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The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For…Our White Kitchen Makeover Reveal!!

Well today’s the day! Finally. We have our dreamy new white kitchen and I couldn’t be more ecstatic about it. I guess it’s been about 4 years now that I’ve wanted to do this, so to be able to write to you all that it’s really done, just blows me away. Fair warning though, this post will be picture heavy but it deserves it. And here it is.

White Kitchen Makeover

I seriously get giddy each time I walk into it. And don’t forget our entire breakfast room is windows and I just haven’t figured out the trick to photographing windows yet. It annoys me but I did my best. Anyway…

I will add sources for everything on the bottom of this post. I am even going to do a separate post on painting the cabinets because they deserve their own.

But for now, let’s look at a few before pics…

Then we redid the backsplash last year…

And then here’s a side by side to compare.

Kitchen Before and After

Such a crazy difference I can’t believe it when I look at the old pictures.

Again for reference on the entire kitchen makeover process:

  • We installed new countertops (and it wasn’t granite!)
  • We had a black Karran quartz sink undermounted seamlessly
  • We got some gorgeous hardware for the cabinets
  • We made a built-in desk area in the kitchen as an extension of the countertops
  • I told you all I was a fraud for going back and forth so many times about painting the cabinets
I bet you’re wondering if we did the cabinets ourselves, and the answer is NO. For a multitude of reasons. And here’s a few for you:
  1. I don’t have the time. I’m still nursing so I can’t exactly just drop off the kids all day or for a few days and just work on this project.
  2. I don’t have the space. Our garage is packed to the max. And I have 20something doors and drawers.
  3. I wanted them to look professional and be sprayed. I don’t own a good sprayer yet. Nor do I have the space to in the garage to even lay them out anywhere to be sprayed.
  4. Our cabinets were heavily grained and the grain was deep. And I didn’t want the grain to show through when painted. I was afraid it would if I were to try it. If my cabinets were not grainy oak, I might entertain the idea of doing it myself.
  5. I like a good DIY project and I know this can be done, but for me and our particular cabinets, this job was better left to the professionals. Some things are just worth paying for y’all. You don’t have to DIY everything.
Now with that last statement about not having to DIY everything, it’s true. Some things are just better left to cabinet painting pros who have done this many many times and for several years. And please know that having your kitchen cabinets painted by a professional is not just going to cost you a couple hundred bucks or something. You will pay for it, but trust me. It.Is.Worth.It. I would have been on my own with this project and I just couldn’t have done it alone, nor could I have gotten the smooth as a baby butt’s finish like my painter did.
Modern Cabinet Hardware
For you locals (Houston and surrounding cities), I hired Wood Finisher Pro & Repair, Inc, and the painter is Adel. He really did a fantastic job and is quite the perfectionist like I am. And no I’m not getting paid to say this. I’d highly highly recommend him. And I will get more into the paint and the process of how he painted them in a different post don’t worry. We sort of butted heads on which paint to use, but ultimately I let him win because he is the professional and I know this is what he likes. Me telling him all of my home blogger girlfriends use this and that really didn’t do much for him! haha.
UPDATE: Here’s the post on how he achieved the flawless look and some of his tips! 
Sooooo, Sherwin Williams’ top of the line Pro Classic Alkyd Interior Enamel won.
Yep, that’s oil based paint! Again I’ll get into all of that in a different post but I must say that it did leave the most beautiful finish ever on our cabinets. Special thanks to Sherwin Williams because they did provide the paint for this project so thank you!!
The Cabinet Paint Color:
  • I went with Sherwin Williams Alabaster. It’s a perfect white. Creamy white but not yellow or antiquey white. It’s not stark white either which I did not want. It really is just the perfect creamy white and I would love to do all of our trim throughout the house in this color.
  • Fun Fact: When the painter went to get me a sample of Alabaster at SW, I also wanted to get a sample of the famous Benjamin Moor Color “white dove.” Well, it turns out that SW’s Alabaster is the exact formula of white dove if you were to match it there, so boom, I guess you could say my cabinets are white dove also. :)
Here’s what the inside of my cabinets look like. Adel hand painted the cabinet frames and all of the doors and drawers were sprayed at his shop.
Cabinets Inside
He could have sprayed the insides if I wanted him to, but I didn’t. They just would have gotten tore up from dishes and I didn’t really see the point. I like how it looks anyway.
Same deal with our drawers.
Kitchen Drawers
I do like how he painted the sides of the drawers so they are still white when you pull them out. Nice touch.
I added these little felt pads to all of my cabinet doors and drawers to protect them when they get shut.
Cabinet Felt Pads
It would have been a shame if my new paint job already got chipped or something from people slamming the doors shut. These pads are a lifesaver and will help our cabinets hold up very well over time. I got these at Home Depot.
Okay I think now I’m just going to show you a billion pictures so get ready. :)
Creamy White Cabinets
Desk area…
Built in kitchen Desk
Kitchen Countertops
Kitchen Accessories
Quartz Sink
Painted Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinet Decorating

White Kitchen Redo

Kiss the cook

Kiss the Cook Jars

Kitchen Makeover

White Kitchen Cabinets

Sherwin Williams Alabaster

White Cabinets in Kitchen

And another before for grins and giggles…

Kitchen Before

And after.

White Kitchen Makeover

I’m so grateful you all have no idea. It really is such a joy and I can’t believe I have a white kitchen now!!

Again, here’s another brief rundown (click the links to view the posts and info):

  • We installed new countertops (and it wasn’t granite!)
  • We had a black Karran quartz sink undermounted seamlessly and a new pretty faucet
  • We got some gorgeous hardware for the cabinets
  • We made a built-in desk area in the kitchen as an extension of the countertops
  • I told you all I was a fraud for going back and forth so many times about painting the cabinets
  • I hired a professional to do the paint job and I don’t regret spending some money for it. Houston area locals should check them out and tell them Emily sent you.
  • Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Alabaster (also matched to BM’s White Dove – same formula)
UPDATE: Here’s the how-to post on painting your cabinets and some tips from my painter.

I think that’s about it. Any other questions feel free to leave in comments! And yes since everything is white in there now and the walls grey, I really wanted some color so I used some colorful accessories that I love. And I may have gone a little crazy on the boxwood plants, but I couldn’t help myself. They are so cute!

Now I want to know if you’re ready to paint your cabinets??! Are you going to attempt to DIY or hire it out?

Sharing this post at Sarah’s before and after party.

xxoo,

Decorchick!

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Comments

  1. Dria @ Dio says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:40 am

    WOW, your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous, you outdid yourself! I love everything about it. The old kitchen was really nice the way it was but the all white, with those counters look stunning! I’m so happy to finally see the end result it was worth the wait!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Aww thank you so much Dria!! I’m glad it was worth the wait. :)

      • Laura Snow says

        February 29, 2016 at 6:02 pm

        Your white kitchen looks stunning. My California painter recommends oil based paints too. How do your cabinets look now 3 years later? Has the white yellowed? Did you put a bit of gray in your white paint so it would darken to a grayer white?

      • Tel says

        August 26, 2016 at 6:05 pm

        Beautiful cabinets!! What color is the kitchen wall?

  2. Clayr @ southernclayrification says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Beautiful! the white really accentuates the molding on you doors, really an amazing makeover!:)

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you so much! That’s another thing I also love too because it really does. :)

  3. Lori says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Wow I love your kitchen! You did a great job. BUT I have to know where you got that little stack of turquoise/aqua/orange/yellow/white bowls from?? SOOO cute!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Hey Lori yes those are from Anthropologie and they come in a set. For about $35 which is a great deal there. :)

  4. Lucrecia says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Love it!! I’m about to start the big project of painting mine myself. I just can’t afford to hire it out right now and I’m afraid I’ll end up never having it done if I keep waiting!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Oh wow you’re going to love it! Not the work, but the final product. :)

  5. Stephanie says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Gorgeous!!! I love everything! Looks like a million dollar kitchen!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Well I don’t know about all that…but thank you. :)

  6. Niki says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:46 am

    WOW!!! It looks A-MAZING!!!! I actually LOVE that the inside is still brown…I thought you had painted it that way, until I read that it was left from before…so cool. FABULOUS job!!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks so much Niki! I love the brown wood inside too. :)

  7. Amanda Padgett says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:52 am

    It looks FANTASTIC!!! You did an amazing job! I love that it didn’t take $50,000 (like most kitchen remodels) to give your kitchen a whole new look.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks so much Amanda!!

  8. Leah N. says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:56 am

    WOW! This looks amazing! I didn’t see if you used the same wall color (SW Balanced Beige) in the kitchen as the rest of the main floor. Is it the same? If not it transitions beautifully into the other room.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      Hi Leah, yes I forgot to mention that, but yes the kitchen is also the balanced beige. :)

  9. Kristina says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Wow! It looks stunning. I saw your post on countertops and have been looking to see the whole room. It is really beautiful. I was also so happy to read about your countertop choice and why because I have been leaning toward the new HD laminate as well. And now to see the finished product makes up my mind! Enjoy your new space.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Yay I’m so glad Kristina!! Let me know which color you choose for your countertops. :)

  10. Tania Luna says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:14 am

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! It is such eye candy through my phone, I can understand why you get giddy everytime you look at it! We painted our cabinets all white last year, my sweet husband sprayed them in our garage, it was a huge project, ALOT Of work but worth it in the end. Congratulations on such a beautiful kitchen!! Love love love!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you so much Tania! And SO nice of your hubby to paint them for you!! I bet you love it.

  11. priscilla says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Amazing kitchen redo ! Love it !

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you Priscilla!

      • kitchen ideas 2013 says

        May 12, 2013 at 6:28 am

        I agree with you, the 2nd one is just awesome

  12. TidyMom says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:21 am

    oh Emily it’s BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m so jealous – we rent with such ugly kitchen cabinets (Formica) I SO wish I could have a pretty white kitchen!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks so much Cheryl!

  13. Lauren @momhomeguide says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Congrats! Your new kitchen looks absolutely beautiful! Such a classic look!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks so much Lauren. :)

  14. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:23 am

    gorgeous! nothing like a clean and bright place to cook and eat!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you Jessica!

  15. Kalee says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Love! Now that pantry door just needs a splash of color (maybe turquoise, robin’s egg blue??).

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Kalee yes!! That or a new door all together. :)

  16. Jennifer@ Blissfully Ever After says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Emily,
    Your kitchen totally caught my eye from Sarah’s Before & After party! I love the AFTER!!! It looks fabulous! One of our projects for this year is to redo our kitchen and painting the cabinets will be one my to-do list. I am a little nervous but think I can do after being inspired by your kitchen cabinet makeover. Great job!
    xo,
    Jennifer

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Aw thank you so much Jennifer! I can’t wait to see yours I know it will look amazing. :)

  17. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Beautiful!!!! I love the little desk area :) I have those same colored jars, love them! I’ll pin to the BHG blogger home project board tonight :)

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      You rock thank you Jessica!

  18. Lori m says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Your kitchen makeover is beyond breathtaking, beautiful. I even adore all the little finishing touches, ” Kiss The Cook” canister set, awesome!

    Hugs, Lori m

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      I’m glad you like that Lori. :)

  19. Andrea Worley says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Looks awesome Emily! I see why you love it so much, I think I wanna live in your kitchen! :)

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks Andrea!!

  20. Julie says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Absolutely fabulous! I’m so jealous now! I’m sick of our honey-oak cabinets, but have yet to convince the man that white or grey or anything else will look better. Maybe once I paint the walls…

    Again, beautiful.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you so much Julie. I hope you can get him to see the light soon. :)

  21. Tys says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Beautiful!!

    We actually used Sherwin Williams Alabaster as our trim paint when we painted our house last Sept! Fab color!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Yes!!

  22. Jamielyn@iheartnaptime says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:26 am

    GORGEOUS!! Love it all! Great job Emily! Pinned it! Ahh…so dreamY!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Aww thanks Jamielyn!!

  23. Amanda says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Great job!! Such a beautiful transformation!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you Amanda!

  24. Claudia says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Wow!!!!!! Emily how gorgeous! I absolutely love it.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks so much girl!!

  25. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    You did an amazing job. This is a case where the room really does look bigger because of the color. Your wall color, counters and backsplash look fabulous. I really like the backsplash tiles you used and the countertops are beautiful. The island looks so much more impressive.
    I don’t think I could talk my hubby into painting ours but this is a good one to show him for a hint!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Ha yes maybe you can be persuasive. :) Thank you Liz!

  26. Abbey says

    March 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    What a difference! Love the crisp, white look. And the chalkboard hanging by the bow is charming!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you Abbey!

  27. Dee says

    March 4, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Emily your new kitchen is absolutely beautiful. The white made a world of difference. I have been wanting to do the same thing to my kitchen, but I knew that Painting the 31 cabinet doors and 13 drawers was not an option. I will check out the painters, do not know if I can afford it, but it is sure worth looking into. Thank you for sharing all your great information. You have saved me lots of time and some money with all your hints.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Aww thank you so much Dee!! Let me know if/when you get yours done. :)

  28. Edie Cummings says

    March 4, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Love, love, love it! My kitchen cabinets are also white & I’ve never regretted the choice. My neighbor, who originally had dark wood cabinets, liked mine so much she immediately had hers painted. Really does brighten everything up & make the room look bigger.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      How awesome Edie! Glad you influenced her. :)

  29. Jill says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Inspiring & LOVELY!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks Jill. :)

  30. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Looking so pretty Emily! I love white kitchens. They just look so fresh and bright. As does yours :))) Just gorgeous!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks so much Shannon!!

  31. Anonymous says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    @Lori: Those look like Latte bowls from Anthropologie. I just pinned some on Pinteret last week!

  32. Jill says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Like it, I took the plunge and have actually painted mine twice, they are now a rusty brick red, I really like them.

  33. Guerrina says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    STUNNING! I have kitchen envy!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you Guerrina!

  34. TQ says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Love, love your kitchen and the rest of your house! I just found your blog yesterday and couldn’t be more excited. I’ll have to catch up but I’m in Houston and my bestie-neighbor has your floor plan. Kimball Hill builder? I have the Rosewood and will be using your great ideas to update my house. Love the floors! Keep on blogging!!!

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      Hey no actually it’s Perry. :) But I’m sure they are similar. :)

  35. Anita says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Emily, it turned out fantastic! I love the new brighten up look. The desk extension is a great addition. I too recently painted my kitchen and it was the best change I could have made. I don’t hate my kitchen anymore! Perhaps it’s time to show mine off a little too.

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Yes!! I’d love to see it!!

  36. Myra @ MyBlessedLife.net says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Absolutely stunning transformation!! Jaw dropping, actually! I love everything and the way you styled it is…perfection. :)

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      Aww thanks girl!!

  37. Natalia Magdalin says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    It looks AWESOME! But I couldn’t help but notice that I space above the fridge seems not done. Additional cabinets would have been nice…

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      Yea, still not sure what to do with that space. It’s awkward. Maybe an idea will come to me one day. :)

  38. Nancy Wiebel says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    It looks really, really nice! I’m amazed at the difference. You had a nice kitchen before (you took good care of it and didn’t let it look “run down”), but painting the cabinets and making the other changes spruced it up and gives it a totally different look. I personally love white cabinets, so it’s not hard to love your new space. Great job!

    Nancy

    • Decorchick! says

      March 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you so much Nancy!! I tried my best to love the old ones. Really. Haha.

  39. Donna Lynn says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    WOW WEE!!! I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo super happy for you! I know what you have just gone through, I am in the process of painting every square inch of my 4,000 sq ft house, every door, every cabinet, every baseboard, and my husband and 3 boys if they stand still too long! What a blessing to have them done, I may hire out my kitchen too after reading your post. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!!!

  40. Amanda says

    March 5, 2013 at 6:42 am

    it’s absolutely gorgeous, and that sink is amazing!

  41. cheri morgan says

    March 5, 2013 at 7:29 am

    I wish I had someone spray ours, I hired a painter, he painted by hand last February, did a good job I thought, however they have chipped in a ton of places, and he sanded, primed and did 2 coats with BM Advance paint. I am disappointed to say the least. Probably explains why it only costs about 600 bucks. Live and learn! Yours look great!

  42. Olivia says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I liked the wood cabinets better but the white cabinets are still nice! I think the “Kiss the Cook” jars are adorable!

  43. Lauren says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I love your kitchen, especially the counters. Do you have a budget breakdown? I’m contemplating something similar for my own kitchen.

  44. Erin @ DIY On the Cheap says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Love this kitchen! It turned out gorgeous. And I love the desk area too!

  45. Little Bit says

    March 5, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Your new ‘white’ kitchen looks amazing! love all your choices, especially the one to finally paint the cabinets! :) Little Bit

  46. Luz says

    March 5, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    wow im loving it from the simplicity and arrangement and design is superb. I’m gonna make it my model kitchen

  47. Krista says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:22 am

    It looks fabulous! I would love to cook in your kitchen! Thanks for sharing it! Krista

  48. Lori Vance says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Beautiful! Love the new white kitchen!!

  49. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    March 6, 2013 at 7:39 am

    Wow, what a difference! I know you’re going to enjoy your “new” kitchen.

  50. elaine says

    March 6, 2013 at 8:05 am

    That is an amazing transformation. I have a kitchen layout almost identical to yours in AZ but I have maple cabinets and black granite counertops…….that was here when we bought it. I would love to paint the cabinets white or have someone do it but I don’t think I would ever convince my hubby to do it…..men and their wood! I think you were probably smart to hire it done and though it might have been expensive, it would be much cheaper than putting in new. Congrats on a job well done!

  51. Brenda says

    March 6, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Everything about it is beautiful! Our painter is coming this Tuesday to paint our cabinets in BM White Dove! I’m so excited! Any chance you remember where you got the Chalkpaint Canister set?

  52. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Wow, what a transformation – your kitchen turned out beautiful!!

  53. Lara says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Can you tell me where you found the fabric on the kitchen chair at the desk? It is simply beautiful!

  54. Elizabeth says

    March 21, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Hi – Your cabinets looks amazing. We’re thinking of investing in the same and I was hoping you could give me a rough idea of how much a project like this costs? Also, would you recommend spraying as opposed to using a brush and roller? Thanks and enjoy!

  55. Julie @ Being Home says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Stunning and impressive! What an amazing makeover! Congrats on being featured at Thrifty Decor Chick! :D

    • Decorchick! says

      April 2, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Thank you Julie!

  56. Anonymous says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    GORGEOUS. soooo nice. have you ever considered painting your pantry door in say, black or a nice blue-grey?

    • Decorchick! says

      April 1, 2013 at 10:28 pm

      Yes I have! Still pondering it. :)

  57. CAS says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Your kitchen looks amazing and your countertops are gorgeous!

  58. Crunchy Diva says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:24 am

    You totally rocked this project. And I LOVE that the post is picture heavy! I can see every detail and I really appreciate that. And are you serious? Laminate?!! Totally, awesomely impressed.

  59. janice says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Love the make-over. Can you tell me about the sink? Why black? Does it show water spots a lot? Dirt? Are you liking it in terms of every day use?
    THANKS!

    • Decorchick! says

      April 12, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      Janice I love love LOVE my sink! It’s so weird because you hardly ever see water spots. It’s so easy to clean. You’d think otherwise but it’s true. Love!

  60. Jami (freckled laundry) says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    It looks gorgeous, Emily!

    • Decorchick! says

      May 2, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Aw thank you Jami!!

  61. Deirdre says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I LOVE your new kitchen!!! I want to feature it on Houselogic in June. I just sent you an email. Can you reply when you have a chance? Thank you!!!!

    Deirdre

  62. Deirdre says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    hello

  63. Deirdre says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Hey Emily

    I know you are super busy. I just sent our photo permission document to you. It’s a formality. It just helps us to caption your images exactly the way you want them too. FYI, the article about your white kitchen should go live on June 13th.

    Thanks!

    Deirdre

  64. Deirdre says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Hey Emily:

    Sorry to bug you again. It’s a formality I have to do — I just need you to response to the following questions (shown below) in regard to the two images we will be using to highlight our article about your kitchen (we will also encourage readers to click to your site to get all the nitty gritty details). I sent you an email with the links of the image we plan on using. Just send me an email back with responses to the following. THANK YOU!!!

    · You own the image rights.

    · You have the authority to grant to the National Association
    permission to use the images as described.

    · You grant that permission.

    Please also let us know:

    · How you would prefer to be named in the image credits.

    · What URL you’d like the image credits to link to, if any

  65. Katie says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Holy cow I am excited to have found this post!! Your kitchen is almost identical to ours (as far as layout!) and I have been trying to figure out what counter tops would look best with our white cabinets and satin nickel hardware. I’ve always loved white cabinets so I was stoked when our house that we just bought had them!

    • Lori says

      June 2, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      Holy cow Katie you just read my mind. I was about to post the same comments and then noticed yours! Emily, how well do these countertops hold up to everyday life? Currently building a new house and was positive I wanted granite, but now not so sure. I have tons of cabinets, therefore would need tons of granite! For the price point I could replace the formica MANY times!!! But I do have concerns about staining, scratches, etc… Anyway, love your kitchen and glad I found this post.

      • Decorchick! says

        June 4, 2013 at 9:18 pm

        Lori this formica has been awesome. I could be wrong but one of the features of laminate is how it does not scratch/stain etc. I definitely hadn’t had any. Love love love it!

  66. Sue says

    July 30, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Love, love, love your kitchen! So fresh! We are about to paint our ugly 80’s dark oak grainy cabinets off white and can hardly wait!!! And really love your countertops – can’t believe they are laminate! I love the low maintenance of laminate – despite the granite world we are living in! Can you please share the laminate brand and color name and where you got them? Did you have installed or did you install yourself? Thank you for sharing your beautiful kitchen!

  67. Sandy says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Hi! LOVE your kitchen! I am having my kitchen painted Dove White tomorrow!! Can I ask what color your walls are painted? I am looking for a “greige” color. Thanks!

    • Shelle says

      September 3, 2013 at 11:48 pm

      I would also like to know the color of the kitchen walls.

  68. Kay says

    August 31, 2013 at 6:51 am

    What a beautiful kitchen! I’m also tired of the Oak cabinets but I think they’ll have to stay this way for a while. Can you please tell me where you purchased the wreath for your pantry door? I love it!

  69. Jan says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:13 am

    What color grey did you paint your kitchen walls?

  70. Rosemary Armesto says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!

  71. Christina says

    October 12, 2013 at 9:59 am

    I love your kitchen. Looks great. Where did you get the canisters where you have kiss the cook on them?

  72. Bonnie says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:31 am

    It kind of looks like the pictures show a different color of white on the upper cabinets than on the lower cabients. Is this the case or is it just the lighting? I just love the way that they look – glad you are happy with them!

  73. Henry Drake says

    October 24, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    The white kitchen may be a little high maintenance but it is worth it. Nothing looks better than white.

  74. kathy t says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Do you have a link to all your paint colors including the charcoal door? I was reading your post on the silver wreath and ended up on this post. Lovely kitchen. And I am going to make the wreath :-)

  75. Ngoc says

    January 9, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I love your laminate countertop. Contemplating between travertine, Crema Mascarello or the Calacatta Marble. I saw formica at the big box stores but didn’t really like the feel of them. I must admit they didn’t have the three that I was looking for, but the samples they had were too shiny, grainy and “plasticy”. I’m very confused as I LOVE your countertop and it would be within my budget!!!! Does your countertop have a smooth surface or a grainy one? Also did you buy sheets and have it installed or whole countertop?

  76. Hazel says

    February 13, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    what kind of laminate you have now? I love it

  77. Ashley says

    April 25, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Oh it looks great! I wish I had your kitchen!!!

  78. Lidonna says

    July 3, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Did you use satin or semi-gloss on your cabinets. I love the color you selected.

    • Decorchick! says

      July 3, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      satin!

  79. Nely says

    August 26, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Beautiful! What is the wall color?

  80. Emily says

    January 16, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    They are beautiful!!! The best before/after white kitchen cabintes I have ever seen. So I have a question- you said you used a satin finish. Were you apprehensive to use satin in a kitchen? Do they wipe up well or do you wish you had used a semi-gloss?

    • Decorchick! says

      January 19, 2015 at 8:07 am

      No I LOVE the satin finish!! So glad I went with it. Since we used oil-based paint, they clean up beautifully.

      • Melissa says

        January 19, 2015 at 8:02 pm

        Thank you so much! funny story, I actually had a sheet of the mosaic form of that in my stock pile of samples :)

  81. Melissa says

    January 18, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Hi- I absolutely love your kitchen transformation and it is the single blog (out of hundreds of them) that I used most to re-do my cabinets. now that I have the granite installed, I am stuck on a backsplash. Looking for ideas, I thought to check here and of course I LOVE your backsplash. Could you tell me what material/color you used. Your whole post is so inspiring. I just hope my kitchen looks half as good as yours when I’m finished. Thanks!

    • Decorchick! says

      January 19, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Hey Melissa, here is the post with all of the backsplash details. :) Enjoy your new kitchen! http://decorchick.com/kitchen-backsplash-progress/

  82. Brenda says

    February 2, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    I love it. I want to do my own but worried about the grain.

  83. Nancy says

    February 14, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    I am so glad to have found your blog, we too have a Perry Kitchen and have your old cabinets and navajo white trim and want to change them to white. My question to you is did you change your trim, pantry door, bead board 1/2 wall from navajo white to the new Alabaster White color? We are unsure of what to do with ours. We want white cabinets but are afraid they won’t match the rest of the house’s trim color. And I am absolutely going to call Adel for a quote! You have given me so many ideas!

    Thanks,
    Nancy

  84. Paula says

    March 26, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Thank you!!
    The painters have been here for 4 days now, stripping and deglossing my entire downstairs. Saying goodbye to paneling. Yippee!! Sooo I got a sample of SW Alabaster today and I love it so much then decided to get some opinions and found your website. Now I know this color is going to be gorgeous on all my wood downstairs.

  85. Sharon in Baltimore says

    March 26, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Honey, your kitchen looks amazing! I found your site when I Google’d how to get the grain look out of my painted kitchen cabinets. We already had two coats of paint up, but I sent my carpenter right out to get the Sherwin Williams paint in Alabaster. They only had acrylic. Guess what, my island redo come out marvelous! We are going to do the kitchen cabinets this summer. I’ll send you some pictures. Thanks again

  86. shelley says

    May 4, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Where did you get your subway tile? What is it called?

  87. Tracy says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I’m about to have some cabinets painted white and came across your post. I love what you did! I would love to know the wall color that is with the cabinets. It’s looks like grey-beige.

    • Decorchick! says

      September 4, 2015 at 8:52 am

      Thanks! The color is Balanced Beige by Sherwin Williams.

  88. Lorna says

    October 25, 2015 at 1:11 am

    Lovely!! And love your site – just subscribed. I am updating my kitchen too, and similarly. Would you share the product used for your counter tops please? I’ve been looking at the Formica 180Fx and it looks kinda like yours. It’s a higher end granite look-alike laminate but not like the ole laminate that mama had. You can see it used here: http://www.houzz.com/projects/8337/180fx%C2%AE-collection-by-formica-group. Thanks! xo

    • Decorchick! says

      October 28, 2015 at 10:27 am

      I used the Crema Mascarello formica.

  89. Alex says

    November 29, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    White kitchen is always cool look

  90. Stacey says

    December 27, 2015 at 9:02 am

    This is gorgeous! What backsplash is that?

  91. Patty says

    January 4, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    What is the backsplash tile? I am using that formica and the Alabaster White for my cabinets! THank you

  92. Courtney says

    January 9, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! I’m having difficulty with my new alabaster cabinets because they look so yellow. Yours however do not look yellowy at all. What wall color did you pair them with? And is your trim still very white?

    • Courtney says

      January 9, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Sorry I just saw your answer about wall coloring!

  93. Kayla says

    January 18, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Very beautiful kitchen!! I enjoyed seeing all the pictures!!

  94. Jessica Kruger says

    January 23, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    Love your kitchen. I want the same cabinets, countertops and sink! How has the undermount sink held up with the countertops?

    • Decorchick! says

      January 30, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      The sink has been great! No issues.

  95. Maribeth says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    White dove and Alabaster do not have the same formulation, I checked.

    • Patty says

      January 25, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      You are right, Maribeth! I checked too. They are VERY different colors. Alabaster seems more yellow to me

  96. Dee says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:36 am

    The cabinets look great. The whole kitchen looks great. You mentioned that you had laminate counter tops put in, can you tell me what kind, where did you purchase etc. We did a makeover in our bathroom. We had lovely solid oak cabinets and when I looked at the quality of cabinets that I could purchase from menards / home depot, nothing compared to the quality we already had. We pulled of the doors and drawer fronts and hand sanded them all down and stained the doors and drawers natural and the cabinets frames were stained a darker color. Kind of like the two tone cabinets you see. It came out great. Was hoping to do that in the kitchen also, but it was so much work.
    Anyway I’d like to know about the brand / manufacturer of the counter top, since my counter is pitiful and really needs to be changed.

    • Decorchick! says

      April 11, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Hi Dee, all of the information and links about the countertops should be in the post. The color is called Crema Mascarello and Formica.

  97. Brooke Drakesmith says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I love the counter tops. What edging is that? Ogee or Bullnose?

  98. Dawn says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Love your new kitchen. Just beautiful!! One thing I will say is to remove everything from the top of your cabinets and then step back and some pics. You will be amazed at how much less cluttered and gorgeous your kitchen will look without all that stuff up there :)

  99. Pat says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I love it! My hubby painted our really dark cab too. It turned out great n we didn’t need to spend a crazy amt either. We got Formica countertops that look like a granite then put in a one piece laminate floor that looks like a wood floor n added a nice backsplash, new hardware n stainless steel appliances n a new kitchen was born! Lol.
    U did a Great job too. Kudos to u!

  100. Susan Clark says

    November 15, 2016 at 9:23 am

    I’m screaming help about cabinet colors! Do you still love your Alabaster color? It looks really white white in your pictures. Does it lean way yellow or more a little gray? Thanks

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