CARVING OUT A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW11Oa1xgoel3XMiVkB4KG9JYh458ivMe7JzyaRKh6YCn9J2HadlBHGDdje8AJ8ozwGo9oSJhfvxYgRsI1tMBe-iRlwQL3yT6MaBcDf6zunWv-RtPoRrjNCLPvdQDw97VYIAZp_n5EcfU/s1600/nellhillsblog+com+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW11Oa1xgoel3XMiVkB4KG9JYh458ivMe7JzyaRKh6YCn9J2HadlBHGDdje8AJ8ozwGo9oSJhfvxYgRsI1tMBe-iRlwQL3yT6MaBcDf6zunWv-RtPoRrjNCLPvdQDw97VYIAZp_n5EcfU/s1600/nellhillsblog+com+2.jpg" width="426"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nellhills.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Having a spot outside to call your own is essential for your sanity</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/carving-out-piece-of-nature-and-kitchen.html#more">Read more »</a>

CARVING OUT A LITTLE GARDEN SPOT (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

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KITCHEN TRENDS

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I'm a little kitchen obsessed right now.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I'm starting my own remodel, and a couple for clients as well...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAvr9FtZfjagxZ0bm0Z3Ijpw1N-WmI42IiJa2JXYeTSEfymEqE6JvkQxB2oYW-BSfIoiXCcD-S72a0MnDeNT3bBALDwCxCrAL_7zExt1rlAFVmLchB_6m47NVC0edYyYmm48VEgW17wY/s1600/projectonebuilders+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAvr9FtZfjagxZ0bm0Z3Ijpw1N-WmI42IiJa2JXYeTSEfymEqE6JvkQxB2oYW-BSfIoiXCcD-S72a0MnDeNT3bBALDwCxCrAL_7zExt1rlAFVmLchB_6m47NVC0edYyYmm48VEgW17wY/s640/projectonebuilders+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />So, be prepared to drool a little,</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />(but hopefully not on your keyboard)</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and immerse yourself in some truly beautiful kitchens…<br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/kitchen-trends.html#more">Read more »</a>

KITCHEN TRENDS

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EXPLORING THE KITCHEN BACKSPLASH

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love kitchens</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Which is a little surprising based on how little time I have to spend in them these days.</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />But I can't help it.  I love kitchens -<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYzAWHNW9Sy-FARcck8foGtggZdcjt_3B9ugXiiHkzf3inN3J9SPEfMquUJRII7M2fW6OrLFgHwKT92EPGI_D7n4BXGYyPfvned4sfh592CcslCAEovca2tuPLbCf2qOfaDLWBVsjT4oq/s1600/43rdkitchen525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYzAWHNW9Sy-FARcck8foGtggZdcjt_3B9ugXiiHkzf3inN3J9SPEfMquUJRII7M2fW6OrLFgHwKT92EPGI_D7n4BXGYyPfvned4sfh592CcslCAEovca2tuPLbCf2qOfaDLWBVsjT4oq/s640/43rdkitchen525.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br />They are the heart of the home.<br><br /><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/exploring-kitchen-backsplash.html#more">Read more »</a>

EXPLORING THE KITCHEN BACKSPLASH

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FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Kitchens are the heart of the home. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />It's where families gather</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Even when there is more room in the rest of the house</div><br /></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9oKthHluP8Jx6fc6WFBqXdVRButAs4E_p9Dd_1GC_kTsG3gKNAtechS-3WKtqHinzgYDFrPc4RgaR4jSxzB-3JIayGut_ejXHV68ccTZxsmM4txlCktw0XLpL9OECRtzjQepYlvhmcfc/s1600/horoffing+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9oKthHluP8Jx6fc6WFBqXdVRButAs4E_p9Dd_1GC_kTsG3gKNAtechS-3WKtqHinzgYDFrPc4RgaR4jSxzB-3JIayGut_ejXHV68ccTZxsmM4txlCktw0XLpL9OECRtzjQepYlvhmcfc/s640/horoffing+com.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />If you could wave a magic wand to make changes in your kitchen</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />what would you wish for?</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/10/for-love-of-kitchens.html#more">Read more »</a>

FOR THE LOVE OF KITCHENS

Kitchens are the heart of the home.  It's where families gather Even when there is more room in the rest of the house If you could wave ...

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UNFORGETABLE GRAY

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />MORE QUESTIONS AND MORE ANSWERS....</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTmHkQKA9w1xcl7hhm8pkRoWm8Fdz1GJkdZX0OdWMMxlVrmrjXNcVQF-j9N9S8kkwnDUqnnjr-sy5-g0sHCAYMmd1YDS5p0oRmtNbnvaBk7yiEF1ekY4WbExxbvM68OymLW3TUw5238Y/s1600/267964246548364292_PU5DcKEZ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTmHkQKA9w1xcl7hhm8pkRoWm8Fdz1GJkdZX0OdWMMxlVrmrjXNcVQF-j9N9S8kkwnDUqnnjr-sy5-g0sHCAYMmd1YDS5p0oRmtNbnvaBk7yiEF1ekY4WbExxbvM68OymLW3TUw5238Y/s640/267964246548364292_PU5DcKEZ_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><br><br /><i>I don't want to seem like a broken record because I recommend gray so often.  It may seem I am stuck on one color, but I'm actually not.   Gray is so versatile - nearly every color has a gray version.</i><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/07/unforgetable-gray.html#more">Read more »</a>

UNFORGETABLE GRAY

MORE QUESTIONS AND MORE ANSWERS.... I don't want to seem like a broken record because I recommend gray so often.  It may seem I am stuck...

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HOME DECOR: KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PAINT

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What a difference PAINT makes!</span>  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID FOR A CLIENT.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecsiproject.com/" target="_blank"><img a="" alt="Visit thecsiproject.com" class="aligncenter" src="http://thecsiproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/thecsiproject.com-logo-300.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">visit their inspiring blog </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Her kitchen started out much the same as many of ours with older homes. She had good quality cabinets, but they were dated and very much the 80's color stain with prominent oak grain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Budget was an issue, and we needed new appliances, flooring and countertops - what to do? Take a look and see what a difference a little paint can make.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's her kitchen before.     It did have a beautiful big garden window...</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYW6jO-i8qo7rCRfyLQCjSSofSOHjBi9MLGXCLfoU5V-BhnmpSES4YxtVeEO8uWjKhB5pQ4IJ3YxBSjutBMH3384BDSIa2Wtj1JZXFM6UoYUh-IgHUSaEDq-ZODU-MQpCkwjfpaQa3iM/s1600/disk_1+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYW6jO-i8qo7rCRfyLQCjSSofSOHjBi9MLGXCLfoU5V-BhnmpSES4YxtVeEO8uWjKhB5pQ4IJ3YxBSjutBMH3384BDSIa2Wtj1JZXFM6UoYUh-IgHUSaEDq-ZODU-MQpCkwjfpaQa3iM/s320/disk_1+086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, I'll say it..... it was UGLY....</div><div style="text-align: center;">Note the island here, it's important to remember how puny and dated this really looks...</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">But, like I said the cabinets were good quality....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNpwMAMo2gMNGMk3gFT6OTRefJhhFlVUwpuWW6ieMrZ4lE6nPmbD9GQ0pvh9gqoyDrs7C8HEOIbaGls7swBvhXldgu1Q_iOaBB6CE2XL5vrNAelYAF-bhvTHcmLTLPPkQpfRIN6gIvhU/s1600/anas+oak2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNpwMAMo2gMNGMk3gFT6OTRefJhhFlVUwpuWW6ieMrZ4lE6nPmbD9GQ0pvh9gqoyDrs7C8HEOIbaGls7swBvhXldgu1Q_iOaBB6CE2XL5vrNAelYAF-bhvTHcmLTLPPkQpfRIN6gIvhU/s400/anas+oak2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">She also had this really big oak china cabinet in the adjacent eating area. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljBpmjxgCrSrjAcxaov4GkDOtacu7xRoCIaHt3KN2oqP0HwR5JYrtGcSr_aSx9Z9XIRIiTWGaMTEqCIMfk3i48IRW8wCzeepmdF5Me3rpAaqw14Y7SNyH_2UJWumv1cTektOztetCguk/s1600/anas+oak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljBpmjxgCrSrjAcxaov4GkDOtacu7xRoCIaHt3KN2oqP0HwR5JYrtGcSr_aSx9Z9XIRIiTWGaMTEqCIMfk3i48IRW8wCzeepmdF5Me3rpAaqw14Y7SNyH_2UJWumv1cTektOztetCguk/s320/anas+oak.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She was prepared to sell it/donate it, but I thought it had potential...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_HDFDryOag1zBjXbMLz_uiUCuzZtFHOo8k-OjNgEjo-tWvaVaVOdjVBIFMi1A_nxzdoPogFN6H5haSKzMSnxQ9B6VeIbvTSxuAVcFNjZ-xXkZcqKKD_Xo9fT77YUz3oslezlBw6dgj8/s1600/disk_1+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_HDFDryOag1zBjXbMLz_uiUCuzZtFHOo8k-OjNgEjo-tWvaVaVOdjVBIFMi1A_nxzdoPogFN6H5haSKzMSnxQ9B6VeIbvTSxuAVcFNjZ-xXkZcqKKD_Xo9fT77YUz3oslezlBw6dgj8/s320/disk_1+085.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So we painted.....    a creamy white - and added travertine backsplash and granite countertops.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF680LBRyhphPwzwpQIqDtnpx76xu3_iUyj4JZIWMWbyAQxx5xq9SiRViEvW2jtrJlT6tnbrcshK3kASnroWDIeKTVAf-73ZP1FiH6Imwsqq3yWBusS9FtE8glxS2kQl0S9c71sAIrL0c/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF680LBRyhphPwzwpQIqDtnpx76xu3_iUyj4JZIWMWbyAQxx5xq9SiRViEvW2jtrJlT6tnbrcshK3kASnroWDIeKTVAf-73ZP1FiH6Imwsqq3yWBusS9FtE8glxS2kQl0S9c71sAIrL0c/s320/IMG_3166.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a few architectural embellishments here and there from the local molding and trim store... like this corbel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQJho9-pZtQzIFsAHx_kkKYm9oEKj6oR2edi3yfFUnVOWdPi2KM_02WU1wg98h2FqXSFwxcdXkOIewMVOm-M2zsNs9R7GRUyhxKzeRuLiKPfNqabZukfXUKy8ytJ_gGpqWlKG6H8a74U/s1600/IMG_3208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQJho9-pZtQzIFsAHx_kkKYm9oEKj6oR2edi3yfFUnVOWdPi2KM_02WU1wg98h2FqXSFwxcdXkOIewMVOm-M2zsNs9R7GRUyhxKzeRuLiKPfNqabZukfXUKy8ytJ_gGpqWlKG6H8a74U/s200/IMG_3208.JPG" width="140" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And we added paint and trim all the way to the ceiling - it really made those old cabinets look custom</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsuaa6BYKyx1pgR9q1nSkbTGYoeVdeuORUr8xP2yflyo3XSHTOD6P6WoW76Po5ObNzFZcOa9BP-bF_ml1gTb05abB0LmNSk102rWj2Ead9hlXCvWeNJcpNf1nPkoo4PPCSSjIzTeZJPk/s1600/anas+upper+cabs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsuaa6BYKyx1pgR9q1nSkbTGYoeVdeuORUr8xP2yflyo3XSHTOD6P6WoW76Po5ObNzFZcOa9BP-bF_ml1gTb05abB0LmNSk102rWj2Ead9hlXCvWeNJcpNf1nPkoo4PPCSSjIzTeZJPk/s320/anas+upper+cabs.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And remember the ugly island?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpslhA7PAvKdYOF3uuySMOcmyeKa0QPZw6oMJj29cdMJSvb-6gfCk0q4qOjPd8xzDm21RlH9duLMmSYLoxxI64Ppc4-EIGAdOOxWT2aEm2oioB1QQrtUADmeVO9LRz68rlV8KTzuMldU/s1600/anas+island+embellishments.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpslhA7PAvKdYOF3uuySMOcmyeKa0QPZw6oMJj29cdMJSvb-6gfCk0q4qOjPd8xzDm21RlH9duLMmSYLoxxI64Ppc4-EIGAdOOxWT2aEm2oioB1QQrtUADmeVO9LRz68rlV8KTzuMldU/s320/anas+island+embellishments.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another trip to the molding store and some 1/2 columns and corbells later....</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a unifying coat of that same creamy white.... and a granite top ... it's almost unrecognizable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmttmchWj2WESQ48h9c7DfMzUxRLG_3Q0I9ovh_SlO3iPJLneO-FQhL6808ZAojW3pNo0hjSVWVvW_qdhyfdAPyJTQQ2BLJDi-ac_rh83OywKH2u0-hl1CL49jvftcr2wEmwQZPoaMpaE/s1600/IMG_3207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmttmchWj2WESQ48h9c7DfMzUxRLG_3Q0I9ovh_SlO3iPJLneO-FQhL6808ZAojW3pNo0hjSVWVvW_qdhyfdAPyJTQQ2BLJDi-ac_rh83OywKH2u0-hl1CL49jvftcr2wEmwQZPoaMpaE/s320/IMG_3207.JPG" /></a></div>After the paint had cured (Dunn Edwards perma sheen brand prevents sticky cabinets) I hand applied a tinted wax finish (Bri-wax) for a soft time-aged look - and buffed it with an orbital buffer (borrowed the one my husband uses to buff out his car!) to a hard protective finish.  Added new hardware and we were done....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that old kitchen?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYW6jO-i8qo7rCRfyLQCjSSofSOHjBi9MLGXCLfoU5V-BhnmpSES4YxtVeEO8uWjKhB5pQ4IJ3YxBSjutBMH3384BDSIa2Wtj1JZXFM6UoYUh-IgHUSaEDq-ZODU-MQpCkwjfpaQa3iM/s1600/disk_1+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYW6jO-i8qo7rCRfyLQCjSSofSOHjBi9MLGXCLfoU5V-BhnmpSES4YxtVeEO8uWjKhB5pQ4IJ3YxBSjutBMH3384BDSIa2Wtj1JZXFM6UoYUh-IgHUSaEDq-ZODU-MQpCkwjfpaQa3iM/s320/disk_1+086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a difference a little paint makes!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPh5lXD22B9UY9qIuwqorWpBYZVp87IjvbVjt-8p_k204xyPFgFvrJnYR2kCLMBszjvu2XoFRrXpSrFGXjfln8sajhwnMlI6DdN12PenisPFXmVUAIEUq_KLQfsQ1iE8ruj1wZJTzq9s/s1600/anas+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPh5lXD22B9UY9qIuwqorWpBYZVp87IjvbVjt-8p_k204xyPFgFvrJnYR2kCLMBszjvu2XoFRrXpSrFGXjfln8sajhwnMlI6DdN12PenisPFXmVUAIEUq_KLQfsQ1iE8ruj1wZJTzq9s/s400/anas+kitchen.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the almost donated china cabinet?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_HDFDryOag1zBjXbMLz_uiUCuzZtFHOo8k-OjNgEjo-tWvaVaVOdjVBIFMi1A_nxzdoPogFN6H5haSKzMSnxQ9B6VeIbvTSxuAVcFNjZ-xXkZcqKKD_Xo9fT77YUz3oslezlBw6dgj8/s1600/disk_1+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_HDFDryOag1zBjXbMLz_uiUCuzZtFHOo8k-OjNgEjo-tWvaVaVOdjVBIFMi1A_nxzdoPogFN6H5haSKzMSnxQ9B6VeIbvTSxuAVcFNjZ-xXkZcqKKD_Xo9fT77YUz3oslezlBw6dgj8/s320/disk_1+085.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a coat of paint to match the cabinets, and the same wax treatment - </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8NgX4S1JwXDGwbAS9f4RS02JA3MFmpVpszEz3horAckgmTFlio1IwIQE_H17MMecMrg6zt5bCqibT4UQ7rfWiv0KhG6q4fgTiL_eXQXBBs7M4t5S2aVzQp3pK6ynEyNmXs8Vbd_b_a8/s1600/IMG_1227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8NgX4S1JwXDGwbAS9f4RS02JA3MFmpVpszEz3horAckgmTFlio1IwIQE_H17MMecMrg6zt5bCqibT4UQ7rfWiv0KhG6q4fgTiL_eXQXBBs7M4t5S2aVzQp3pK6ynEyNmXs8Vbd_b_a8/s320/IMG_1227.JPG" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks amazing~</div><div style="text-align: center;">And unites this eating area with the kitchen, beautifully!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqa22lNzexqlG4Bf5yKshYFhNQliQdwRAQtnlz76okkJ9TUUwCYGhrtZQxycak4jdES1lU8VHCTeHMBieVZyCSXzsGFoyPb-o0u04hJCyuwXYXfC3UfPjphReSxLaEF7MDKxjcZDnSnw/s1600/painted+cabinet.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqa22lNzexqlG4Bf5yKshYFhNQliQdwRAQtnlz76okkJ9TUUwCYGhrtZQxycak4jdES1lU8VHCTeHMBieVZyCSXzsGFoyPb-o0u04hJCyuwXYXfC3UfPjphReSxLaEF7MDKxjcZDnSnw/s400/painted+cabinet.JPG" width="246" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I hope this inspires you NOT to settle for an outdated kitchen - when all you need is a little paint and some elbow grease....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>Check out the whole house project at <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/ana-bobs-house.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/ana-bobs-house.html</a><br /><br />And join our Spring garden tour!  We need participants!     Go here for the details... <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Claudine

HOME DECOR: KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PAINT

What a difference PAINT makes!   SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID ...

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HOME DECOR: BONNIES OLD WORLD KITCHEN REMODEL

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />THE KITCHEN<br /><br /><br /><br />Warm Tuscany was the feeling that Bonnie wanted in her home, along with sun-warmed colors and rich wood tones.  Her last update had been in the late 80's and she just wasn't feeling the blue and white anymore.  In fact, she wanted to change just about everything about her entire ground floor.<br /><br /><br /><br />Her kitchen was dated, with a ceiling hung bank of cabinets and matching peninsula that made it a dark and cramped space.  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndXd6LtnJ7r7LZo9IZD_2rSyWi86A1tHG4e-632pExN9r7V_YeIt-Es0dIo8q6msmVzOlvD_gv_vbdzT2T8NDlYaquJUBsJTmSwS7aNQPkaBp_wy9BfALTnRXRK9pqqp3Wno85wjgiCYS/s1600/IMG_2376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndXd6LtnJ7r7LZo9IZD_2rSyWi86A1tHG4e-632pExN9r7V_YeIt-Es0dIo8q6msmVzOlvD_gv_vbdzT2T8NDlYaquJUBsJTmSwS7aNQPkaBp_wy9BfALTnRXRK9pqqp3Wno85wjgiCYS/s400/IMG_2376.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view with peninsula and bank of hanging cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjBdRJpRtm3Z6QLm3Wk1uPAwVsrfOn5n4iOeh3bt3Kh2hWe-6L6nk6AgDQIOD7GI0HIJ45XzCIKCZCvWExEkFH0DiakViOQX9itlMC2tSSrSF02mG2dd-Kaz-1SaATjuNSqo2z0BDxNiX/s1600/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjBdRJpRtm3Z6QLm3Wk1uPAwVsrfOn5n4iOeh3bt3Kh2hWe-6L6nk6AgDQIOD7GI0HIJ45XzCIKCZCvWExEkFH0DiakViOQX9itlMC2tSSrSF02mG2dd-Kaz-1SaATjuNSqo2z0BDxNiX/s400/IMG_2374+(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen view - dropped ceiling with fluorescent lighting, oak cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The original fluorescent lights were in a 70's style dropped ceiling, and her cabinets were typical oak with a prominent grain. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiVP4IYs_CroNHGvTtRjadMPY4qeNfFp6ALgCJXuLiiUIzCqLfLux8R6e4Q2cJip0nW_z840o_ZzL5FVNfqFLTDd0wBVN9IQNCvhFVwVxZp60utldYSl_ff8oHp42TLQvxWat-MXIhSt-/s1600/IMG_2375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNiVP4IYs_CroNHGvTtRjadMPY4qeNfFp6ALgCJXuLiiUIzCqLfLux8R6e4Q2cJip0nW_z840o_ZzL5FVNfqFLTDd0wBVN9IQNCvhFVwVxZp60utldYSl_ff8oHp42TLQvxWat-MXIhSt-/s400/IMG_2375.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - sink and window area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhSsRQktJ3KsZ3-gG6GtAqHe_aaYXlS8jJEd057tQA0P3oY7pqbcUytB-kdBQH2U6D8f3X8EXVTwTI6XPffv7iGiwoXKff-nVupvQ5p4Oac_j59IPnESAzz3Gr-HXws_aDG6a-FBKMC-W/s1600/IMG_2377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhSsRQktJ3KsZ3-gG6GtAqHe_aaYXlS8jJEd057tQA0P3oY7pqbcUytB-kdBQH2U6D8f3X8EXVTwTI6XPffv7iGiwoXKff-nVupvQ5p4Oac_j59IPnESAzz3Gr-HXws_aDG6a-FBKMC-W/s400/IMG_2377.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before) Kitchen - fridge and cabinets</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br />Bonnie dreamed of warm hardwood floors and rich wood cabinetry in an open light-filled space with an island.  We made beautiful selections of cabinetry, granite, lighting and appliances and Alex at <a href="http://www.apluskitchen.com/">A Plus Kitchen</a> made it happen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLky_Po2CQ1QEneL1ApGa9v8RGw-6IQMn9Xvt6nao-Wqaid4lDHQvhtXf12JD3o8EnLLPT0AWOYqRW9SomxepB4a9KOpdiHIiCsy0qEnz0OmXsk4ZgsoE3umfD-3ZPS6UyTGq9GDwV7l0/s1600/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLky_Po2CQ1QEneL1ApGa9v8RGw-6IQMn9Xvt6nao-Wqaid4lDHQvhtXf12JD3o8EnLLPT0AWOYqRW9SomxepB4a9KOpdiHIiCsy0qEnz0OmXsk4ZgsoE3umfD-3ZPS6UyTGq9GDwV7l0/s640/COFFRED+CEILING.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after) Kitchen - cove ceiling, can lights and pendants</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />We removed the peninsula of cabinets and ceiling hung cupboards which opened the kitchen to the rest of the family space.  We added crown and base molding, and raised the ceiling - adding recessed can lighting and speakers for music and media.  The door to the dining room was removed and an arched doorway was created to mirror the existing arch from the entry.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1qM3vsM09pXZCsOOqyV9ypZPxw1RenDjgUWoYcXYt9eaOGfBeBlCv3vgAuuvf4cu4HeOZPoAMbnpe-_QfACLddbeZ-h8_8wu0xVTN_18-RKNXP1-K7GSS4cy5sGWgl5spAkMMkbKBAM/s1600/disk%231+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1qM3vsM09pXZCsOOqyV9ypZPxw1RenDjgUWoYcXYt9eaOGfBeBlCv3vgAuuvf4cu4HeOZPoAMbnpe-_QfACLddbeZ-h8_8wu0xVTN_18-RKNXP1-K7GSS4cy5sGWgl5spAkMMkbKBAM/s640/disk%231+021.jpg" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(In progress) - Cabinets in, paint on the walls, granite on countertops</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Next came hardwood floors, beautifully crafted custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a new kitchen sink, brushed nickel faucet, and tumbled travertine back-splash.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge84o0o9QaBvcUJw2TJVws9b1V0Mzs2JiQRxfAdMe2bIhvMUU6El4WTcxSVP1ku7gpkbHex2eutMuunHc0nvt9WJPjJV545EwxySxG8DU0t9ru5xVPJJbS2p4IlUR_4nwZM9nBGTOFObr0/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge84o0o9QaBvcUJw2TJVws9b1V0Mzs2JiQRxfAdMe2bIhvMUU6El4WTcxSVP1ku7gpkbHex2eutMuunHc0nvt9WJPjJV545EwxySxG8DU0t9ru5xVPJJbS2p4IlUR_4nwZM9nBGTOFObr0/s1600/FAUCET.jpg" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  Kitchen sink area with new faucet, granite counter tops, garden bay window</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZmdavHWhLbiiox3kdugo3CIEHDV_LCEEXtT-Zn8pE1cIzKGGczsYZoSRIT_2hqD4RYmxHxSsB7CIbK_C_C-FTiAoBUqknvypPnElW-Iir3EMTJI6nWGwLmcu_kSbr_KUZKUJoETa1eMu/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZmdavHWhLbiiox3kdugo3CIEHDV_LCEEXtT-Zn8pE1cIzKGGczsYZoSRIT_2hqD4RYmxHxSsB7CIbK_C_C-FTiAoBUqknvypPnElW-Iir3EMTJI6nWGwLmcu_kSbr_KUZKUJoETa1eMu/s640/IMG_1209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />we opted for a painted finish on the island to break up the woodtones. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq3uH2XN4QLFx96DuG1HbhJ0s6_PPyJwgdnTYOcbCiQUd31-w0jvuwDTD6t8xbjt42ifvOqeCyP4rw2tUxD1lL81jIe7TV8GC6epjnm727dADa_6m6eSb9H5oB8kHRYhTXfWUsjYQIu22/s1600/ISLAND+DETAIL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The paint (Dunn Edwards 'Golden Gate') added warmth, as did the bronze pendant lighting (Lamps Plus).  Bronze hardware complimented the cabinetry and accessories and new vinyl windows with blinds for light control and custom window treatments finished the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In the breakfast nook, we replaced dated metal and oak railing with custom hardwood, and added cabinets in the bar area to match the kitchen, just a step or two away.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbRIV9bDEuRGDUMNLKBieUNKoosliDmO6k1q_wQamyxLStl7XDR1VrugFax6yUx7Yo_HXiGBw5s1Cb-Xxuyqj2Y86Xj2SDTgmDQZOdvtqm2p2p0U4rXgChdToc1bEtCfwHoByQumUxBk/s1600/RailingNook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbRIV9bDEuRGDUMNLKBieUNKoosliDmO6k1q_wQamyxLStl7XDR1VrugFax6yUx7Yo_HXiGBw5s1Cb-Xxuyqj2Y86Xj2SDTgmDQZOdvtqm2p2p0U4rXgChdToc1bEtCfwHoByQumUxBk/s400/RailingNook.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(before)  kitchen eating area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMjpv76cIgKqPT9wlfKADhIbUxWlx4N_nSdwzG9MhiJjwVVs-_lwlFVxWQILwMYJsKAvaotkay-5oDHeLwFO0r7FgN3bM4smeohTnfP6n61UJHyT3N-f34p5knuyghgwaF8b6XkZ60TM/s1600/IMG_1207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMjpv76cIgKqPT9wlfKADhIbUxWlx4N_nSdwzG9MhiJjwVVs-_lwlFVxWQILwMYJsKAvaotkay-5oDHeLwFO0r7FgN3bM4smeohTnfP6n61UJHyT3N-f34p5knuyghgwaF8b6XkZ60TM/s640/IMG_1207.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(after)  kitchen eating area with new railing</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIaxpeu-hDTHI-5hWvmjh2k1TTO2i_BHlnvzXaG9YTot76pdpiRtlRmedEO_nGy3e69NEAYMUawCvlBKD0tAqxMK76AjVnyGcwIVbvSFBHFuBuZv_6UViRYoG-5aXelHXCJ2rPDFyTUU/s1600/IMG_3233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIaxpeu-hDTHI-5hWvmjh2k1TTO2i_BHlnvzXaG9YTot76pdpiRtlRmedEO_nGy3e69NEAYMUawCvlBKD0tAqxMK76AjVnyGcwIVbvSFBHFuBuZv_6UViRYoG-5aXelHXCJ2rPDFyTUU/s640/IMG_3233.JPG" width="420" wt="true" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">completed bar area</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvWJVIUzDPjTgV6cIPX0bJaYzpWBnoKdF-RmHQtb4RJfQKzYvU90Zs-QpbyAynM8T6RmW8GhbEFa8RXHzpcUMkIfmQmOsNWz3EtHlViHKaZqjf2BJ05b95qpNgzsoyKSDriX3OwR1C3U/s1600/IMG_1205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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