ta-da!
Here is the before pic. River rock and logs and square granite tiles.
and after!
Much bigger, slab is black absolute honed granite.
Added a beverage fridge at one end.
The new bar stools!
My husband and I did all the trim work.
and after!
Much bigger, slab is black absolute honed granite.
Added a beverage fridge at one end.
The new bar stools!
My husband and I did all the trim work.
I painted it "oatmeal" by Ralph Lauren in a satin finish and then glazed it.
It suits our house much better than the river rock.
Much, much more counter space now!
what do you think?
It suits our house much better than the river rock.
Much, much more counter space now!
what do you think?
42 comments:
Melaine--I love everything about it! It looks absolutely gorgeous! I've been anticipating this post..glad to see the final project! :) KT
Oh my...absolutely lovely! I really like how you transformed the stools. What a great idea! Wonderful inspiration.
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Hey Melaine, loving it!
Since I have seen your kitchen first hand, I can tell the difference. Great choice on the bar chairs, those are great.
Hey would you email me what you use for the glaze on the furniture and cabinets? I am needed to paint my master bath cabinets when we do this redo this Summer and think I need a glaze on them after that too.
Thanks, looking good!
Linda Q
Melanie...it looks wonderful! I love the oatmeal paint and glaze and the stools work perfectly. You guys did a great job and what a fun and upbeat update to your already gorgeous kitchen. And you gotta love the extra counter space for all that cooking! : )
WOW! It looks great!! Spacious and chic! The new bar stool look just perfect with the island. Well done! Ah! The cabinets are just goregous, you guys done a excellent job!
P.S. My email link is on my profile page.
Thanks would appreciate it!
Linda Q
Absolutely lovely! I would love to hear more about the "glazing" - that is just the look I want to give something - could you tell us/me more please!
Thank you!
Simone :)
Absolutely gorgeous! Love it. :)
oh my word! So flipping amazing! Enjoy! (I'm sure you are!)
Magnefec!!! The custom work your husband did is beautiful....Enjoy.
kate
fabulous! Where did you find those great bar stools?
Love it all!! Can you come and help me with my home??:)
LOVE IT!
So nice.
Glazing & honed...I love any technique that removes the "shiny new". Rich & rewarding. Thank you for sharing.
Melaine...I love it, I have been waiting for this post, I couldn't imagine what you were going to do, since I thought the before pictures were gorgeous!!! You and your hubby are so talented!!
Really nice. Looks alot more homey too:)
Oooh, it's soooo puuurrrrty! LOVE the new barstools and the cushions are perfect! :)
It looks awesome! Congrats!!
Fabulous!
Linda & Dixie
The Funky Junk Sisters
Fabulous darling - simply fabulous! Can't wait to see it in person~
xo
I love it! You did a really fantastic job - and I love the chair skirts! Did you make them yourself?
I think it's absolutely gorgeous Melaine! You did a beautiful job as always :)
rue
It looks so good , will you do the same finish on the other cabinets ?
I could really use thos barstools .
love it!
Melaine, it's fantastic!
It's beautiful and very well done, but not over done. I love the beverage fridge too. I really need on of those, as water bottles, juice, soda, and beer seem to overtake my fridge.
It's wonderful! The new stools look great, too!
*Tricia
It's gorgeous! Great job!!
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I dig it! I love the paint color and I love that it's called "Oatmeal". Am I the only one out there that bases final paint decisions on the name? :)
I would be stoked to just to have granite, but I agree the black is cuter in your kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration :-)
The dark color of the countertop totally grounded the kitchen! It looks fantastic. Sue
Melaine, Your new island is perfect for yur kitchen. I love the way you finished the cabinets with the glaze. As always you have created another masterpiece in your home. You are one talented lady!
Pat
I love it, it is beautiful!!!!
Love! Looks like we need to come see your kitchen. Just name a time.
Cindy
OHHHHHH i love it! It turned out amazing, beautiful and now I really want a new countertop!!!! did i mention that I love it!!!
:)the chairs are too cute!!! Great inspiration,
LuLu
Wow, you guys did an awesome job. The kitchen looks amazing!
Absolutely lovely - and I swoon over Oatmeal by RL.
I absolutely adore your chairs! Well done!
Oh wow! It's gorgeous! Beautiful job!
Oh, that is really pretty! I adores your entire kitchen. Great job on that island, the paint color is gorgeous.
Love, Love, Love it Especially the beverage fridge. The island is lovely! Good job!
Great job on that faux finish... you could put me out of business ! (smiles).
Jennifer
Hi Melaine,
I forgot to tell you that I included your island makeover posts in my linky love post last week.
http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/06/linky-love.html
I love this makeover!
Kimba
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