Denise's Kitchen

 Mar 11, 2010

The fleshy pink paint! The knotty wood! It's ... it's everywhere! It makes me think of intestines and caves and lumberjacks. I feel like I've been eaten alive by Paul Bunyan. 

 (If you recall, I can't look at knotty wood for too long without getting creeped the heck out). 

 That after is like freedom and fresh air and springtime and happiness. Love it. Thanks to Denise for sharing this great redo!











19 comments:

Lauren Borquez March 11, 2010 at 8:33 AM  

Wow so much more crisp...I like!

Beverly @ The Buzz March 11, 2010 at 8:42 AM  

So much better! But I had to laugh about your reaction to knotty pine. These are the cabinets my mother had in her kitchen and they bring back fond memories for me. I hate to think what you would have done seeing our dining room which was completely paneled in the stuff!

Erin @ The Impatient Gardener March 11, 2010 at 8:51 AM  

And THIS is why I love white kitchens. Anything would have been better than the before but nothing could have made everything as light and clean as white. I love it. LOVE it!

Chelsea March 11, 2010 at 10:01 AM  

Wow, looks fantastic! I love everything about it, right down to the open shelf above the microwave! Because we have one, too - maybe I started a trend! Okay, okay, so probably not (she probably did that first), but hey, it's still fun to imagine myself a trendsetter. lol :)

Molly @ A Bit O' Shine March 11, 2010 at 10:16 AM  

Wow that looks fabulous! So light and brighty and cheery! And beautiful.

And dangit you need to warn people that you are funny. I almost spit tea all over my monitor laughing at "It makes me think of intestines and caves and lumberjacks. I feel like I've been eaten alive by Paul Bunyan." ;)

mishebe March 11, 2010 at 10:44 AM  

so much better. great job.

Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic March 11, 2010 at 10:52 AM  

This is SO beautiful - I'm jealous of all that storage and room! WELL DONE!

Ann Marie March 11, 2010 at 11:31 AM  
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Ann Marie March 11, 2010 at 11:33 AM  

A breath of fresh air!

~ And I am with you Lindsey! I do not like the knotty wood...

Where I live.. it's trendy and popular!

Meet Virginia March 11, 2010 at 12:28 PM  

Blah!!! Pink paint! Who would ever do that! It looks so much better after! Love it!!

~Morgan

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Allison @ House of Hepworths March 11, 2010 at 1:47 PM  

Thank you so so so much for visiting my blog and posting comments!! I really appreciate it!!

Allison

Denise March 11, 2010 at 3:10 PM  

Now where were all of you when I didn't think that I should ever paint over wood? Everyone thought that I was nuts, except for the one friend who told me the truth...and I am so glad that I followed that advice. No more caves, lumberjacks and intestines for me...LOL! Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Since those pictures were taken I have opened up another shelf on one side of the microwave and am contemplating opening up the other side too!

Denise March 11, 2010 at 3:14 PM  

Here is the open shelving idea on my pitiful excuse for a decorating blog....http://denise-domesticbliss.blogspot.com/2010/01/beautiful-life-friday.html

3 Peanuts March 11, 2010 at 3:29 PM  

Denise,

I am so PROUD of you. You took a risk and worked your tail off to get this beautiful kitchen (ALL that PAINTIING!!!). I am glad you love it and get to enjoy it everyday!

carolyn March 11, 2010 at 4:16 PM  

Yay Denise- the after looks fabulous and now everyone can enjoy your kitchen in all of it's glory!

Fantastic job- I'm glad you listened too.

Erin March 11, 2010 at 4:44 PM  

Gorgeous...

Anna See March 11, 2010 at 5:16 PM  

LOVE THIS!

charl March 12, 2010 at 3:03 AM  

that is fantastic.. you just cant beat white kitchens with green walls it just looks so fresh..
great transformation
xx

lindsay March 12, 2010 at 9:18 AM  

"i feel like i've been eaten alive by Paul Bunyan." bahahahaha! lindsey, you made me laugh out loud on that one. too funny!

in all seriousness, this kitchen looks great!

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