Last month on KATV’s Good Morning Arkansas, I announced a contest for Design Camp tuition and a Room Rescue Plan. Today I’m happy to reveal the Room Rescue Plan won by Linda Tabor of Monticello, Arkansas.
Linda requested her 20 year old kitchen be lightened up. The dark wallpaper and cabinetry finish are definitely in need of an update!
The cabinetry turning the corner is awkward and blocks the view from the kitchen to the breakfast area. Not to mention it seems it would be unpleasant to anyone sitting at the counter stools.
Here’s a look at the concept board I showed on the segment. My goal was to update the room with fresh colors and reuse a lot of the existing cabinetry.
Key Upgrades:
1. The awkward cabinets turning the corner above the peninsula are removed. I would suggest relocating the microwave by installing an undercounter microwave drawer. For an even more dynamic look, consider adding 12-15″ high glass-fronted cabinets above your existing wall cabinets.
2. A painted cabinetry finish with distressing helps to update the look.
3. Installing Ceramica Alhmabra Beveled Brick tile on the backsplash gives an updated look that’s classic!
4. This Smokebell Lantern from Shades of Light installed above the island is a much more beautiful option compared to the existing fluorescent lighting.
5. Recovering the counter stools is a key way to updating your color scheme. I propose covering the ouside back in Circle Dance in Azure by F. Schumacher. Cover the inside back and seat with an easy to clean vinyl, Southfork 116 by Kravet.
Best wishes for your kitchen remodeling project, Linda!
I have just watched my Room Rescue Plan on GMA and I am just so pleased and impressed. I loved it all! The cabinet transformation, counter top and backsplash covering, paint choices, and the accessories were all perfect for this kitchen. I thank you and KATV GMA for selecting my project for the Room Rescue Plan. You have definitely made this project so much easier with these fabulous ideas. I will look forward to receiving a list of resources for paint colors, fabrics, light fixtures, etc.. I will definitely send to you pictures of the finished project. Thanks so very much for this great gift! Wonderful!
Thank you, Tobi! Wow, quite a transformation. Loving the Schumacher fabric and lantern.
Tobi, I love your kitchen rescue plan! Recovering the bar stools, new lighting and the removing the awkward cabinets are my favorite elements. It will be quite a transformation!
Wow! Love the transformation! So beautiful! Love the airy feel to it!
Beautiful transformation ideas. She will be so happy with the updates. Mona