My Kitchen's Got The Blues

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I've noticed in my search for dark kitchen inspiration, many of them had pops of color throughout.  Most of it was done with flowers, vases, or small counter top appliances.  I had these small flower pots from Ikea that were pretty boring.  Boring and beige.  I could add some small pops of color without buying anything.  Let's have a spray paint party.



 I grabbed some spray paint and tape.


I taped around the edges of the pots and stuffed in a grocery bag so I wouldn't paint inside them.




You can see I actually taped the line further down.  This way if I did want to plant something in it down the road, you will see blue instead of the beige.





There's a start right?  Since I had the spray paint in hand, I went ahead and painted this little guy in the family room too.  I never thought he was the right color blue...until now.


I'm still looking around trying to find something else to spray paint.

Don't you love what spray paint can do?



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  1. StephanieMay 4, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    It is amazing what one can of spray paint can do! I love to spray paint everything!

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  2. Sharon @ mrshinesclassMay 4, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Your kitchen is gorgeous...love the dark wood and the tile backsplash..the painted pot is the perfect color to compliment the counter tops. You're right...accessories can really brighten a space.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  3. UnknownMay 4, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I heart your kitchen. The pop of the blue really works.

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I'm a new follower from the Chic on a Shoestring's Flaunt it Friday link party. I am having fun looking through your awesome posts. I am a huge fan of spraypaint and I love the shade you chose.

    Come by and say hello some time!
    Janiene
    http://bishopsfamilysite.blogspot.com/

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  5. Antonella @ LoveYourHomeMay 5, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    It's the perfect colour blue! It stands out and looks great.

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  6. cgammeterMay 5, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I'm Connie at http://hotflashncraftn.blogspot.com/, a new GFC friend. I would love if stop by and be mine.
    The blue just pops in your kitchen. Thanks for sharing your technique.

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  7. thistlewoodfarmMay 5, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I love spray paint! It makes everything look so much better! Great idea!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  8. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Your kitchen is gorgeous! I also love the rug in the family room. Did you paint it also? Do you have a link on where to find the rug or how you painted it (if it's DIY'ed) Please stop by my new little blog. It'll get rolling faster when my husband has recovered from his surgeries. http://reinventingmyspace.blogspot.com/

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  9. Darby HawleyMay 6, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    The blue matches the backslash perfectly!

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  10. michelle@decorandthedogMay 7, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    My husband made me take a spray paint break after I turned part of the driveway red. :P Your kitchen is looking fantabulous!!!

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  11. AshleighMay 8, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Came over from the Thrifty Decor Chick Party! That little pot is so cute! I have never tried Valspar spray paint. It looks so high quality and professional! I will have to give it a try :)
    I linked up a Little Lacy Flower Pot, check it out when you get the chance!

    Ashleigh @ Live Gorgeously

    http://livegorgeously.blogspot.com/2012/04/little-lacy-flower-pot.html

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  12. Be Colorful CoastalMay 8, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Nicely done. That aqua is the perfect accent color for your kitchen. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful this week.
    pam

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  13. Peggy~PJH DesignsMay 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Love that pop of blue in your kitchen so pretty.

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  14. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeMay 11, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Love the pops of color!! It's amazing what accents like that can do. Beautiful job!

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  15. RoeshelMay 11, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Great color! Looks so pretty!

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  16. UnknownMay 12, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Cute! XO, Aimee

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