magic in a gallon of paint

thought i would share my newly painted kitchen. it looks so much better than before.

we were house hunting when these were taken.

that's why its empty.

here i am taping everything. i seriously do no like the cabinet color, counter top or floor but the space is wonderful!

and here's the after:

it makes the kitchen and hallway so much brighter. i also think it balances the colors in the dining room and family room much better. and i'm able to tolerate the cabinet color a little more.

but not the floor or window treatment. that bookshelf by the fridge will be replaced just not sure with what yet. and yes i have mis-colored appliances. the fridge was a wedding gift from my parents. i hope to have them all the same one day. (most likely stainless for resale purposes)

this is the corner that the other tea towel will go. i got a frame for my current tea towel but its such an odd shape that it doesn't fit lengthwise. and while there's plenty of space for a small table and a few chairs, we' re leaving it empty till i can find that perfect something something for it. (my potted plants were influenced by christine's space though my doesn't look nearly as grand as hers)