Monday, April 9, 2012

More Kitchen

I had several people request additional pictures of the kitchen after our recent rehab of the countertops using birch doors….I took some photos Saturday in an effort to get better lighting….and I stress the word “effort”…

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this small section was the “test” piece as far as staining and sealing went…we figured if we messed this one up, it would be easier to replace….being that it was small and all…

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We went from this….

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to this…

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to this….

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to this…

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There you go!  Hopefully this is enough so that you can see what we did!  Steve has to do all of the technical stuff…like MEASURE ACCURATELY!  I am of the “round up” or “round down” methodology….I just don’t get 16ths of an inch…Steve says they are very important!  WHO KNEW?  I have gotten the countertops sealed now.  I used Watco sealer from Lowes….it is for use on butcher block and is not toxic.  Most of the sealers I researched were food safe AFTER they were completely dry and cured….just make sure before you do it.  I use my cutting board on my island for chopping food and rolling out dough and stuff like that, not my countertops anyway.  I am still LOVING them!  I think it transformed the whole feel of the kitchen! I also think that painting the newly installed beadboard the same color as the cabinets made a HUGE difference.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

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and…Restore it Wednesdays at Restore Interiors.

 

Lou Cinda :)

29 comments:

  1. YOur kitchen is stunning. I love how bright and cheery it is and the counters are amazing. I also love that you have granite on the island for a difference. I have the same thing and it make my kitchen. Very pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  2. It really has been a wonderful transformation in this kitchen, Lou Cinda! From the white cabinetry to the wood counter tops.... just so perfect. :-) Yes, my dear, 1/16's of an inch really does matter! LOL I'm sure you're so glad to have it completely done! xo Sue

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  3. YAY!! Loved seeing more of you beautiful kitchen Lou Cinda! That first shot with the sun's reflection is so pretty!

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  4. No wonder you liked my curtains, they would go perfectly in your kitchen. No big surprise then I that love your kitchen and would feel perfectly at home there. Great job. I am crazy about the beadboard backsplash and the wood counters. What a great look.
    Traci

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  5. Love your kitchen, you both did a fabulous job and I love your red island too!

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  6. Hi Lou Cinda! OH, your kitchen looks so pretty! I love your new countertops and your red island! You've certainly decorated it wonderfully too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. Your kitchen looks great Lou Cinda! You sound just like me when it comes to measuring!! Thanks for sharing more of your beautiful kitchen with us. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  8. Love the countertops, Lou Cinda! Your kitchen is beautiful. Hugs, Sherry

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  9. It looks great, Lou Cinda! Glad to hear you still like them {what has it been? a week? : )} It has a French Country farmhouse feel to it. I love the stain you chose for the tops and love the beadboard backsplash.

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  10. Really dreamy! With every change, it just gets better and better. Can't imagine what you'll think to do next!

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  11. What a beautiful kitchen!! I love the counters.You did such a fabulous job.

    Kathy

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  12. LouCinda,
    These are lovely...I adore the painted cabinets and the continual changes as they progressed!!! I'm loving that green bunny plate (had to enlarge thephoto to get a better look)! Thanks for sharing more photos of your kitchen...I don't get that measuring thing either, darling! That's why my son is a designing engineer...I let him do the Math!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  13. Your kitchen is gorgeous! Love the countertops and the beautiful island! :)

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  14. LouCinda you kitchen is what my kitchen wants to look like when it grows up! This really is what I envision for our kitchen someday. I love all the lovely details. The counter tops is gorgeous- you and hubby outdid yourself on this kitchen and I bet it makes cooking so much more enjoyable now!!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  15. Still lovin' it my friend!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  16. Lou Cinda, this is a great transformation! Those countertops are fabulous!

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  17. Beautiful! There is just something so appealing about wood countertops. Not necessary butcher block but beautiful rich looking wood. You guys really did a wonderful job!

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  18. I LOVE the way the counters came out! What a GREAT idea! Your kitchen is just gorgeous!! Love everything! :)
    Kristi

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  19. Everything looks beautiful! Love that big window over your sink and the valance!

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  20. Love your gorgeous kitchen! We like so many of the same things ...I can tell by the pic :) I have the same colors, plates, etc!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  21. Stunning!!!! OMG this is just beautiful Lou Cinda, I love all of it, I can't decide which detail to look at first.....it is really gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Mags
    xxxx

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  22. I absolutely adore yoru kitchen make-over! The dark counter tops looks wonderful against the white walls and cabinets. I too painted my cabinets white a few years ago. I have dark granite counters and have been wondering what color to paint the walls in between. Now, seeing yours, I may just leave them white! I have just discovered your blog through Cindy's Fractured Fairytale and am now a follower. I can tell that I will be spending a lot of time catching up on your fab posts!
    Thank you for the inspiraton! Hugs, Leena

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  23. Thank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

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  24. Your kitchen is GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

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  25. Ok, I absolutely love your countertops and to realize they're from doors. That is so clever! I must go back and find your other posts on this. I just love the whole idea but it looks even better! Love all the touches of red you've used as well.

    Nancy

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  26. Your kitchen looks beautiful! It looks so warm and welcoming.

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  27. I'm picturing myself quite at home in this stunning kitchen. I could fill that pantry in no time! Have a great day! :)

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  28. More kitchen shown here and you will just love it

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