Kitchen Makeover Phase 2

Don't you think this table would look awesome in this kitchen??

This picture is closest to what the paint looks like in real life. The others are kind of yellow-ey looking. This picture is more what it looks like when you walk in the kitchen.

Wahoo!! Check out our sweet new kitchen paint!!

Here's a quick history of our Virginia Hobbs kitchen:

March 2002: Buy house, kitchen is nasty orange color.

April 2002: Can't decide what color to paint kitchen. Decide on yellow because it goes with my blue/white dishes.

May 2002-June 2007: Condition of paint deteriorates over five years and three kids.

June 2007: Dan & Tammy graciously spend their vacation re-painting all the cupboards and trim a shiny new coat of white. Handles go from brass to silver. Touch-up painting reveals original yellow paint is very dirty/distressed.

November 2007: Travis spends his Thanksgiving vacation helping me to paint the ceiling and walls this new fabulous color!!

I really wanted to paint the kitchen a color that flowed from the living room. So I took a color from the throw pillow in the kitchen. The first version was too light, so we got a new can of paint in "Tate Olive". It looks so great!

New skills acquired:

I have found me second calling as cutting-in and touch-up girl. I can conquer any stray dribble, drop, or splat of paint!!

Travis is working on his electrician's skills. He's switching out the old off-white outlets and light switches. We also took down the flourescent shop light in the kitchen area and will replace it with a cool new light tomorrow.

Upcoming makeover phases:

#1 Replace our dilapidated/ghetto table & chairs. I have a set from Kmart picked out! It's a medium wood colored top and black legs. So cool!

#2 New counter tops. I'm thinking just a new formica with a stone look.

#3 New floor. Probably vinyl. Probably right before we move someday.

#4 New accessories to go with color scheme. I can use most of my old stuff, I think the blue/white looks awesome with the green. But I'm hoping to pick up a few new things for the walls. Maybe some cool black & white framed photos on either side of the hutch?

#5 New curtains. I already have some fabric, just need to whip them up!