Inspiration: Deluxe Design Studio
For as long as we’ve lived in our house, I’ve been mulling over the kitchen and how I want to remodel it.
Do you remember how it started? Pretty brown and basic.
And then, after 4 years, I painted the cabinets white. Hallelujah!!!!
Painted White Cabinet Tutorial
For probably two years now, I have thought about what I want to do with this half wall behind my mismatched bar stools. I don’t mind the white, but I’ve had a vision for reclaimed wood boards on that wall. I can just imagine how much character and texture it will bring to the space.
I haven’t seen it done specifically, although I’m sure it has been done numerous times. And if course we’ve all seen reclaimed wood islands in white kitchens. This isn’t an island, but I’m not really sure what it’s called. The bar? Maybe that’s right. 🙂
Anyway … I digress.
So, you can imagine that my heart started beating wildly when I came across that inspirational picture up there at the top of the post. I was just randomly perusing Pinterest, and BAM! This picture that is exactly what I have in mind came scrolling across my feed.
I adore those x-back barstools, too. Maybe have to save up for those, too! Looks like we’ll be finished with our kitchen sometime in 2020. 😉
Another exciting piece to my reclaimed vision is a company called Stikwood. I recently discovered them through some fellow bloggers and I think their product would be perfect for fulfilling my vision! This isn’t a sponsored post, but I’m hoping there will be one very soon. Ha!
Stikwood has a variety of finishes. I’m leaning toward the reclaimed weathered white look, but I like the gray and just plain weathered look, also.
Stikwood Reclaimed Weathered Wood
Which one would you choose?
Are you like me and get a vision in your head about how you want a certain space or area of your home to be? I plan and re-plan every space in our home probably 10 times in the course of a day. And I also have ideas, like this one, that just stick with me for a long time.
That’s how I know I should go for it!
Adding it to the ever-growing to-do list. 🙂
UPDATE!! I finished the wall. Come and see which color I chose!
Lauren
Anybody know where those bar stools came from??! I want those!!
Kristin @ Postbox Designs
Beautiful! I love the wood AND your stools as well…they are lovely highlights to your kitchen!
Linda
I love your page first of all. But for your kitchen I like the weathered white. Well and the grey. I think the white would be more toward your farm house look. Good luck. The post on kicking the walls is something to really consider also. Man, I’m torn. Looks like most post like the weathered grey. Sorry I just couldn’t make up my mind either…..go grey it is the new neutral.
On your blog for painting cabinets, what do you think about using chalk paint? I fixing to do a clients kitchen cabinets in Dixie Belle, drop cloth color. Please tell me your honest opinion.
Laura
Hi Linda, first of all Thank You!! I’m so glad you’re here (and weighing in on my new project)! I have never painted kitchen cabinets with chalk paint before, so I’m not a great resource. But I did paint a couple of my kitchen bar stools with chalk paint. The wax does come off when I have to wipe them down when my daughter spills her food on them, so that alone would make me hesitant to chalk paint my cabinets. I think you’d just need to re-wax them periodically if they get dirty and need to be cleaned.
My friend Tasha painted her kitchen cabinets with some milky paint, though, and she loves them and says they are holding up wonderfully, so maybe it would be an option! http://www.designertrapped.com/2014/06/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets.html
Barbee
I think the white would look exceptional. Your white cabinets look amazing and I am hoping they will encourage me to do the same in my kitchen in the Spring. I am currently painting my two bedrooms and office space.
Krista M
I think the white would look wonderful! Since they are all “distressed” I would think it would be kid friendly. If anything, all they can do is add “character” to it. 🙂
aginaz
Weathered Gray is my choice…still has a little bit of warmth to it. I, too, have considered using this product, but worry about the durability of it. Keep us posted on your thoughts…would love a review after. Like, was it easy to use…
Laura
I will definitely give an honest review! Thank you for your input!!
Nancie
I would go with the weathered gray. Your existing palette is white, Palladian blue and brown. Weathered gray is a perfect choice which will complement the whole kitchen.
Beth
What a beautiful kitchen! I would go with the weathered gray. I think it will really compliment the other colors you have:) Can’t wait to see what you pick!
Paige
Laura,
I think your idea will be just beautiful! I also think the grey color would look great in your kitchen as it has some of the brown color which is your floor color and the grey in your counter tops! How lovely. I enjoy your blog and good luck!
Bri
I’m obsessed with the white! That would look so gorgeous.
Ari
I actually like the weathered gray best because it looks like it has a touch of brown in it with the gray which would make it a good transition from the brown floor to white and gray kitchen. It’s beautifully redone by the way!
Virginia
I love the white wood finish. It goes great with the rest of the cabinets yet has some grey tones to match the counter top. Keep the bar stools!!! The mismatched sets keep the kitchen from looking too staged. Maybe paint the base/legs of the metal stools to add an accent color to the space. Good luck! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Laura
Yay! I think the white is my favorite. Glad you agree. 🙂
Barb V.
I don’t think you can go wrong with the gray OR the white. Depends which you want to emphasize in that area of your home. Gray might be more forgiving of accidental kicks from people on the stools!
Laura
Oh yes, that’s a good thing to consider! My daughter eats her breakfast and kicks the wall often. Thanks for giving your opinion!!
Barb
What a great product. I love your idea, too, and think leaning towards the weathered white or gray is a good choice! With your light color palette, I wouldn’t go with the darker weathered one. Best of luck!
Laura
Thanks for confirming what I was thinking!! I appreciate it!
Lauren
The grey one.
Laura
Thank you!!
Shannon
Thank you for sharing your idea about trying the Stikwood on your kitchen island. I have been considering trying it on the wall behind my bed for a while now because 1) I don’t have the tools required to install real wood paneling, 2) cost is a factor and this product seems reasonably priced, and 3) patience, I have none, and this product seems like a quick and easy alternative. I can’t wait to see if you decide to use this product and how it works for you. If you have luck with it I may actually bite the bullet and try it myself! Thanks again!
Courtney
I love that! We are preparing to build a new home now and I’ve been considering doing reclaimed wood on our bar area. This was exactly the motivation I needed! Lol! So pretty!