I’ve (maybe) chosen a new paint color for the kitchen. We’re thinking of painting the walls next weekend. And the trim. *Insert audible gasp here.*
Remember, this is what the kitchen looks like now.
Also, Eleanor helped assemble some flat-packed Swedish furniture for my office. So handy, that little girl is!
40 comments
Oonafey
Ooooh… Painting the trim! I am shocked and saddened at your sudden deviance… Just kidding. I am shocked though.
Samantha
The trim in our house is swiss coffee too! It’s the perfect shade, not too stark white and not too off white. I’m a fan of painting wood trim too. It really makes a difference in brightening the space up!
Alycia
I love those green knobs, are they from Anthropologie?
Amanda T
I can’t wait to see it! Is that green you are painting? My fave color! And it’ll look great in your vintagy kitchen. I’m not anti trim painting at all, so go for it!
Emma N
I can’t wait to see what it looks like. We have similar woodwork in our entire house, and although it’s in really great shape and we don’t want to paint it in most of the house, I wonder if painting it in only the kitchen would freshen things up. Can’t wait to see what you do!
Pixie
Ohhh, love the kitchen cabinets and counter! I think it will be sooo lovely with painted trim. I’m a fan of light and bright, crisp and clean and have always found dark / natural wood trim depressing. lol..I know that probably made some people groan, but to each his own, right? Enjoy the “new” kitchen.
Zoey Bond
Just finished painting every last bit of trim in our (over a century old with amazing wood detailing) home a bright, clean white and I couldn’t be happier. The only thing more classic than natural wood — a nice crisp white. You’re going to love it!
girlysmack
Ooooooh, (I know, I know, I am actually squealing — sorry!) I cannot wait to see the trim painted! We painted all of our 30-year-old dark trim white as soon as we moved in and I have never regretted it. Never ever ever! It looks so crisp and clean now. I think painting dark wood white is one of the most gratifying feelings in the world.
COCOCOZY
Love the colors! Can’t wait to see the after!
Coco
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down pillow
Awww, Eleanor looks so cute!
Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists
Oh, this is gonna be good, I can feel it!
Good job, Eleanor! Way to help out.
Melissa
Looking forward to seeing how it looks! I like the creamy yellow colour that you’ve got it now – it’s something that I want for my own place – but I think the colours you’ve chosen are really lovely as well!
J.
I’m sad you are painting the trim! One of the things I love about your house pics is all the gorgeous unpainted trim. I’m bored with all white trim in every furniture store catalog pic and apartmenttherapy.com post–your house is a nice contrast to all that, especially since the wood appears in good condition.
Nuit
aww!!! Eleanor will be as good as you are at fixing stuff!!!! too cute… Can’t wait to see the new looks of your kitchen!
Brigite
I’ve just decided to paint all the trim in my condo…I’m excited to see how yours turns out!
gina
I’m all for painting the trim- dark wood trim, lovely yes, but it can weigh a home down when it’s in every room.
Lisa
Excited to see the changes! I have a question: what are your countertops made of? I’m about to switch mine out and am having trouble finding ones I like, but I like yours!
Melissa
Love the color choices and I bet it will look amazing. However, painting the trim makes me sad! I have half unpainted, half painted in my house and wish it was all unpainted. Either way can’t wait to see the reveal.
Michele
Playing the grinch here…..paint fumes are highly toxic for grownups let alone little lungs. Be sure to keep the area really well ventilated (for several days) and keep little Eleanor away. Might be a good time to go to grandma’s. Paint can cause headaches and nausea, sometimes leading to asthma. Even the more environmentally friendly ones have issues. As the paint chip looks like it is Behr you really might want to check the first link. Just saying.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_paint_one_room_of_the_house_while_your_two-month-old_is_in_another_room_or_will_it_make_him_sick
http://healthmad.com/health/the-unhealthy-effects-of-paint-fumes/
Lesley @ TheDesignFile
I think that’s just beautiful. I can’t wait to see the finished product!
katrina
i’m completely intriqued!
michelle
We painted our kitchen in Swiss Coffee a few months ago (it was big bird yellow when we moved in) and we love it. Can’t wait to see the pix.
KOS! (Keep On S'myelin!)
Oooo, love the colour! Can’t wait to see the kitchen freshly painted!
wanderluster
I’ve always loved those knobs. Can’t wait to see the re-do!
Sometimes you need tiny hands to help work that allen key ;)
Melissa
I can’t wait to see! Way to go on painting the trim!
micah
I can’t wait to see what this looks like!
BTW- I used your kitchen as inspiration for our remodel if you want to check it out: http://theyellowfrontdoor.blogspot.com/2009/11/kitchen-update-its-done.html
Laurie
Its about time Eleanor starts earning her keep! (: Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen!!
laura trevey
A fresh coat of paint is always so exciting and new!!
Love your turquoise door knob ~~
Anna
looking forward to seeing the transformation
Your Mother
you may come and paint over here anytime you have the urge and no available walls to paint at your home, just sayin’.
M
I third a thumbs up for painted trim. I’ve never been a fan of dark wood trim so I can’t wait to see the newly painted kitchen.
eileen
full support for you painting the trim. painted trim is not a crime.
jbhat
No gasps here. Unpainted trim is not sacred to me. Bring on the paint!
Can’t wait to see.
Amanda
I can’t wait to see how it looks with painted trim. We have stained trim as well and I can’t decide if I should paint it or not!
sarah b.
oh, i’ve been a fan of that paint color for quite some time. can’t wait to see what it looks like for totally selfish reasons.
Sandra
What’s that green swatch? And are you keeping the curtains?
Helen
If that’s the before, I eagerly await the after!
Carly
Your kitchen is beautiful already! Can’t wait to see what it looks like after you redo it all.
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