Hi Friends!

It is so exciting when I get to share with you stunning makeovers that display the correct way to add color to a home! This summer, I have focused on incorporating color into your design which I know can be a scary or intimidating idea. That’s why I am glad to share today’s kitchen makeover story with you. Julie and her family reached out to us knowing they wanted to update their kitchen but needed some guidance on making the right selections for their project. Thanks to our team, we were able to completely change the look of their kitchen while keeping the cost down.

Here are a few before photos of Julie’s kitchen. This kitchen is what I would call a busy or disjointed kitchen. There are 2 different colors of wood tones between the cabinets and island, 2 different countertops, and 2 different colors of hardware used throughout the space. The good news…everything was in good condition, so we knew we could use the existing cabinets and drawers.

Here are a couple more photos

Next we determined that Julie and her family were going to keep the counters and backsplash. Yes, the two different counters were mismatched, but they are solid surface and in really good shape. As for her backsplash, it actually contained all of the colors that were present in her heavily veined granite counter AND the even, streamlined dark gray countertop. Now, we just needed to make all of the elements tie in together.

Here is a close up of the backsplash and the paint swatch we decided to use for the cabinets.

It was great that their tile actually contained ALL of the elements that we needed to pull together a cohesive plan. Plus, it helped to confirm our color choice!

This color is by Behr. It’s called Black Evergreen. It is a rich, deep green and can be used to add a dramatic element to a room or to provide a moody space that helps warm and welcome a room.

And here is the beautiful outcome with our cohesive design plan!

In addition to selecting the right paint color, we decided to paint the underside of the cabinets. For Julie’s kitchen, this was an important component in achieving a cohesive design plan. It’s a good idea to do this when you want to ensure the visual appearance is not interrupted and the colors are evenly spread out around a room. Choosing the right color, ensuring a continuous visual presence, and selecting matching hardware were the essential

See how well this paint color works with both counters?

Look at how well the color works with both counters…and check out the rich tone of the deep green next to the movement of the granite on their island. Isn’t is just stunning?!

And the last detail to complete the cohesive plan was to ensure we used the right hardware. Sometimes using one kind for your doors and another for your drawers is a good idea, but since Julie’s kitchen plan was to pull everything together, we decided the best option would be to select all of the same hardware. And to add just a little more interest, we decided on these black and gold handles. Here is the link where you can purchase them: Black and Gold Cabinet Pulls.

We just loved completing this project! Thanks, Julie, for working with us and for trusting FunCycled with your design plan!

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Happy FunCycling Friends,
Sarah ;)

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Hi Friends!!

Yesterday, I turned 36! I don’t need any big parties, but I do love to celebrate the whole month long. Not because I think I’m worth it, but because I have so much to be grateful for. My family, my love, many beautiful friendships, my Savior. Life is sweet, and busy, and full of fun adventures. I wouldn’t want it any other way! 💕Thanks to all of you who have sent business our way over the last almost 8 years! Thanks to the many customers who’ve become such sweet friends. Thanks to all of you, I’m doing what I love to do every day. Using the gifts I feel like I was made to use. For all that and so much more, I want you all to know how grateful I am for another year of life and for another year with YOU. 💕

We’ve been working on redoing the kitchen in our house for the last 4-5 months and are so excited to share the before and afters with you!!! YAY! I hope they take your breath away because being in it every day takes mine away. This isn’t about just making a pretty space for us, it’s about families gathered all around as we make memories, grow closer to each other, and enjoy the art of cooking. John has a culinary arts degree so a nice kitchen is really important to him. He’s been smiling so big since the day it was done and we had our first family over for dinner. Yes, we had company the very first night it was done!! We 💕 friends and family!

Here’s the kitchen before:

There were so many changes… where to start??

1. Bought all repurposed cabinets and John built some of the doors to match others (we couldn’t find all the same matching cabinets). We went with maple cabinets though.
2. Custom built the island and installed the sink and dishwasher by the island.
3. Installed a stove and hood vents on the exterior wall.
4. Refinished the floors back to their original beauty.
5. Painted the walls, wainscoting, and ceiling Simply White by Benjamin Moore.
6. Installed subway tile all the way to the ceiling and black grout.
7. Painted one radiator black and one gold.
8. Installed new light fixtures.
9. Kept the original wallpaper that was behind a shelf and painted around it, then added a floating shelf above it to make it a focal point in the room.
10. Installed a pot filler above the stove.
11. Picked Quartz counter for the island and soap stone for the rest of the counters.

Ready for the after pictures?

We couldn’t have done the counters without the help of Klassic Stone. They had quartz in stock and installed it for us so quickly. Then we order the soapstone from Marble and Granite, Inc in Albany and had Klassic Stone do the actual installation for us. Both companies were so friendly and helpful!!

We bought the cabinets at the Restore in Albany. Painted them Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

If you have any questions about other elements in the room, please comment below and I’d be happy to help! I would love to hear what your favorite part of the redesign is!

You can use our Contact Us form or check out other kitchen projects on our For Sale page. We’ll need to see a picture of your kitchen, a list of how many doors and drawers there are, and where you are located to email you an estimate. This change ups the value of your home and gives you a whole new look at a fraction of the cost of new kitchen cabinets!

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Sarah ;)

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