Update! Refinished table done! Pics!
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12 years ago
As some may recall, I've been slowly trying to figure out updates for our living room, dining room and kitchen. We've bought and returned several different table and chairs sets. Either we weren't happy with the quality or the set just didn't feel right in the space. After a lot of frustration, I finally decided that I was going to make our original 20 year old table work. It had been through the ringer and had no chairs. Here's before and after shots along with the cabinet I picked up at a consignment store. It took 3 rounds of sanding and staining to get it right, but now, I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
In a couple of weeks we're expanding the window in the kitchen, removing that odd corner cabinet facing the table, adding a backsplash as well as more lighting and a new chandi. I can't wait until I can paint, put up curtains and add accessories! (oh and I think I may have DH talked into at least gel staining the cabinets so we can loose the honey oak!)
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New hutch and material I'm going to use for curtains & new table runner
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Comments (36)Stinky - Ha, I know! I see you noticed I purposely made sure to add that they were fine. I was hoping nobody here would accuse me of being cruel. I'll admit the one you're seeing in the photos acted like it was torture staying in there because he's nosey. Kept pawing at the door. He's always my helper with any project. See. Here's just a few shots. Helping paint painting crown... Being impatient with me to hang a picture... Helping with the stairs... He's just being cute in this one so I had to post it. Bronwyn - Ohhhhhh... Feeling silly. Can you tell I'm not much of a chef? :) Green - LOL! "Bye hunny see you in a month." Then pack your bags and head for the neighbors. :)...See MoreAlmost done with LR update
Comments (14)I didn't notice the horns matching the swirls in the rugs, lol. The only chair that swivels is the lighter brown one by the maroon wall. The other two pieces are "Lay Flat" power recliners. I measured the wall between the 2 wall sconces, it's 118". We have 8' ceilings. I've seen the type of wall art I like. Not sure what it's called. It's textured/raised paint on a canvas with no frame. I saw one that was almost perfect, off white background with tans and browns and a color I thought would go but it was too rust. Would one long, more narrow piece work better? A triptych? Mirror or set of mirrors? And by the way, this is why all the furniture is facing one way, a honkin' 70" flat screen tv, maroon wall is to the R of this pic..... Edited to say the only chair that SWIVELS is the lighter brown one This post was edited by katlan on Fri, Oct 11, 13 at 20:11...See MoreKitchen Remodel Update - Wall Paint Finished with Pics!
Comments (14)Thanks so much everyone for all the nice comments! My primary goals in doing the kitchen remodel were to update the look, improve functionality and to warm up the color scheme using vibrant earth tones for a slightly Tuscan feel. I have been very happy with the transformation. Its amazing how some paint and granite can make such a difference. I had to look up my old notes to find the names of several of our materials used but here is the short list as requested: My Granite is called EL DORADO and is from Brazil. My Backsplash tile is a Mexican Travertine 3x6 Subway called DESERT CREAM IMPERIAL from Florida Tile Kitchen Sink is a Blanco 1-3/4 Anthracite Silgranite Kitchen Faucet is the Lady Grohe Cooktop is the Thermador 30 inch Induction with the Popup Vent system Double Ovens are the 27 inch Kitchenaid Architect Series II Microwave is the GE Profile model PVM2070DM1BB Beverage Center is the MARVEL 15 inch BARM-BB-G with the all black framed glass door Original 20 year old dark cherry cabinetry custom made by Dutch Mills in Goshen Indiana. Under cabinet lighting is Seagull Ambiance Xenon Low Voltage Linear Lighting on dimmers. Kitchen window shades are Graber brand light filtering pleated shades, Lucia model and the color is Elderberry 4050 We used all BEHR paints but some of the colors were custom mixed. The yellow kitchen walls and soffits were a Restoration Hardware color called SAFFRON which we had color matched in the BEHR paint The burgundy accent color used on the kitchen windows and on the powder room walls was BEHRs CURRANT JAM The Sunroom walls were BEHRs WHISPERING PINE The Sunroom Ceiling was a Restoration Hardware color BAY LAUREL that we color matched in BEHR Hallway to laundry was BEHRs CUP OF COCOA Laundry room walls were BEHRs AUTUMN GOLD Regarding the questions about removing the light box over the island. My neighbor did most the remodel work for me. He is a licensed electrician and just removed the wood box frame and fluorescent fixtures. We luckily had an intact drywall ceiling under the light box so it just involved installing new pendant and recessed can lights in the ceiling by repositioning the original wiring from the light box and installing the new fixtures. There was minimal drywall patching required. We upgraded to dimmer switches also....See MoreHutch finally refinished! Pics and a few questions
Comments (81)pps - I've seen pics of your beautiful house and would trade in a heartbeat. Too many unfinished projects in mine anyway :-D shay - I painfully scrubbed this hutch with a toothbrush and wax remover (and even acetone) several times to get rid of the wax finish. That toned it down a bit but I then bleached the wood because I initially wanted the grain to show through the glazing. If I had known I'd end up using a solid paint then I would have still needed to go through the wax removing process but wouldn't have bleached the wood. I've used a commercial wood bleach (a powder you mix with water) on a pine piece before and that worked well but the hardware store was out of stock. I ended up using a homemade liquid drain cleaner solution found here: Homemade bleaching/aging solution Be sure to test a small area before you do this and wear a protective mask, gloves, etc. Also, allow plenty of drying time between removing wax/bleaching and applying a new finish....See Morejuddgirl2
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