A reader named Aja gave her 1956 brick ranch a makeover, and I fell in love with her new kitchen.
I don’t think I would have seen the potential in it that she did. She gave it a strong dose of color and filled it with her collection of Fiestaware.
She agreed to let me share it with you today, so take a look!
Aja’s Colorful Kitchen Makeover
She gave it a colorful tile backsplash:
Instead of replacing the cabinets over the stove,
she hung open shelves to display her colorful pitchers:
You can see more photos on Aja’s Flickr page.
Visit my Before & Afters page to see more amazing makeovers!
So many tiny tiles! Those had to be a pain to hang…
Oh how I love Fiesta ware!!
I’ve seen much worse kitchens than the “before” but I do so LOVE the “after”.
I *love* this. Like Maya, I’m so in love with Fiestaware. And it looks gorgeous against the white! DAK, just so you don’t go crazy thinking of trying to line up those little tiles, they come attached to big sheets of mesh, so one sheet of mesh, which you apply directly to the grout, might be 8X8. So you don’t have to align each little tile. 🙂
CindyK, thanks for explaining the tile thing for DAK. Can you imagine if you did have to line up each of those individual little squares? Ha.
That Fiestaware is so fun. Love how she used those colors together.
I would love to know where Aja got the spice rack from? It hangs so well from the rod.
I looked quick and thought that said, “FAT!” above the cabinets.
ooo I’m a big Fiesta fan too … love the plates mounted over the window!
Is this an IKEA kitchen? The backsplash looks just like one of theirs that I have always really liked! The Fiestaware looks amazing with the white cabinetry and bright colors on the wall, floor, etc.
Beautiful!!
Steve: Me too! I thought: “That’s a little harsh, but I guess some dieters might need that kind of motivation?”
Then I re-read it…LOL!
at first i didnt like it (too much color), which is definately not my style.
but then i began to see the fun side, and how uplifting it is.
although i would never do it myself, its a cute and bold idea 🙂
LOVE this kitchen (although husband would never agree to it). How clean and bright. Makes me want to expand my Fiesta pitcher collection!!!