Brooke’s kitchen didn’t have any major issues to contend with, (unlike her home’s exterior, which  required a machete to check the mailbox). It just needed a light freshening up, and she makes it seem easy! 

Here’s a few of her key ingredients: hardware on the cabinets, an interesting backsplash, shiny new countertops, and swapping out those heavy black barstools for a pretty pair in teal.  Also, that ‘EAT’ sign makes for an awesome accent AND a handy reminder in case you forgot what you came into the kitchen for.

See more on her blog Start At Home.

 

Do you watch Mad Men? I’ve been watching it since my horrible bout with Strep last year, wherein I had no strength to do anything besides stare at the TV.  It’s an interesting show, I guess, but so WEIRD.  And depressing.  I don’t know why I keep hanging on (Jon Hamm), but I do. 

Anyway, when Sarah sent her kitchen makeover my way, and said it used to look just like Betty Draper’s kitchen, I knew exactly what she was talking about! Check out her blog The Cyclist’s Wife for a side-by-side.  Happily, it looks much more ‘these days’ these days, with white cabinetry and a butcher-block countertop and brand new everything else.  I like how she took out the cabinets next to the window, I think it makes it seem bigger and gives it the idea of open-cabinets without all hassle that goes with it. Great job Sarah!