Kitchen Progress

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We're well on our way to a new kitchen.  Everything has been deglossed, painted with 2 coats and glazed.  I still have to clear coat the doors and drawers which could take forever it seems like.  Since the work week has started, I only have a couple hours each night to work on things.  


The hardware delivered yesterday.  I went with a pull in stainless steel.  I love the modern look of the pulls and I think they'll add more character than a knob. 


My back and legs hurt and I'm so over painting right now but I know it's gonna be so worth it in the end.  Here's the look I'm going for.


With a few more changes like lights and accessories, I think we'll get pretty close.

  

Comments

  1. StephanieApril 17, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Looking good! We are going to paint our cabinets too. What color did you use?

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  2. BethApril 18, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I'm so glad I get to read a "real person" blog - someone who gets it done in the evenings after a full day! It's truly inspiring and I'm excited to see how great it looks!

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  3. AmyApril 18, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Great inspiration picture I can't wait to see what your finished results look like!
    I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award, for more information see my blog post! http://yellowhouseon3rd.blogspot.com/2012/04/versatile-blogger.html

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  4. AaronApril 19, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I want to paint my kitchen cabinets so bad! I can't wait to see how yours turn out.

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  5. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I love your new kitchen! Where did you get your new hardware for your cabinets? Love!

    Jody P.

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