Our kitchen island was the latest thing to get a makeover in here. A few months ago the hubby and I added beadboard and decorative molding to it, to give it more of a custom look. The painting and distressing we let get done by a professional.
Here's how it looked before....... BLAH!
After
This $12 silver pitcher is still one of my favorite finds!
Looking in from the dining room
Thanks so much for coming along on the tour with me. Are you like me and spend most of your time in the kitchen too? Have a great week!
Martina
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50 comments:
I absolutely do spend most of my time in the kitchen ~ I feel so fortunate to have one that I love. I would love spending time in yours also Martina! It's so pretty and the changes to your island really set off your whole kitchen!!
I love your kitchen island Martina, you both did a great job, love the beadboard! I'd love to spend more time in the kitchen if mine looked like yours, so fresh and clean looking!
Rondell
somethingniceandpretty.blogspot.com
I am right in the middle of an update of my kitchen. Loved looking at your images.
What a nice, cozy kitchen. I really like your island a darker color. It ties things together well with your countertops :)
Marty,
Beautiful kitchen. I love a white kitchen, they are timeless and never go out of style. The black island gives it the pop it needed. Fab!!!
What a bright and beautiful kitchen! Great tour and the kitchen is the heart of a home, thanks for sharing!
I really love how you redid your island. We added beadboard to the sides of our cabinets many years ago and loved the difference it made. I like the jute webbing you used on your kitchen valance too. All in all it's very pretty!
Martina, your kitchen is beautiful and I can see why everyone would want to be in there!! Gorgeous! Love what you did with the island. We are planning on changing the shape of ours and using reclaimed beadboard on it also.
Your kitchen is so light and bright, Martina! I love how the island turned out ~ it looks like a much more substantial piece now in black.
Martina, your kitchen is so charming. No wonder people gather in there. Your photography is getting better and better.
Your kitchen is very pretty, with so many elements I admire. Love the counters and bin pulls too.
Your kitchen is very lovely...I love that island...wonderful!!
You have a wonderful kitchen! I love the island....
I love your kitchen, Martina. It's beautiful!..Christine
Martina, I love your kitchen and your bar makeover is fantastic! Thanks for visiting my kitchen, it's fun to hang out in everyone's kitchen!
Debbie
I meant island make over, I must be thinking about a bar!
Debbie
Hi Martina, your kitchen is beautiful and I love your island.
Enjoy your day,
Gail
Martina, the island is FABULOUS!! Love the black and the distressing and the beadboard and the trim on the corners!! It is the perfect touch in your glorious kitchen!! LOVE IT!!
Lou Cinda :)
Your island is incredible! You have so many great elements in there! Thanks for sharing!
I just absolutely love your kitchen Martina! It is light and bright and so beautiful! :-)
Vanessa
Love your kitchen...as I knew I would...:)
xo, Mariaelena
Your kitchen is beautiful Martina. I love your island makeover!!
I spy your tea kettle!
What a charming kitchen and I'm lovin that $12 silver pitcher too...great treasure!!! Thanks so much for coming by:)
Blessings,
Linda
Definitely the heart of this home, why have any other rooms, or sometimes it seems that way! We built a big living room for parties and they all cluster here! Love the pitcher - $12? Really?
Hi Marina,
Your kitchen is very pretty, I love your island, it is so gorgeous painted black or is it navy? It is so hard to tell in photos, but it is lovely.
Your granite counter tops are gorgeous, as is your decor in there. You do a lovely job of decorating.
Hugs, Cindy
Love the contrast of the black island against the clean white cabinetry in the rest of the room. As for the silver on the countertop- it is so pretty. Like the country touch with the rooster, too. Glad you came by again, Martina. ~ Sue
Your kitchen is so beautiful. You have so many great items in your kitchen. looks fab..
Martina your kitchen is just beautiful! I love how bright and airy it is and your island is amazing!
Your kitchen is so warm and inviting and your latest makeover project really makes the kitchen come to life. I love how much life your island brings to the rest of the kitchen :D
Gorgeous kitchen Martina,hoping for an island one day!
I love that valance!!! It all looks so nice and clean and fresh. I do remember your island from before. It makes such a statement in your room.
I think the change in th color of your island is such a dramatic difference! Looks wonderful!
Love your kitchen Martina, it is so pretty and so warm. I love those valances too, what a great touch. The island redo really made a huge difference. I wish my husband would let me paint mine..there is NO WAY he will allow me to paint that wood.
What a gorgeous kitchen! I love the white cabinets and the new and improved black island. So warm and dramatic!
I could cook in this kitchen all day!
Yvonne
Haven't seen your kitchen for a while. Looks beautiful. Can't believe that pitcher was only $12.00. Have a great week!
Your kitchen is gorgeous, love that the island is painted black, makes the room pomp, and the beadboard did give a custom look. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
Martina, your kitchen is beautiful! I love the darker island contrasting with the white cabinets. That lavender box is so cute.
Have a great week!
Pam
Yes, we all end up in the kitchen, too! Your kitchen is stunning and the island is gorgeous, so it's no wonder you all want to hang out in there! If I had your kitchen, I'd probably sleep there as well;) I love your red kettle and rooster, too!
Your kitchen is so bright and cheery and I really love your island. Everything is just beautiful! The pitcher was a GREAT find!
Hi Martina...
My friend, I think that this might be the first time that I've seen your beautiful kitchen. Of course, I may have seen it before and am just having a "senior moment"! Hehe!
I totally agree...I think the kitchen is the heart of the home! I love, love, LOVE your beautiful kitchen island. What a difference that painting it black...made! I love when kitchen islands are done different than the cabinets...just makes everything more interesting! Anyway, it's gorgeous!
Ohh..and I love your pretty silver pitcher too! I would have picked that little beauty up in a heartbeat if I had seen it! hehe! Well dear friend, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful kitchen with us...this was such a treat!
Love ya,
Chari
PS...ohh, was going to tell you that I really like the pretty fruit plates that you are displaying above the cabinets! Pretty!
The bar transformation is very nice! Good Job! :) And I am just crazy about the silver pitcher!!!
Your island really adds a nice pop to your kitchen and I love that little topiary sitting on the floor.
Thanks for sharing your kitchen in the Room By Room series!
Rene
Beautiful kitchen and I *love* your black island! I also love the Rooster and wheat in the corner, so cute! Thanks for sharing, I always love looking at kitchens. XO ~Liz
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Gorgeous kitchen! I love the roo's and the red pieces you brought into the kitchen. The silver pitcher was quite a find! I'm a new follower!!
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Martina, your kitchen is wonderdful and the island is so pretty and elegant with the new look and color. Yep, the silver pitcher is a terrific find! Hugs, FABBY
Your kitchen is gorgeous Martina!!! Love the beadboard you added to the island and the new black paint color. I can see why you love it so....just beautiful :o)
~Des
Hi Martina, you have such a wonderful kitchen, love your island. The contrasting paint is just gorgeous!! Thanks for always coming by for a visit. love hearing from you, xoxo
You have a beautiful kitchen, and I love your island transformation! I love it when an island contrasts with the kitchen.
Your kitchen is beautiful and I too love that silver pitcher - the price definitely was right :)
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