Before
We moved into the Prairie Box in December of 2001. I’ve always loved the light and space of my kitchen. The large south-facing windows make the kitchen a cheery place to be, which is good since I don’t love to cook. Love to bake, yes. Love to cook, not so much. Renovating the kitchen was on our 15-year plan, so, since we’re selling at year ten, we did a partial renovation to encourage the sale of the house.
After
Gone is the mint green wall color and gone is the horrendous wallpaper border. All surfaces were lightened with a coat of white paint, including the two types of faux brick the previous owner must have found immensely attractive. A brand new countertop and sink made a huge difference in the overall aesthetics of the room. I enlarged one of my apple photos and we hung that over the stove.
I love my new kitchen. I hope the new owner does as well.
9 Comments
Sarah M Sep 19, 2011 10:38 AM
So pretty and I love the pictures! Doesn’t it make you sad, though, that you’re having to leave once you re-do things? That’s how I felt when we left our first house!
Sarah M
Erin W. Sep 19, 2011 11:16 AM
It’s amazing what paint can do to a room. I love your renovation pics. Before and After pics are my favorite. :o)
Jen Sep 19, 2011 11:27 AM
Ooooo. I am definitely stopping by to see this transformation in person. :) I love that you enlarged one of your own photos – that is definitely a bonus.
Bryonie Sep 19, 2011 11:45 AM
Gorgeous!!!
tara Sep 19, 2011 11:59 AM
beautiful & bright! i love the white painted brick, looks SO good.
Rebecca Sep 19, 2011 1:13 PM
Mega shout-out for my mother and father-in-law who did so much in both this space and the rest of the house. I am grateful.
happygirl Sep 19, 2011 1:46 PM
Gorgeous. Love the little shelf in the corner, too. BIG improvement. :)
Papa Sep 19, 2011 1:58 PM
Wow. Good work junior Treds and more senior Treds.
Kerri Sep 19, 2011 8:46 PM
What?! You corralled the cleaning products on top of the fridge into attractive baskets? :) Crazy.
Nice work, Tredways of all ages! :)