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Tammy Time

You hear of people wanting to create “spa-like” bathrooms and “retreat-like” bedrooms, so why not kitchens too?

That’s what Better After reader Tammy decided when she finally had enough of her busy, cluttered kitchen. It definitely wasn’t lacking color or character before, but it wasn’t super cohesive or easy on the ol’ eyeballs either. I just want to take a moment to say hi to the old formica “wood” countertops, totally had those in the house I grew up in!

I love the new serene feel! It looks so high-end, but she let me in on a little secret… it’s an IKEA kitchen with a few Craigslist finds mixed in! Amazing. I also love the two toned cabinets, it keeps it open and light and grounded at the same time, which is something it was lacking before. Nice job Tammy!

 
 
 

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15 Comments

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    CINNIBONBON
    September 30, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Holy Moly girl–you rocked this! Serene is right! Love it.

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    { L }
    September 30, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Amazing!! This is just a perfect job. Wow.

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    marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
    October 1, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    What a wonderful transformation. It looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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    NanaDiana
    September 30, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Gorgeous re-do! Great job!

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    decor4poor@blogspot.com
    September 30, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Wow that turned out so great. Love the subway tile. So nice.

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    Anna See
    September 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Great job, Tammy! This is a great makeover! My daughter and I LOVE it!

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    Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunky
    October 1, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Unbelievable! Looks like a showroom kitchen now! Love it.

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    Stacey Shea
    October 1, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I think my heart just skipped a beat. Love it!

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    L i z a
    October 1, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Amazing transformation, way to go Tammy!!

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    Kelly
    October 1, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    So much storage!

    Kelly

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    Kate
    October 1, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Wow – truly outstanding. That kitchen leaped 2 or 3 decades into the future!

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    Thelma-Art
    October 2, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    OMG!! I want this kitchen!! Love it.

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    Courtney
    October 2, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Where’d you get those chairs?! I love them!

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    Carmie of the Single Nester
    October 6, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    So much more serene. That red and orange gives me fits.

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    Tammy
    October 6, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    hi courtney, the chairs i got off craigslist for a steal! but they are originally from the store, elephant’s trunk in san diego.

    thanks for all the nice comments, i am loving our new kitchen!

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