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Before and After Wednesday – Week 2

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Hello World!  Wow!  You guys really amazed me last week with all of the great Before and After projects that were linked up.  I had a hard time choosing the features.  
But, before we get started, I want to give you a peek at a portion of the piano transformation.  Truly amazing!  And, a look at the paint color for the kitchen.  
First up, the piano.  Here is a side by side of the completely worn down next to the freshly painted side.  The after picture was taken with my cell phone; hence the not so hot to trot lighting.  But, you can tell what a huge difference painting has made.  When I do the final reveal, I’ll share the paint I used, paint brush and a cost breakdown.  Why didn’t I do this sooner?

Now, don’t think I’ve fallen off of my rocker for wanting to repaint my kitchen cabinets.  I do have a plan in mind even though I didn’t do an official mood board.  Here is my inspiration picture that really propelled me to paint my cabinets.  
Here is my paint choice on a piece of cardboard (classy, no?) with my curtain swatch taped onto the kitchen cabinet.  I kept it up there for several days to see if I would ever hate it.  Needless to say, I love it.  

I want to change a lot in my kitchen this year.  Other than painting the cabinets, I will paint all of the hardware and put in new countertops, backsplash and a little chandy over the sink.  The countertops will go white as will the backsplash.  I figure with the dark blue cabinets next to the dark countertop that would propel me to save more aggressively for white countertops and backsplash.  Okay enough rambling!  
Welcome to Week 2 of:

Before & After Wednesday
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This buffet from Silo Hill Farm caught my eye.  Fabulous details and I really like those chunky feet.  Grab your feature button below. 
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Here are a few guidelines to follow:

1.  Link up a Before and After project.  Room renovation, furniture transformation, craft transformation, sewing transformation, repurpose…anything with a Before and an After. 

 

2.  Please, NO FOOD POSTS, sponsor/advertising pages, and no Etsy.

  

3.  Follow The Dedicated House.

4.  Put the button or a text link in your post.  No link back, no feature, boo!

5.  Enjoy!!

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Check back soon for a quick little makeover I’m working on since I won’t be able to show you the piano and the kitchen cabinets for quite some time. 

If you missed The Round-Up of the Before & After Wednesday Features, click here to view them.  Thank you for joining me today!  Have a beautifully productive day and remember to be kind to one another!  Joy to the Full!!

Toodles,
Kathryn 

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  1. Holly says

    Hi Kathryn – I don't have any before/afters to link up this week, but I wanted to thank you again for making this a weekly party and hosting and I hope to see you next week with a new post! Hugs, Holly

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  3. Rita C. says

    Ooh, Kathryn, I love your kitchen color/fabric choices. You go first, I'll watch and then decide what I may tackle in my own kitchen. Thanks for hosting B&A.
    Rita C. at Panoply

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  4. thepaintedapron.com says

    hi Kathryn! Your kitchen redo sounds great, I love your inspiration photo! And the piano looks beautiful, can't wait to see more! My link today is under one of your side bar buttons, I tried to delete it and do it over but can't. You might want to check your linky layout, thanks!
    Jenna

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