Monday, April 18, 2011

Kitchen Island Transformed!

Hi guys I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, we had rain yesterday but today was beautiful! For the longest time now I have wanted to add beadboard and paint my kitchen island black to give it more of a custom look. You all know I am not afraid to paint something but I talked it over with the hubby and we both agreed to have the door fronts and drawer fronts done by a professional, since I'm a cleaning freak and always wiping down the cabinets I wanted to make sure it had a good strong finish on it. The hubby and I did the rest, we added the beadboard around the three sides and then added some decorative molding to the corners and a wide base molding to the bottom. The painter gave me the left over paint and I painted  everything else. First time I ever painted with an oil based paint, boy those fumes could make you a little loopy (LOL)!! So this was what we worked on all day yesterday, I was up until 3am painting, yes I know I'm nuts but when I get something in my head I just want to get it finished! I LOVE LOVE how it turned out, lets go see....


                                    Here's the BEFORE...
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                                  Close up of the distressing               
                                    One more BEFORE....
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I am so happy with the new look!! As always I love  reading all your comments, they make my day! Have a great week, Martina


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71 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    That looks great Martina. We had ours professionally painted, too. They put a plastic wall around the whole perimeter of the kitchen and put paper on the ceilings and floors and sprayed all of them and then distressed and stained them. Way better than what we could have done.

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  2. Donna~One Simple Country GirlApril 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Looks awesome! Your kitchen is gorgeous!

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  3. A Hint of HomeApril 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love it! It turned out wonderful! I've been contemplating doing the same thing.
    A couple of years ago I added the bead board but left it white. I may get brave enough to change it now. You have inspired me!

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  4. AndreaApril 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful result! I love the look of black cabinetry.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    That turned out fantastic, Martina! What a great grounding piece it is now! Love it! The difference it makes to the kitchen is amazing. Who'd have thought just painting the island black would do that. : )

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  6. foreverdecoratingApril 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    So pretty and much more of a statement in the space.

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  7. LoriApril 17, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It really gives your kitchen a custom look now! And I'm the same way when I get something in my head....LOL!!

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  8. Yvonne@StyleBurbApril 17, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    It's absolutely gorgeous, Martina! The black island looks so dramatic in your kitchen. I haven't seen beadboard painted black and I love the way it looks. Your hard work has paid off!! A real show piece!

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  9. xinexApril 17, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I like the new look too, Martina. Beautiful transformation!...Christine

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  10. KarenApril 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    It looks fantastic Martina. The island color grounds the whole room. Love it!!

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  11. DebbiedoosApril 17, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Looks fantastic Martina..they did a really nice job..it made a huge difference. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  12. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This is beautiful Martina. We had our island professionally painted and love it. I like the contrast between the cabinets and black island.

    Wonderful makeover!

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  13. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeApril 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love it, Martina! It really grounds the room, and looks so much more substantial. Great job :)

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  14. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresApril 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    The black really transformed the island and the space. It looks great.

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  15. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I love the contrast of the island against the white cabinets. Looks fantastic.

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  16. MarianneApril 17, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Hi Martina, it came out just great. I just love the contrast in colors! It's amazing how it transformed the entire kitchen.
    Marianne :)

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  17. FaricaApril 17, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love your black island!! All of my kitchen cabinets are black, and I love them soooo much! Amazing what a little paint can do. This looks splendid!

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  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 18, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Hi Martina, The island is fabulous with the added beadboard and painted black. It looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing your newly improved island at my party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  19. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyApril 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I love how it warms your kitchen and anchors the space. Terrific!

    Ann-Marie

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  20. PamelaApril 18, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Looks fabulous!! Hopped on over from Kim's! Nice to meet ya! You have a beautiful home.

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  21. Bonnie@ The Hopeless RomanticApril 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    The island is stunning! I love ur whole kitchen.......ur lastest follower, Bonnie

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  22. Sharon Lee JohnsonApril 18, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I love it, Martina. It makes such a statement now! Now go and get some sleep! x Sharon

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  23. GailApril 18, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    That turned out great, Martina! I love the black.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  24. LoriApril 18, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    My island is black. Love it, such an anchor for the kitchen. Makes it look bigger? I thought black was supposed to be slimming. I guess not in the kitchen!

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  25. Linda (Nina's Nest)April 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love the black island! When we had our kitchen painted and glazed creamy white, we had the island done in black. It definitely sets everything off beautifully. Linda

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  26. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful transformation Martina. Your kitchen looks great, very elegant, with such terrific island as a focal point.
    Have a nice week.
    FABBY

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  27. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    It looks GREAT Martina! Beautifully done!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  28. HeatherApril 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    What a wonderful difference! It looked great before, but now it looks like a beautiful piece of furniture. Fantastic!!

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  29. JodieApril 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Martina,

    This looks Wonderful! Love the black and the distressing!

    Warm Wishes,
    Jodie

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  30. Ann from On Sutton PlaceApril 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Your island looks wonderful. I love islands that are different than the cabinets...mine is yellow! The beadboard was an excellent idea. You have a beautiful kitchen...so homey and a cozy place for your family to gather. ~Ann

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  31. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 18, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Gorgeous! Love how that black makes your beautiful countertops pop! Great job.

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  32. micheleApril 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Martina! Thx for visiting. the island looks awesome, and the risk def paid off. as a lover of white, i also love black and use it generously in my artwork. what a gorgeous kitchen!

    michele

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  33. Rosie GoinsApril 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Boy, the paint made such a difference. It took the whole room up several notches.

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  34. EmilyApril 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Looks amazing!!! You and your husband did such a good job! Love it!!!
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

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  35. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    What a fabulous job! I LOVE it!!! My island is black with beadboard too. But I sure did not do it myself. GREAT job!!!!

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  36. At The Picket FenceApril 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Oh my goodness Martina!!! That looks fabulous and totally changes to feel of the kitchen. It adds so much warmth (not that it wasn't warm before!) and character and I love the beadboard detailing. I need to send Heather over here because she is wanting to do something similar to her island. Great job! :-)
    Vanessa

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  37. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaApril 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Such a fabulous transformation, looks gorgeous!!!
    XO

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  38. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Martina! Oh, I love your island painted black! You did a wonderful job and the destressing is just right!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  39. OliveApril 18, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I looked at the images before I read your post and I thought it was a completely different island. That is how good it looks! ♥olive

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  40. Pam KesslerApril 18, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I really, really like the island painted that color. It makes a huge difference in the room.

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  41. BabsApril 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Oh, Wow! Your island is awesome! I can't wait to show my husband. We were talking this morning about painting our island black. Yours is fabulous and love the granite.
    Have a good week,
    Babs

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  42. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysApril 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    That is gorgeous!! It really did make a huge difference! It is so beautiful. I also love the arrangement on your island! :)

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  43. Miss CharApril 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Beautiful transformation, it looks fabulous. I love your little vignette too. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  44. LindaApril 18, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Love it!! Everything looks great.

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  45. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Your kitchen is gorgeous!! You did a great job with the island. Love it!!
    Tammy

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  46. PicketApril 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Oh My Word!!!! Do I even have to tell you how much I love it seeing as how I painted all my kitchen cabinets black!!!! lol This just grounds your kitchen and looks so rich and huge...love it...love it!!!! Happy Easter to you and yours....Picket

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  47. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Wow! That looks great! Amazing what a big impact one minor change can make to the whole room :)

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  48. MarianneApril 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    That black island grounds your kitchen! I love it, much better than the white one. Great job.

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  49. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Looks wonderful! Just like in our kitchen! We bought our island black, and then had cabinets put in, and they are in white. I think you'd like it!

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  50. JennyApril 19, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Oh my goodness - I love it!! What an amazing difference it makes by painting it a strong contrasting color! Well done, well done, well DONE! It really makes it look so custom and rich. Definitely got me thinking about my own kitchen cabinet possibilities now...

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  51. JodeeApril 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    That turned out fabulous!

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  52. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    It looks fabulous. I love it. Your kitchen is wonderful and the black just makes everything pop. Gorgeous. You did a super job. Hugs, Marty

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  53. Becca BertottiApril 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    AWESOME job, Martina !! Your "new" island truly is amazing. I love the pop of black in your kithen ... and the distressing is fabulous! Your vignette on top is perfect, too! *Becca*

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  54. SueApril 20, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I really like the contrast of the distressed black against the rest of the white cabinets. The beadboard added a so much character! Have a Happy Easter.
    ~ Sue

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  55. KimApril 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Okay you really got me thinking here Martina. I have the same kitchen color scheme and I LOVE your new island! I could do this, would just have to convince the hubs to let me order new paintable drawer fronts. Wish me luck!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  56. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I just love it. I've contemplated painting my own island black but my cabinets are stained so... I don't want a dark kitchen so... I still leave it alone - someday I'll choose a color and PAINT it! :) Looks great though.

    Michelle
    New England Style

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  57. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I love the black! It really changed the entire look of your kitchen...thanx for sharing...visit me sometimes...Tiff

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  58. Kristens CreationsApril 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Martina, Your island looks wonderful!! I love the black! It really looks like a piece of furniture now. You have a beautiful kitchen btw! Kristen

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  59. Calypso In The CountryApril 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Wow! It really transforms the room! It was a beautiful kitchen before but now it is just stunning! Good choice on going with a profession for the painting of the doors. I just painted a bathroom cabinet myself and wish I hired someone!

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  60. Rebecca @ Digital DollhouseApril 21, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Great job! It really brightens up the room.

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  61. At The Picket FenceApril 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Martina! It was so fun to get to come back over and see this amazing transformation again. :-) I just love it and we are so glad you linked it up this week to our Inspiration Friday party!
    Easter Blessings to you,
    Vanessa

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  62. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 23, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Martina!! I just love it~ I have white cupboards with a black island too- love the combination!! Sharing on Facebook~ thanks for sharing at FNF! Have a wonderful Easter! :)

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  63. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I love your painted island. I want to do something simular to my kitchen island, so thanks for the inspiration.

    I really like your blog and have signed up follow.
    Traci

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  64. Alison @ The PolohouseMay 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Martina!
    Thanks so much for sharing this with me! What a fantastic transformation.
    I love how the black anchors the room and sets off your rug and accent pieces and accessories.
    Your painter did an amazing job distressing them so evenly and precisely. What a great job you all did! Bravo!
    LOVE it Martina. Thanks for inviting me over today.
    :)
    Your friend,
    A

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  65. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/May 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Martina, I love your kitchen island! Actually, I love your whole house, inside and out!
    Debbie

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  66. DawnJune 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Hi, I just found your Blog.Your kitchen is beautiful. I have been wanting to paint the island in my kitchen black for quite sometime now. I just love how it looks with the white cabinets. I know what my next project is going to be. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  67. Linda July 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Hi Martina, You have the same layout in your kitchen as mine. Love the transformation. I also love roosters.
    Where did you get your rug? and that cute lamp.

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  68. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Great job Martina!!

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  69. JamieNovember 1, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Wow! It really transforms the room! It was a beautiful kitchen before but now it is just stunning! Good choice on going with a profession for the painting of the doors. I just painted a bathroom cabinet myself and wish I hired someone!

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  71. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Wow! I hope I don't get lost amongst
    all these comments, lol! I always have to check a blogger's kitchen first thing-I am a kitchen-girl...I love to cook in them, decorate them, and sit in others' and have a cuppo' something good! Your kitchen is very charming and inviting, and I love what you did with the island! Have a lot of catching up and learning this bloggy thing:)

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina