Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Kitchen Bar Make Over

I'm hooked on finished projects. Head over to see what others are hooked on today.This is the before. Oak veneer on the back side of the cupboards and plywood boards holding up the granite counter. I'm not sorry to see those go.
My husband created the raised panels on a table saw to match the design in the kitchen cupboards. He's such a marvel. We purchased the hand carved corbels from either Van Dyke or Restoration Hardware. We bought them awhile ago so I don't remember.
A close up of the corbel. (Please note the amazing photography. I'm learning all kinds of good things in my photography class.)
After the primer and two coats of white paint.
After the stain and stain flecks. I tried to make it look aged.
A close up again.
The after. I would have should you how it really looks in the kitchen but I still have paint mess all over the counter. I still need to add one more coat of finish so it will be durable/washable. I took this in the evening.
I took this in the morning. What do you think? I'd really like to know. Next project...hard wood floors. Can't wait to get rid of this floor. What type of wood do you recommend?
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33 comments:

  1. StephApril 1, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Wait, I think the next step should be painting the cupboards!

    It looks great!

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  2. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comApril 1, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Wow - it is AMAZING! What a great job. I love it!

    Have you considered walnut? I think we are putting walnut in our office. It's really nice.

    XOXO
    Jen

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  3. ThimbleannaApril 2, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Oooohhhh, very cool Kim! I LOVE those corbels. Can't wait to see the full-blown kitchen!

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  4. Jillian@housewearsApril 2, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    exquisite looking, beautiful!
    Nice job! I have a dark "hand-scraped" wood, which doesn't look worn, but hides the wear and tear of my busy boys.

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  5. UnknownApril 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Love it. Mishelle

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  6. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasApril 3, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    This is stunning! I love it! Beautiful!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  7. susanApril 3, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    This makes an amazing difference! You are so lucky to have a handy hubby!

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  8. Mrs. PetrieApril 3, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Amazing! It's wonderful to see what people do to makeover their kitchens.

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  9. Cass @ That Old HouseApril 3, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the color you achieved, very nice. Thanks for sharing... Cass

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  10. The Summer Kitchen GirlsApril 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Complete Transformation!
    Funny...we were just talking to a customer that wanted ideas on doing the same thing....we'll direct her here!!

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  11. PunaApril 4, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    I love the corbels but do they get in the way of the bar stools?
    We have bamboo flooring and I love it. It's environmentally friendly, it durable. I have two kids, a dog and a cat...

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  12. ImagineCozyApril 4, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    What a difference! You did an amazing job. It really dresses up the kitchen, I'm sure.

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  13. AnonymousApril 4, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is an amazing transformation!! It doesn't even look like the same kitchen. I totally love it!

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  14. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyApril 5, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! This is breathtaking! I'm so glad you photographed the stages. It's just beautiful.
    I just got back from a quilt retreat...thought you might enjoy seeing our projects. : )

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  15. Julia @ Hooked on HousesApril 5, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Wow, Kim, this looks amazing! What a difference. Love it! :-)

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  16. ImagineCozyApril 6, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks for saying "hi". How great to find a fellow design lover so close! I'll be in touch.

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  17. wandering nanaApril 7, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Wow..... fantastic. You are so industrious. It looks really good.

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  18. CannyfindsApril 8, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    That is very very nice indeed, please send your husband on the next plane to Scotland, i could use a hand lol

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  19. AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 5:57 AM

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  20. SherrieApril 25, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    What a gorgeous transformation! You did such a nice job! Love those handy husbands!
    Thank you for sharing.
    ~Sherrie

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  21. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comApril 25, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love those corbels!

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  22. Free Art PrintablesApril 25, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    It looks great! fabulous make-over! Thanks so much for joining in on the party! Jen

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  23. Nice and Easy AntiquesApril 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Wonderful corbels and transformation! You added so much character! Great job, enjoy it!

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  24. Karen at Nittany InspirationsApril 25, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    The transformation is amazing. You now have a very high end custom island that any custom cabinet place would create. Wonderful job.

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  25. UnknownApril 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    It looks great! Have you seen end cut floors? They have them at the Frist in Nashville and it's amazing! We are planning on doing it in our kitchen area.

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  26. CherylApril 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    oh my gosh! Absolutely love it!

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  27. Jennifer DeDonatoApril 25, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    OMG!!! Wonderful just wonderful

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  28. The Texas WomanApril 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I agree with everybody else. It's lovely!

    The Texas Woman

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  29. MaridithApril 26, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Just beautiful!! What a transformation!! Great job. Your hubby is very talented too!!

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  30. Victoria HaydenApril 26, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Love the new look! The corbels I adore!! So happy to come across your blog~going to check more of your post out!

    Hugs,
    ~Victoria~

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  31. karlascottage.typepad.comApril 27, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Wow!!!!!!! Love those braces! What a pretty pretty kitchen you must have!

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  32. Linda (Nina's Nest)April 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    You get an A+ on that transformation! Linda

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  33. Thiruppathy RajaSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Nice Blog! Well most of your content and image is original and informative. /many thanks for sharing this, cheers.
    Kitchen Cupboards

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