Carly’s kitchen just wasn’t screaming “Carly!” There were too many contrasting wood tones, a paint color that did none of them any favors and a countertop that I can only describe as ‘barf-speckled.’ The only one who could stand it was that cat, and that’s because he’s colorblind. (Are cats colorblind? I just made that up.)
Anyway, since she had always wanted a white kitchen, fresh paint was first on the list! Then, she tried out a creative mix of countertop paint and roll-able stone coating to achieve exactly the look she wanted on the counters, and finally, a pretty sea foam green for the walls. Grand total … $300! Check out tons more lovely details on her website Carly Kmyta.
(special thanks to Better After reader Tara for submitting this!)
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13 Comments
amy@winecountrymama
February 10, 2012 at 1:31 AMBeeeuuuutifulllll!!!!
Janet - Painted Piglet
February 10, 2012 at 3:00 AMShe has really captured exactly what I want to do with MY kitchen! THanks for sharing this one!
Nessa the Procrastinator
February 9, 2012 at 9:33 PMI absolutely love it! Must pin as an idea for my new kitchen.
Sarah
February 9, 2012 at 9:48 PMI love it! I just added the same color to one wall in my kitchen last week! 🙂
Bliss
February 9, 2012 at 9:58 PMI always love color on someone else’s walls. I just a chicken. So hats off to Carly.
~Bliss~
Crie Artezzanato
February 9, 2012 at 10:09 PMYes, I loved it.
Val
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Angie
February 9, 2012 at 10:12 PMit is amazing what a little color can do to a room. I love it!
Terry
February 9, 2012 at 10:47 PMGreat transformation. Love what paint can do. So fresh
Anonymous
February 10, 2012 at 10:30 AMIt`s beautiful, but why almost every US-kitchen is painted white?
boopnut
February 10, 2012 at 11:34 AMI love that color and was thinking about a lighter shade for my living room but I am so chicken. I love the kitchen makeover!
Donna C
February 10, 2012 at 9:40 PMThis kitchen is so refreshing! There is nothing like white cabinets to freshen things up. Great job!
Pour Girl
February 11, 2012 at 2:24 AMThe kitchen looks amazing and for only $300 bucks! Gotta love the wonders of paint.
Philippa x
February 11, 2012 at 10:27 PMI love it! So bright and fresh and summery. I bet she walks into that room with a big smile every time now!