Weekend 3:
I was so
excited to finally wrap up the bulk of this project! We of course started with taping up trim,
parts of the cabinets, and outlets. I also did some last minute sanding with a
block sander. I would actually recommend being as thorough as you can with this
to ensure the paint goes on smoothly.
While
painting, I noticed some spots that I could’ve sanded down better…too late now!
We chose to
use Valspar primer instead of Kilz due to the unevenness of parts of the wall.
It did seem to go on more evenly and was about 7 dollars more. We did two coats of primer to again ensure
that the walls would be smooth and ready to go for the colored paint.
I love the
Shurline classic paint edger for cutting in. I don’t know how people just use
an angled paint brush!
There’s my
husband priming away behind the fridge…painting around appliances is annoying,
but not nearly as daunting as I’d expected.
I had two standard
rollers for priming and a new Purdy roller for the green paint. We again chose
Valspar for the paint and chose the color Zen Garden.
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| Cutting in with my Shur Line paint edger! |
So after six
hours of breathing in paint fumes, we were left with a very bright green
kitchen! It ended up looking a bit
brighter on the wall than I’d expected but overall, it definitely looks much
more open and lighter than before.
While we
were still motivated, we changed out the hardware on the cabinets to a simple
brushed nickel handle. That was the
quickest and easiest home improvement project ever! I wish I’d done this months
ago!
Not sure why
the color looks like a lime green here, but the small pops of silver definitely
help make the kitchen look more modern.
We also
needed something for the big open wall space above our kitchen cart. We
contemplated putting up some artwork, but decided to go with something more
functional – a pot rack! We chose one
from Crate and Barrel because we could return it if needed (it’s slightly
cheaper at Amazon) and because it mounted to the wall as opposed to the pot
racks that hang from the ceiling. While this was a pricey purchase, I
absolutely love the look and sometimes the price tag can be worth it! My one gripe with it is that you can’t really
put anything on the top because the hooks make it an uneven surface. We decided to showcase a picture drawn by my
husband’s goddaughter –a green giraffe!
Maybe I’ll
cook more often now that the pots are being openly displayed…
We’re also
going to change the window treatments to add in some lighter colors, change the
light fixtures, and paint some of the brown trim white…but we’re taking a
little bit of a break now. It’s been a long month! Thanks to Chanelle for
encouraging me to take on the project! We give ourselves an A for effort!
I can't agree more, Mansi. Look at that fabulous kitchen! Let's check out the before and after photos:
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| Before |
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| After |
I love how light and airy the kitchen feels with the fresh color and shiny hardware. You know I'm a sucker for a classy cabinet pull. This project proves that you can make a dramatic change without breaking the bank or doing serious demolition. Great job Mansi and Calvin! A for effort indeed.
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