Tuesday, December 27, 2011

One of my Favorites!

 Today I am sharing one of my favorite projects from 2011, the transformation of our kitchen island! We did this project back in March and I love it just as much now as I did when it first got done.


 The BLAH before picture!

 Added beadboard and decorative molding.


 We had the door and drawer fronts painted by a professional and I painted the rest.


 This island makeover gave our kitchen a whole new look. I love it! Thank you for stopping by and always leaving such sweet comments! I appreciate them so much!!
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 Linking To:
Savvy Southern Style~WUW
No Minimalist Here~Open House Party
2805~Potpourri Friday
At The Picket Fence~Inspiration Friday
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Morning, Martina! Oh, I love it too! What a difference a little paint makes! Your kitchen is so beautiful!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Sunflowers With SmilesDecember 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Love your island.....It looks great!

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    That was a great transformation, Martina! The black looks so good with your granite counter, too. I can see why you still love it. It must make you happy when you walk into your kitchen.

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  4. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysDecember 27, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    It really is just gorgeous! Love the contrast. :)

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  5. GinaDecember 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What a spectacular tranformation! It's beautiful and looks like a piece of furniture rather than an standard kitchen island.

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  6. KellyDecember 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I really do love that transformation! It reminds me of my sisters black island in her kitchen. This gives your kitchen a more decorative quality (doesn't look so builder basic). Love the distressing on it too.

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  7. Barb December 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Martina, your island looks wonderful. It does give your lovely kitchen a real 'punch.' I love it.

    Happy New Year!

    Barb

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  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 27, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    That is a great transformation and reminds me of my upcoming project that I will be tackling. I love those bar stools. Where are they from?

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  9. MariaelenaDecember 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Agreed!!...Mariaelena

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  10. NanaDianaDecember 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love it- It made a world of difference- xo Diana

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  11. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaDecember 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I really love your island painted black! Happy New year!
    XO
    Kristin

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  12. At The Picket FenceDecember 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I just love it Martina! I remember loving it the first time I saw it and it still makes me want to run right out and grab a paint brush to do my island. :-) Happy New Year!
    Vanessa

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  13. AndreaDecember 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love a contrasting island, and yours looks great!

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  14. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 27, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    It really DID make a huge difference, and adds so much punch! Happy New Year, Martina!

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  15. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    That's a wonderful transformation, Martina! Isn't it amazing how such a small change can make such an impact? Looks great!

    Looks like your family had a fantastic Christmas!
    CAS

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  16. PamelaDecember 27, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Yes that was an awesome transformation!! One of my faves too Martina!

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  17. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasDecember 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love it too Martina! The black makes such a statement and the moulding and trim pieces! LOVE IT!

    Lou Cinda

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  18. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GDecember 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful transformation!!!

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  19. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingDecember 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! I can't get over what a difference the change to black makes. It really creates a richer, more interesting room. The attention to details (beadboard and molding) really makes it look a grand piece of furniture. Great job!

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  20. Chubby ChiequeDecember 27, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Absolutely amazing transformation.

    Lil paint, make a huge difference in every way. I love your kitchen.

    Happy TTT & have a great & Peaceful NY to come.

    Greetings from Sweden,
    /CC

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  21. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love your black island and it does make a huge difference. Your entire kitchen is very pretty.

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  22. DebbiedoosDecember 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    This is one of my favs too Martina. I wish my hubs would let me paint our island, but it is a NO GO from the word GO LOL!

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  23. Blondie's JournalDecember 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful, Martina! The new color adds the right amount of pop to your pretty kitchen!! I love it! Love your granite counters, too!

    XO,
    Jane

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  24. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 27, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I think a painted island gives a kitchen such character...your choice of black was brilliant! Hope you had a good Christmas. Happy New Year!

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  25. CindyDecember 27, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Your island is really beautiful, painting it black made a HUGE difference, that was a brilliant move!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  26. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 27, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    That is a great makeover Martina. The black grounds the space, and looks spectacular.

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  27. xinexDecember 27, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Your kitchen is gorgeous, Martina. I really like it....Christine

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  28. Linda (Nina's Nest)December 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love your kitchen, Martina. The black island is beautiful and adds so much to the kichen. BTW I have a black island in my kitchen with creamy glazed cabinets and love it, too! Happy New Year! Linda

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  29. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingDecember 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Hi Martina,
    What a great island makeover...
    The black is so sharp in your white kitchen, the painting & texture is fabulous!!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  30. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Hi Martina, Your kitchen is beautiful and even more so with the transformation of the island. Thank you for joining my party this week and I
    hope you have a wonderful 2012!
    xoxo,
    Sherry

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  31. JennyDecember 28, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    It adds so much more POW to your kitchen you know? Really spices it up and gives it such a custom look. But then, I'm a bit partial to white kitchens with black islands. ;-)

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  32. DebbiedoosDecember 28, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    It sure is fun looking back Martina. Your dining room is a huge change and everything came together so nicely!

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  33. Buttercup BlissDecember 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Your island is gorgeous!!! What a beautiful job! I love the distressed black finish. :-)

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  34. Honey at 2805December 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This was a terrific project, Martina!

    What a pleasure it has been getting to know you this year!

    Thank you for being a friend to me and 2805 and for sharing at Potpourri Friday. I wish you a healthy, prosperous and sparkling New Year!

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  35. KimDecember 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    So funny that I stumbled upon this post today Martina, because I was just saying yesterday how I'd love to paint my island black. I have all white like you do. My question is, what was the material that you painted over? Mine aren't wood - they are like a vinyl. Not sure if I can paint over it. Whatdya think???

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  36. BabsDecember 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I'm so loving this project, because I've been wanting to paint my kitchen island for a couple of years and keep "chickening" out. Your island looks fabulous!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  37. bonnieJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    New to your blog today - love the black island -what paint and paint technique did you use?

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