Frugal Kitchen Redo

YAY!! The kitchen got finished! I was a wee bit worried we wouldn't get it all done before Thanksgiving. I guess it's good to set deadlines like family get togethers to really light a fire on ones efforts! It may be hard to tell a difference from the pictures but here's what we did. Took down the pansy wallpaper boarder on the ceilings and the ivy wallpaper that covered the back splash area. This was a necessary and timely redo because the wallpaper was starting to peel away after each washing. We painted the back splash a color called spiced ginger and laid new peel and stick tiles over the old vinyl. I found some "new to me" window toppers on E-Bay for $3 for all three windows-what a DEAL!! I painted a shelf black and decorated with things from elsewhere around the house-FREE. A picture frame also got painted black and the hutch got a new coat of cream paint and some new baskets....I sponged a few squares on it to add to the slight country feel we now have. I feel so blessed to have been able to get this done right now :) My DH worked really hard and I love him so much for all the effort and time put in! We worked really well as a team on this one.


Kitchen before:




Kitchen After:



Hutch Before:

Hutch After:

And if that isn't enough (LOL)...here's my first ever montage! You'll get to see some of the process and some better views of the decorations and things. Enjoy a peek at my kitchen.

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