I know a few people might gasp at Karen’s audacity to paint over her brick walls, but guess what? It’s z-brick, which is basically the equivalent of crab with a k. Not the real deal. It was starting to feel more closed-in than cozy, so she painted it a soft blue and the cabinets white, and I love how it still has all the texture of brick without all that … brick-ishness. There were plenty of other major changes like rebuilding mismatched doors, moving the wine-rack and extending the cabinet, new flooring, counters, sink, faucet, and appliances, and it still came in at only $2,700! Great job Karen!
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Amie
May 9, 2012 at 4:13 PMlove it! looks so much bigger!
Anonymous
May 9, 2012 at 4:24 PMLooks great! Any idea what she did to change the countertops for such a low price?
min hus
May 9, 2012 at 5:42 PMWhat a difference – love it! I also love that the old cabinets were freshened up, but kept.
Marcia
May 9, 2012 at 7:15 PMI did something similar in my kitchen and I really kinda like the brick now. It’s very reminiscent of the brick buildings you see in smaller towns in Belgium. Great example of working with what you have!
m13
May 9, 2012 at 4:03 PMwow! colors make such a big difference.
I love white kitchens!!!
:))
**Mumzy
May 9, 2012 at 4:21 PMWhat a change!! Love it!
MONICA LIVAS
May 9, 2012 at 4:47 PMWhat a wonderful change! LOVE it!
Sherron
May 9, 2012 at 5:22 PMWhen I first saw the bricks, I thought to myself that the after had better not be painted, so I was a bit sad to read the first line of your post. But you are right, fake brick is okay to paint over. The kitchen looks so light and airy. Beautiful job!
eddielicious
May 9, 2012 at 7:10 PMWhat a great update. However, there is too much going on over the sink. 2 lights, square wreath plants plates etc.
Nita {ModVintageLife}
May 9, 2012 at 7:52 PMWaaaaaay better…..she gets the texture with out all that hideous brick color.
April
May 9, 2012 at 7:54 PMThis looks like a completely different room! So much brighter. I love it!
Kathy from DoubleNickelsandBeyond
May 9, 2012 at 8:22 PMA great example of using what you have and making it way better. I love the brick now!
Sandra
May 9, 2012 at 9:07 PMLove the white kitchen, but what is up with all the numbers and words? I honestly don’t get it and no, I am NOT being sarcastic. We all know that we “eat” in the kitchen and “sleep” in the bedroom, but I see numbers and words EVERYWHERE?!?
Lori
May 10, 2012 at 2:50 PMWhat a lovely transformation. So soothing to the eyes. Great job!
Karen Sunday
May 10, 2012 at 3:18 PMThank you so much Lindsey for the time and talent it takes to do all these before-afters as far as the counter tops they are just the basic laminate at menards about 375.00 my husband did the work that is how we kept the costs down thanks so much this was fun!!!!!! Karen S
Jackie
May 11, 2012 at 12:02 AMLove it, Love it and I love that they continued to use their appliances. Looks great and “affordable” ….