Friday, April 6, 2018

Shaping Up: My Kitchen

My yard is shaping up this year. My home is shaping up too. Am I shaping up? Ha ha. That is for others to say.
Above is a photo of six counter top stone samples for my kitchen counters. I like them all. Two are grey/white which will go well with my stainless steel kitchen appliances, the others are brown/tan which will go well with my cabinets. Next step is to choose one. They are from an environmentally friendly company. The new counter will be one solid piece, not little squares, these are just samples. The samples are on my old counter which is mainly white and as old as the house, sixty five years old. Time for a change I say.
Below is a terrifically exciting photo of my new off-white walls. That "exciting photo" is a joke friends. Oh dear, in contrast with my white orchids the wall looks grey. Trust me, the walls are white and make my rooms look more spacious.


Painters came in and painted my kitchen and twenty foot long hall way. The first half day they washed the walls and ceilings,  applied putty as needed and painted trim. The next day they spent eight hours painting. The color is off-white. It doesn't look very eye catching in photos but trust me, it is an improvement. Plus before they worked I took everything off the walls and am keeping most of the things off the walls, a visual de-cluttering which I like.

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24 comments:

  1. only slightly confusedApril 6, 2018 at 6:40 AM

    A change in your surroundings is always so refreshing.

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  2. FlowerLady LorraineApril 6, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    Your post has inspired me dear Terra.

    I'm doing remodeling here also, white will be the color of living room and bedroom walls. In a small space, white makes the space appear larger. I am also working on decluttering.

    Have a beautiful day and a happy spring ~ Love, hugs & prayers ~ FlowerLady

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  3. LinApril 6, 2018 at 7:50 AM

    oooh, a Spring fresh up on the house! Nice! Isn't that a good feeling? We are planning to re-do the kitchen this year. I am not getting far--it is a LOT of work trying to plan.

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  4. BetsyApril 6, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    How exciting! A new kitchen! We got new countertops a few years ago and I love them. I chose a darker brown to go with our cabinets and it seems to do well with the white appliances also. I like all of the colors you have chosen though. Have fun!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  5. MichelleApril 6, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    I will be painting during my summer break. Visual decluttering is on my list, for sure!

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  6. justjillApril 6, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    Exciting! Ages since I wanted to change things but you may just have set me off.

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  7. NeesieApril 6, 2018 at 9:50 AM

    What a lot of work! I bet it looks amazing and that orchid is stunning.
    We've had so much renovation work done since we returned to our Scottish home from Australia, so I have an idea of what you have been through.
    Enjoy and have a great weekend :D

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  8. JeanieApril 6, 2018 at 9:58 AM

    I"d love new countertops -- but I can see why it would be a tough choice! Can't wait to see the finished project!

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresApril 6, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    Good luck choosing your counter top. Living in a desert country, I feel the need to surround myself with color and pattern so am about to do an accent wall in a golden yellow. It's nice to change things up and paint is a simple way to do that.

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  10. NanaNor'sApril 6, 2018 at 12:16 PM

    What a fun project you have going. Currently, we have black granite with shiny flakes in it~I will say that dark granite of any color really shows the spots and dirt more. If we were going to redo our granite, I'd get a lighter tan color; I think that grey is very pretty and would go well with stainless as well as your white walls.
    Enjoy!
    Noreen

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  11. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeApril 6, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    It is hard to pick the right color of white; there are so many white whites. I am happy to read you are happy with your choice. Good luck, Terra, in choosing your new counter. They all look very nice.

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  12. AnonymousApril 6, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    Fresh paint is SUCH a lift, isn't it?

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  13. Delvalina WrightApril 6, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    I am excited for you! it's always fun for remodelling thing around the house, just like a refresh for us! I can't wait to see the rest.

    Love to you, Terra!

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  14. MariApril 6, 2018 at 8:26 PM

    How exciting! I love a remodeling project. We are currently working on our Dining room.

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  15. stardustApril 7, 2018 at 4:05 AM

    I’m imagining you’ll be cooking happily in your refreshingly remodeled kitchen. Good luck!

    Yoko

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  16. Debby@Just BreatheApril 7, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    Good luck picking out your kitchen counter top. How nice to have the walls painted. We need to have that done. Your orchid is beautiful. A fresh start always feels good.

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  17. 37paddingtonApril 7, 2018 at 9:30 AM

    For years now we have needed to paint our house. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  18. DawnTreaderApril 7, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    White is not an easy colour to get right in photos :) Nice to get fresh new surfaces in your kitchen though, I'm sure any of those surfaces will look good.

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  19. Pamela M. SteinerApril 8, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    Love the refreshing changes you are making to your home. My one word for 2018 is "Renew"...and this would fit right in. I know you are going through many changes in your life, and I think it is a good idea to get a fresh start in your house and make it bright and cheery. Thinking of you and congratulating you on taking these positive steps!!

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  20. Kim@stuffcould....April 11, 2018 at 7:03 AM

    I am sure the gray do all you want it too. White is a contrast.....the stones are pretty too

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  21. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 12, 2018 at 4:50 PM

    I'm sure you are excited about your new counter top, Terra. You will pick the perfect stone. We had our home painted a couple of years ago. Even though someone else did the work, it was a lot of work for us! After it's all finished, it's wonderful to have a freshly painted home. ♥

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  22. SusanApril 12, 2018 at 6:25 PM

    Oh Terra! Lots of remodeling in your house. How wonderful. Thanks for stopping by. Susan

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  23. FrikoApril 13, 2018 at 4:43 AM

    You are an enterprising lady, you’ve obviously found the impetus to make the changes that are needed.
    And your house will look clean and fresh again. One day I will get there too.

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  24. oldgreymareprimitivesMay 13, 2018 at 9:23 PM

    Sooooo which did you select? Then I'll tell you my favorite lol

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