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This is the before kitchen in the home we bought just three months ago on the 25th of February. Are you ready for the after? Here we go!

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I do wish you could see the view and the rest of the windows. More pictures will follow. The final addition to this room will be new windows and not these blinds. Also, I'm hoping to have more pictures which will give you a better look at the wall colors and the fireplace area. This particular shot doesn't do that area justice. The two accent walls to the right of the fireplace and around the pantry doors (and also the color of the door you can't see leading to the deck) are painted in Ralph Lauren's Metallic Gilt Bronze. The other walls are Miller Paint's Mantra. The countertops are Corian's Hickory Smoke. The porcelain floor which looks like tile is Venetian Reale's Desert Slate, Indian Dark. The cabinetry is by Aristokraft, Shaker style, color Fawn. Pantry doors are Douglas Fir stained to match/complement cabinets/countertops and trim. (The lighting in some of these pictures doesn't quite capture the wall colors in places.)  

So, your thoughts?

 

God in heaven, you have been and are so amazingly gracious to us in spite of us. There is no way we can express our gratitude. We fall short at every turn and try, but we are so eternally grateful first for your saving grace and then for all you've given us throughout our lives even before we knew you. No words to effectively express your humbling benevolence. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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8 responses to “Befores/Afters”

  1. BK Jackson Avatar
    BK Jackson

    I like the lighter tone of the cabinets and the flooring. You had a nice open kitchen floorplan to begin with and this just makes it even nicer. And now you have seating for your island and a little more space too! Cool!

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  2. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar

    Thanks, Brenda. It’s also a very light, bright kitchen now although the pictures don’t reveal that. It was a rainy day and the other bank of windows facing the mountain don’t show in these. I don’t know why the original island was so low. I’m short (5’4″ and shrinking) and it was low to me. It was one of the first things noticed by most people who came into the kitchen. This is a normal size island and it’s nice to be able to sit at it and prepare things on the other side near the oven. We are thrilled with it. I’ve mentioned before I’m not a dark wood person, so, yes, much lighter cabinets.

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  3. Brenda S Anderson Avatar

    It is GORGEOUS, Nicole! Love the cabinets, the floors, the island, beams, everything! I could easily welcome family into that space.
    Beautiful job, Nicole!

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  4. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar

    Ah, thanks, Bren. Wheeler Painting and Restoration did a masterful job of it all. Our son Joseph did the painting. We are so blessed to have it turn out so beautifully. Thank you, Jesus. Would love to have you over for lunch, Bren, Brenda, Debra, etc.

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  5. Brenda S Anderson Avatar

    Someday I’m going to make it out there. I’ll be an empty-nester soon, then hubby & I can travel!

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  6. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar

    You will love it out here and especially where we are – it has that farm atmosphere. 😉

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  7. Debbie Anderson Avatar
    Debbie Anderson

    It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! I just love every detail!!! I can’t wait to see it in person!!

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  8. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar

    So glad you like it, Deb. Makes me smile and can’t wait to have my girls out for lunch!

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