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BEFORE & AFTER: HOW WHITE PAINT TRANSFORMED A KITCHEN FROM FRUMPY TO FANCY!

November 9, 2009
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Photos courtesy of Angela Ferraro-FanningKitchen in Angela of Fixing it Fancy's home with white cabinets and drawers, dark wood floor and black countertops
New appliances, floors, counters and fixtures were added to this Wisconsin kitchen…but it is the bright white paint that made all of the difference. (above)

Somehow was twiddling around the internet the other day and browsing through some other interior design blogs and fell upon Fixing it Fancy. Turns out blogger Angela just finished a fabulous kitchen remodel in her Wisconsin home. Loved the remodel photos so much that I asked if I could do a post on Cococozy. Angela said yes and here we are.

Basically, this remodel is about paint, new counters and new floors and tah-dah…a dark outdated kitchen gets a new life.

Angela of Fixing it Fancy's kitchen before her remodeling with dark wood cabinets, black and white checker board floor and mismatched wallpaper
Before, kitchen featured dark wood cabinets with fabric inserts in the doors, a checkered floor and a mish mosh of wall paper. (above)

Angela of Fixing it Fancy's kitchen after the remodeling with white cabinets and dark walnut floor
After, the kitchen cabinets are the same…they are just painted a bright fresh white. Dark walnut floors replace the black and white checker linoeleum to finish off the space. (above and below)

Angela of Fixing it Fancy's kitchen after her remodeling with white cabinets and drawers, walnut floor and stainless appliances

The remodel was inspired by the kitchen featured in the 2003 Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson movie “Something’s Gotta Give” – a kitchen that I think inspired many a remodel. Love the fact that Angela found her glamourous fantasy inspiration and managed to make it a reality!

Thanks Angela for allowing me to post these fantastic photos of your fancy fresh kitchen! Look forward to seeing more of your projects!

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8 responses to “BEFORE & AFTER: HOW WHITE PAINT TRANSFORMED A KITCHEN FROM FRUMPY TO FANCY!”

  1. Michelle (Three Men and a Lady) says:
    November 9, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Seriously, I don’t believe it! I had to keep scrolling back and forth between the before and after to compare. I love it when people make do with what they have and hit it outta the ball park. Fabulous!

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  2. Angela says:
    November 9, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Thank you, Coco, for featuring my kitchen makeover on your blog. I appreciate your compliments and you taking the time to post it! 🙂

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  3. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says:
    November 9, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Oh my, what a fabulous transformation. I love all the pretty white, it is soooooo pretty. Hard to realize this is the same room. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Jill Seidner | Interior Design says:
    November 9, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    So clean and crisp – great transformation. I think white kichens are the best!

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  5. Chic Provence says:
    November 9, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Such a great, simple transformation with huge effect! The white just sparkles and the walnut floor is the perfect note!

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  6. Parisienne Farmhouse Chic says:
    November 9, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Lovely! I am doing all the black and white in my home right now too.. crisp, modern, yet still classic! Love it! Great before and afters!!
    ~Jen

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  7. down comforter says:
    November 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Wow, what a great makeover! That kitchen looked awful & dingy before – HUGE improvement 🙂

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  8. Stephanie says:
    July 26, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    These kitchen designs are very fantastic.

    http://www.paragonremodeling.com/

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