What a great kitchen makeover.
Sonya {So Simple Rooms}
sandy
March 9, 2012 at 5:22 pmIt makes the room look so much brighter and larger! You did a GREAT job!
Sandy
Our Pinteresting Family
March 9, 2012 at 8:58 pmlove your new kitchen! Those window treatments are gorgeous!!! Enjoy! Megan
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
March 10, 2012 at 6:14 amGorgeous transformation! I’m putting your kitchen in the PoPP Spotlight @ Domestically Speaking. Thanks for linking up.
Ellie
March 11, 2012 at 2:26 amThat is the cutest, tiniest kitchen ever! Just adorable. I love the roman shade!
Morrisa
March 12, 2012 at 2:40 pmSo cute!!
Chelsea @ {twotwentyone}
March 13, 2012 at 3:51 amAwesome job! I love everything about it! Our kitchens are twins (well, your old kitchen and my current kitchen)! Our walls are painted that exact shade of green, and we have honey oak cabinets. Redoing our kitchen (painting the walls and cabinets) is on our spring/summer project list.
Teresa
April 3, 2012 at 10:53 pmGreat to see another tiny kitchen transformed! We had our cabinets painted and it made such a huge difference in the space. Beautiful work!
Rona Gregory
April 3, 2012 at 11:21 pmLooks fabulous! So spacious and bright, good job!
kgreer
April 4, 2012 at 1:24 amI love EVERYTHING about this redo. Wonderful job, looks absolutely fantastic. I came here from Better After because I wanted to see the rest of your photos!
Maria
April 4, 2012 at 1:35 amI adore this makeover! Very inspiring.
Reenie
April 4, 2012 at 3:00 pmVery cute!!
sarah
April 4, 2012 at 4:13 pmI have a question-where did you move your microwave? Our microwave is on our counter and I hate it. I noticed yours is not on the counter in the after photos.
Thanks!
Martha
April 4, 2012 at 4:46 pmLove it! I’m so inspired. I’ve been waiting for just the right idea for my incredibly ugly kitchen redo, and I think this is it! I will have to figure out something for my blue laminate counter tops, but I think I can paint those as well. Thanks for helping me envision what my kitchen can be.
Lynn @ UpCountry Olio
April 4, 2012 at 8:11 pmWow, talk about the little kitchen that could! Nicely done.
Missy
April 6, 2012 at 12:36 pmIt looks amazing! What a difference! Beautiful re-do. Can i ask what the fabric is. I love it!
Missy
April 6, 2012 at 12:38 pmIt looks amazing! What a difference! Beautiful re-do. Can i ask what the fabric is. I love it!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living
April 23, 2012 at 2:03 amIt looks waaaaay better with the white! I love it. Love your dining nook curtains too … and that little clock. I’ve been eyeing one of those myself but just don’t know where I’d put it. Your kitchen turned out great!
Carolyn
April 26, 2012 at 5:58 pmGreat job! It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do. The burlap curtains are super cute. The roman shade….I LOVE that fabric!! Please, please, would you ask your friend where she bought it? It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for to do the roman shades in my basement. The print & colors are perfect!
Lindsey
May 7, 2012 at 5:00 pmJust stumbled across your blog via pinterest and am your newest follower! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your kitchen makeover!!! I love how you kept it so fresh and bright. Any tips on how to keep a very small kitchen from getting cluttered? Also, any reason why you did an off white/cream instead of bright white?
Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Waseem
May 15, 2012 at 12:39 pmWow such beautiful collection of shades….This definitely will contribute to the beauty of the house.
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Mrs. Jones from the Circus
May 16, 2012 at 3:23 amI love the white cabinets. I especially love your slightly blue chairs. Perfect!!
Josh, Amber, & Miss Bailee
May 16, 2012 at 4:45 pmI would love to know the name of the fabric!! 🙂
Candy
June 1, 2012 at 8:51 pmSoooo pretty. Isn’t it amazing what a little paint can do?
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Jen
June 8, 2012 at 2:03 amAbsolutely adorable kitchen! great work!
Jocie Hagan
June 9, 2012 at 1:16 amBeautiful transformation. Love the roman shades. I made some with a friend – easy but so time consuming for a novice (us)!
We are running a Before and After Link party to support Habitat for Humanity, with a chance to be featured on other big blogs and win gift cards. Would love if you entered! http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/2012-before-after-series/
Kelly
September 4, 2012 at 3:05 amThe white makes such a difference. It looks fantastic. I think the ruffled curtains are my favorite part.
Kati @ Obscured Flair-
September 4, 2012 at 1:27 pmsuch a great makeover!!
Cecilia Bramhall
November 16, 2012 at 1:48 pmMallory,
It is wonderful! I do think it’s a huge improvement – love your choice of white. I really like your burlap curtains too. wow! New follower. Love your style.
Cecilia
Kathie
November 20, 2012 at 4:37 pmGosh, this is gorgeous!! That color looks amazing – it really makes your kitchen look so much bigger. Those ruffly burlap curtains are adorable! Would love it if you linked this up to my party!
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/search/label/Gettin%27%20Krafty%20With%20It
Michelle Smith
November 23, 2012 at 12:10 pmPainted cabinets and my kitchen is given here. Know the details about it
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Debi @ Adorned From Above
December 30, 2012 at 10:32 pmI love what you did. Your kitchen looks great. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/5-fun-posts-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Marci @ Stone Mountain Cottage
Tricia
December 31, 2012 at 12:20 pmI love the white! Gives it a very clean feel : o )
Gretchen
January 22, 2013 at 4:32 amhuge transformation! I love the fabric on the window!
~KB
January 25, 2013 at 5:40 amLooks so much better! Brightens up the place for sure! Just something I thought of though was have you thought about putting some open floating shelves above the stove? I think it would look great!
Debbie Booth
January 26, 2013 at 4:40 amWow your kitchen looks beautiful. I love it. Love your color combination. And the curtains turned out
great. What a great job.
Blessings,
Debbie
Marshall and Emily
January 26, 2013 at 5:33 amI love the white! We just did the same with our kitchen cabinets, and it makes such a huge difference!
Daena from Bad Rabbit Vintage
January 27, 2013 at 1:03 amIt looks fabulous! Did you do anything to the counter tops?
Beverlee Burton
January 27, 2013 at 3:15 pmWell done – its just lovely! I wanted to mention that – and you very well already know this – but sometimes the dishwasher panel can be removed and you will find that it is white on the other side. Thought you might be interested in that fact 🙂 Thanks for sharing your kitchen’s beautiful transformation!
Beverlee Burton
January 27, 2013 at 3:16 pmWell done – its just lovely! I wanted to mention that – and you very well already know this – but sometimes the dishwasher panel can be removed and you will find that it is white on the other side. Thought you might be interested in that fact 🙂 Thanks for sharing your kitchen’s beautiful transformation!
Dave and Jayme Chenoweth
February 4, 2013 at 11:29 pmWhat color and brand did you use on your walls (upper/lower) ..I really like it!
Patti@OldThingsNew
April 7, 2013 at 4:05 pmYour kitchen redo is lovely. So bright and clean. I love your burlap curtains! Blessings, Patti
Niccole
January 21, 2014 at 11:40 amWhere did you get that clock? Love it!
Mallory & Savannah
January 21, 2014 at 6:23 pmHi Niccole! It’s from Hobby Lobby!
Louise
June 19, 2014 at 4:34 pmVery pretty. I love how the soft colors brighten up the space. What is the wall color?
Judy
July 10, 2016 at 11:32 pmYou really had a talent in choosing the right color! Amazing! I love it! Very fresh and bright! Though the space is quiet small but you managed it very well. This is such an inspiration, I am thinking of repainting my cabinet in the kitchen and I wanted to be like this. Thanks.
Kimberly
February 2, 2019 at 1:07 pmIf you were to paint the cabinets today, would you use the Behr chalk paint you recently used on the round, yellow, coffee table?
Teena Vincent
January 2, 2021 at 10:51 amAwesome post on kitchen cabinet painting and makeover. I read this post and found it useful. Thanks for sharing.