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4.21.09

Before & After: Small Changes, Big Kitchen Makeover

A glass dining room table with vase

Today AnNicole’s is sharing her simple kitchen makeover with us.

Without changing the cabinets, counters, flooring, or anything major, she gave her kitchen a whole new look.

This should inspire anyone who doesn’t have a big budget but wants it to look like they spent big bucks.

Before:

A kitchen before remodel

After:

A kitchen with a sink and a microwave

AnNicole says she used Restoration Hardware’s “Cappucino” paint on the walls.

Here’s the breakfast nook side of the room:

A kitchen with a dining room table

After:

A room filled with furniture and a large window

Head to Our Suburban Cottage to see the rest of AnNicole’s kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Amber says

    4.21.09 at 11:41 pm

    I love AnNicole, and I love her blog too!! She is great. And I just LOVE what she did with her kitchen. I think it looks amazing! That’s so nice of you to feature her, Julia. 🙂

    Amber’s last blog post..Not too shabby

  2. Mom in High Heels says

    4.22.09 at 2:51 am

    Oh, I love her makeover. I’ve seen it on her site and am constantly drawn back to it to have another look. Such a lovely job.

    Mom in High Heels’s last blog post..Random Thoughts Tuesday: uncoherent

  3. Quincy says

    4.22.09 at 5:26 am

    I love that stone urn on her breakfast table, and that two-toned curtain is perfect. Thanks for finding me a new blog to stalk, Julia.

    Quincy’s last blog post..I Love Chocolate

  4. christy says

    4.22.09 at 6:41 am

    Wow that is so amazing! I love the transformation and am now headed over to see the rest of the makeover. I think my favorite part of the kitchen is that toile over the sink window – love me some toile!

    christy’s last blog post..To join, or not to join, that is the question

  5. Kathi says

    4.22.09 at 6:09 am

    Love the transformation! The chandelier is perfect with her table and chairs!

  6. Jane @ Beach House says

    4.22.09 at 7:24 am

    That’s the kind of gentle remodeling I love – it’s so soothing

    Jane @ Beach House’s last blog post..Sustainable Remodeling

  7. Renae Moore says

    4.22.09 at 7:28 am

    What a great transformation, the colors are peaceful and inviting.
    Blessings…

    Renae Moore’s last blog post..Wall Flower

  8. Jamie @ BlondeMomBlog says

    4.22.09 at 8:21 am

    That is amazing. I love what paint and simple changes will do. Our kitchen is white on white so I’m going to check out her site!

    Jamie @ BlondeMomBlog’s last blog post..Shoes So Girly They Probably Get PMS

  9. AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage says

    4.22.09 at 8:37 am

    Thanks Julia! You are the best! If I had your address I’d be sending you flowers :).

    AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage’s last blog post..Big Thanks!

  10. bungalowbliss says

    4.22.09 at 8:43 am

    Fabulous job! I love the toile window treatment over the sink, and decluttering the space above the cabinets was the best idea. Gotta love a completely new look without the expense of a major overhaul. Beautiful!

    bungalowbliss’s last blog post..The Unconsidered Factor

  11. Linda@ Restyled Home says

    4.22.09 at 9:00 am

    Brilliant! It’s a perfect example of how a little paint and the right accesssories can truly transform a space. Good for her!! I love her curtains and table set, especially!

    Cheers,
    Linda

    Linda@ Restyled Home’s last blog post..Let’s Play Matchmaker!

  12. Palabuzz says

    4.22.09 at 9:26 am

    This is like watching an episode from “clean house”. i really like that show

    Palabuzz’s last blog post..Malin Akerman for Maxim for April

  13. Angela says

    4.22.09 at 10:24 am

    Great make-over!!!
    ~angela

    Angela’s last blog post..My Babies

  14. Pat says

    4.22.09 at 11:14 am

    I’ll visit AnNicole. Her kitchen makeover is wonderful!!

    Pat’s last blog post..~Exterior Decorating~

  15. Grace says

    4.22.09 at 11:32 am

    Very pretty kitchen. It just looks so fresh, clean and bright. Very inspiring!

    Grace’s last blog post..Earth Day and Laundry

  16. Summer Kitchen Interiors says

    4.22.09 at 10:59 am

    WOW! Isn’t it amazing what just a paint job can do!
    Karla & Karrie

  17. beth says

    4.22.09 at 12:29 pm

    I love her blog! AnNicole has such great style. It just goes to show that you don’t need a big expensive remodel to completely change the look of a place. It helps to have beautiful style, like she does. The right decor makes all the difference.

    beth’s last blog post..Down at the Dam

  18. Ms.Tee says

    4.22.09 at 12:54 pm

    She did a beautiful job – love it. It’s so fresh and pretty. I’m off to check out the rest!

    Ms.Tee’s last blog post..Sunny Bathroom Inspiration & Help Needed

  19. sandy toe says

    4.22.09 at 1:24 pm

    I love the makeover…it looks wonderful! I need to get me some “white” plates! Oh yes I do!
    sandy toe

    sandy toe’s last blog post..Don’t Mess With My "Sleeve"

  20. SoBella Creations says

    4.22.09 at 1:42 pm

    Fantastic transformation!

    SoBella Creations’s last blog post..Sofia’s 3rd Birthday & Easter Weekend

  21. Pat says

    4.22.09 at 2:52 pm

    Not to be a wet blanket, but I liked the BEFORE pictures better. 🙂

  22. Courtney @ nesting instincts says

    4.22.09 at 5:26 pm

    love it! it’s right up my alley! i really like that curtain in the breakfast nook. thanks for sharing this Julia!

    Courtney @ nesting instincts’s last blog post..the new (tiny) man in my life

  23. kthnbye says

    4.22.09 at 5:54 pm

    No offense, but UGH. Brown paint is way too trendy these days and is used when it really shouldn’t be. This kitchen looked much better before!

  24. desiree says

    4.22.09 at 7:00 pm

    Great transformation. Love how the clean the lines became!

    desiree’s last blog post..Gardening on a Budget

  25. Robin says

    4.22.09 at 8:08 pm

    I always say paint is the easiest, fastest and sometimes cheapest makeover. And if it comes out not as expected, you can re-do it almost immediately!

    Robin’s last blog post..All atwitter over Mr. Darcy

  26. Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says

    4.22.09 at 8:24 pm

    Wow – amazing what can be done…love it. 🙂

    Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam’s last blog post..Melt in Your Mouth Apple Coffee Cake – Tasty Tuesday

  27. Emily@remodelingthislife says

    4.22.09 at 8:31 pm

    Beautiful!!! I love it!

    Emily@remodelingthislife’s last blog post..Happy Earth Day!

  28. Norma says

    4.23.09 at 11:40 am

    I love what she did with the kitchen,love the white on white, ours is also white too. There’s something about white kitchens, they’ll never go out of style.

  29. Darla says

    4.23.09 at 4:17 pm

    Subtle but awesome!

    Darla’s last blog post..Sofa Tables

  30. Susan Smith says

    4.23.09 at 8:12 pm

    What great visual proof that kitchen borders SHOULD come down! For some reason, staging clients really struggle with that one. I’ll have to show them this blog. LOVE the paint color too!

    Susan Smith’s last blog post..HOMEdigz.com News

  31. le says

    4.26.09 at 2:34 am

    wow just lovely !! and I didn’t know you had another blog … where have I been !! my best to you Julia le xox

    le’s last blog post..What makes you happy at work …

  32. Hana says

    4.27.09 at 1:51 pm

    Thanks for the photos. I actually liked the ‘Before’ more! I love the wood table and chairs more. The glass and iron table and chairs give a very ‘cold’ feel!

  33. hookedonhouses says

    4.27.09 at 2:32 pm

    I find it really interesting that several of you have mentioned that you like the “before” better. I just love the clean and serene look of the “after.” Goes to show everyone likes different things, I guess! And that you probably wouldn’t like MY kitchen, either. Ha. -Julia 🙂

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