From Drab to Fab- Updated Kitchen cabinets, walls, & countertops

Dated and Drab describe this kitchen.  Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures before the tile countertops and old tile backsplash were torn out...but you get the picture. White cabinets, Wallpaper that was just painted over, and dated tile countertops made this kitchen pretty plain and borring.

With refinished cabinets that are creme with a coco glaze, and a black distressed island that is dressed up with corbels & decorative panels, it is hard to recognize that it is the same kitchen. The walls were finished with an aged plaster finish that is a beautiful compliment to the cabinet finishes & new gorgeous granite countertops. The creme limestone backsplash just has not been installed yet, but you can tell that the other changes make this kitchen a great entertaining space.

 

Corner cabinets before countertops and cabinet finish.

 

Side of island, showing plain side with no details or interest.

 

Now the island looks like a piece of furniture with the details added and different finish.

  

This small additional cabinet looked a little out of place alone on the wall.

 

Adding Glass front doors & displaying a collection of fun bright fiestaware makes this small cabinet a showpiece.  This picture also shows the wall finish with the texture and variation in color, it is a beautiful compliment to the floors, counters, and other materials used.

 

Close up of small "random" cabinet.

 

Close up showing small display cabinet, now it has a purpose and makes a nice accent piece on the wall.