Remember my kitchen? You can read all about how we removed the wallpaper, painted, added knobs and pulls and accessorized my New-ish Kitchen in the previous post here.
But something just wasn’t quite working for me. The island was demanding too much attention.
So I did what any sensible girl would do. I picked a can of black paint! (Note: I also placed the red lanterns from last year’s “use what you have porch design” to the top of the cabinets, which, according to my post “Ideas for that awkward space above your kitchen cabinets” may or may not be a good idea. lol)
It was very quick and easy project – I just picked up a quart of very black paint (with primer mixed in) and got started. I selected a semi gloss to balance it with the shiny black appliances and also to reflect light. Then the fun part – painting! I swear painting is therapy.
On the side of the island that has cabinets and drawers, I removed them (along with all hardware), lightly sanded them and painted two coats.
The entire project took less than one day, and I love how the island now plays nicely with the black appliances and are no longer trying to steal the attention!
Much more of a modern feel than the traditional oak.
Now I’m eyeing the rest of the cabinets – hmmmm – should I?
It’s that time of year! If you’re going to show your love, why not have some fun with it! I’m a huge fan of noncommittal wall art – and love WallCandyArts.com.
There is more than one way to dress up your walls; here are few of my mushy love favorites:
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What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas. Unless, of course, it’s the Las Vegas Market of fabulous things for your home! YHOB was invited to tour the show this year. And wow - hundreds of manufactures showing off their latest and greatest ideas to help make our homes more beautiful this year!
I’m so excited to share all the eye candy with you, but I can’t do it justice in one article. So, I’ll give you a quick overview today, but stay tuned for posts-in-progress on topics such as:
- Using equine art in decorating (for real!)
- Expressing yourself through painted furniture (I was blown away by what I saw)
- Unique lighting you have to see to believe
- Creative wall art ideas
- And much more!
Ok, enough of a tease. We started the week with the “First Look” presentation by Monica Pederson and Julie Smith.
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As you take down your holiday decor, be sure to bring in all the props you’ll need to stay warm until (perpetually elusive) spring arrives. And color is a great way to make warmth happen!
Understanding what emotion colors represent, current color trends and practical ways to implement those colors just might help you make it through yet another winter.
Meaning of Color:
Color is both inspirational and influential. Stimulating hues can affect us emotionally, physically and yes, even behaviorally.
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Pantone has declared that Tangerine Tango is the color of the year for 2012.
I’ve always been a huge fan of orange – but “Tangerine Tango” is so much more fun to say!
Now, let’s look at Pantone’s picks over the past four years. What do you notice?
Bold. Fun. Energy.
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