I had been wanting to repaint the kitchen+dining room for quite awhile now. Heck, it's the only room in the house that hasn't been repainted [multiple times might I add] since we moved here 5 years ago. Everyone teases me about my ever-changing tastes, but I consider it a hobby and such a fun one at that. Some people shop, others party, some scrapbook and well I--I decorate!
About a year ago I was reading Chelsea's blog and absolutely fell in love with this photo she posted!
Then not too long ago Bryn posted it again. And upon seeing it again, I fell in love all over! As with all things I fall in love with I acted fast to repaint right away! I knew our little kitchen needed a paint makeover and Ralph Lauren Mercer was just the answer. Now as some of you bloggers probably know, Ralph Lauren paint is no longer carried at Home Depot, but they still had the fan deck and colormatched it-no problema!
I was able to tape [with Dave's help] and paint all by myself in about 4 hours. I forgot how much I hate cutting in!
It's safe to say I'm pretty much in love with the color and can't wait to make those floors reflect my style more accurately. They cheapie laminate sheet stands out like a sore thumb but I have big plans for its replacement someday!
About a year ago I was reading Chelsea's blog and absolutely fell in love with this photo she posted!
Then not too long ago Bryn posted it again. And upon seeing it again, I fell in love all over! As with all things I fall in love with I acted fast to repaint right away! I knew our little kitchen needed a paint makeover and Ralph Lauren Mercer was just the answer. Now as some of you bloggers probably know, Ralph Lauren paint is no longer carried at Home Depot, but they still had the fan deck and colormatched it-no problema!
I was able to tape [with Dave's help] and paint all by myself in about 4 hours. I forgot how much I hate cutting in!
It's safe to say I'm pretty much in love with the color and can't wait to make those floors reflect my style more accurately. They cheapie laminate sheet stands out like a sore thumb but I have big plans for its replacement someday!
I also ordered this Amy Butler fabric online and followed John and Sherry's no-sew hem tutorial and I had both "curtains" up within the hour! I love the vintage feel to them [no surprise there] and well the pink and grey were pretty much icing on the cake.
I know I was a major tease by only showing you a hint of the table last week, but here she is in all of her glory. To say I am pleased with it is the understatement of the year. It is the best thing ever! I have tons of pics and some info about the process if anyone is interested--post to come on that later. : )
I've got more plans up my sleeve for this double room that I can't wait to share with all of you. One of them involves more building---Dan, are you listening? ; )
¡Hasta luego, chiquitas!
xoxo
¡Hasta luego, chiquitas!
xoxo
Looks amazing! What a transformation - so glad you decided on the mercer!
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Mr. Goodwill Hunting
http://g-w-hunting.blogspot.com
The color is fantastic and it looks beautiful against your cabinets.
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choice for the drapes and the table looks wonderful!
Yay you!
gorgeous paint color! and that table = heavenly!
ReplyDeletelooks totally fabulous! love the paint and love the table, you are so talented :)
ReplyDeleteooooh i love that color! LOVE! and i don't think that is a strong enough word for how i feel about it. what is the name of the color by ralph lauren?
ReplyDeletegorgeous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love it! I've had my eye on that kitchen for sometime as well. It looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see what else you've got planned.
ReplyDelete~Rachel!
Love, Love, Love it! I've had my eye on that kitchen for sometime as well. It looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see what else you've got planned.
ReplyDelete~Rachel!
I love the color and your table is amazing. You have replicated your inspiration to a "T" with the accessories and the ghost chairs. Nice!! Hey..I know you are from STL too and I must share this newly reopened restaurant in Kirkwood. APT.2. You are going to sooo love the decor and the food, yummy!Great special date place..FYI!! Enjoy your day! Maureen
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! I love that paint color and those curtains.
ReplyDeleteThat colour is so fantastic, and the table is incredible! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJoi, it looks awesome!!! Wow! I love it! Too funny that I read this post this morning because I am painting our kitchen today! It took me all but a year to pick a color for my own. I'm so glad that you got to use the Mercer color, because our kitchen is just too small to pull it off, so I ended up choosing a light grey. Hopefully it will turn out as wonderful as yours. And I too HATE cutting in... bleh! And I LOVE the kitchen table and can't wait you to post the process because I am maybe thinking it is a project that husband and I could do together. :) Congrats on the gorgeous kitchen!
ReplyDeleteSure do love that rich color in those rooms; and the table is just delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteJoi - the color looks AWE.SOME! Love love love with your white cabinets! I love quick reward projects - 4 hours?! Can't beat that!
ReplyDeleteWOW its looks amazing!! Color and curtains...
ReplyDeleteLike always, you did a fantastic job. I love your style and it came out great. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! All your projects rock!
ReplyDelete- Danielle
The new wall color it so pretty love the contrast with yuor white cabinets :) Your diy table is perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! I've been thinking of ordering that Amy Butler fabric for my kitchen chairs. I didn't know there was pink it...I'll tell my husband the same thing ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the color! When you set your mind to something, you really follow through quickly, don't you? I wish I had that kind of drive...
ReplyDeleteLike everything else you post, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the paint color! Your table looks so fantastic! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The room looks fantastic, great job!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Joi. I love the table, and the paint color is beautiful and so dramatic. The whole room = LOVE. =)
ReplyDeletelove love love Joi!! everything looks amazing~ you are a rockstar!
ReplyDeleteYou always manage to blow me away! Another gorgeous room Joi! I am so in love with Mercer, the TABLE, the chairs and the curtains!!!!! WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteit looks a.mazing! if i only i had the courage to go that dark in our kitchen, i would do it in a heartbeat. and, i love the dining table set-up!
ReplyDeleteJoi, it's gorgeous. The creamy white cabinets really pop with the new color and I absolutely love the new furniture and accessories!
ReplyDeleteThe pendant really glows with the darker paint color too! Fantastic!
wow wow wow!!! Love the paint, Love the curtains, Love the room!
ReplyDeleteI love the wall color. It's perfection in your kitchen. And, don't get me started on the dining table. I can't wait til you share the type of wood and stain (hint, hint) because I'm planning copying you completely. That's a compliment right? It's meant as one.
ReplyDeleteWhat are you doing with your lovely red curtains? Any desire to sell them to someone up in Illinois? (hint hint: me)
Beautiful!! I just love that color! And I love that I'm not the only person that can't stop decorating a room. Unfortunately you get it right way more often than I do!
ReplyDeleteI love the new curtains but the old curtains were my favoritest curtains ever, ever! I wonder if we can work out a deal, I'll pay you!
holy awesomeness - i am loving that paint color and your dining table and chairs are pretty much spectacular. i do want to read about the process fo sho!
ReplyDeleteWow ~ it all looks incredible! The paint was a great choice!
ReplyDeleteLove the color....and the curtains...and the table...well I guess you can saw I love it all. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! Love it! I am swooning over your ghost chairs.
ReplyDeleteYou must post details on that table! Everything looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! It is well decorated, but still seems so warm and lived in. I love that you took an idea that you liked, but really made it your own. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletei've been wanting to paint my cabinets white as well...maybe w/ some glazing. but i'm scared to death about the brush lines...how did you avoid brush lines?
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!!! Good for you for just jumping into those projects!
ReplyDeleteOk, amazing transformation! Once again, you've outdone yourself!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy guess for your upcoming kitchen project: An island?!
Wow, I love it. It looks sooooo chic and modern without being too oppressive. Great job.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I can't wait to get to our kitchen reno - I hope it looks half as good as yours :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Can't type. Stunned w/ all this brilliant gorgeousness.
ReplyDeleteI.LOVE.IT.ALL. I could eat that new wall color, it's so scrumptious.
Love your Blog!
ReplyDeleteWill be following :)
xoxo
Edyta
I big puffy heart your kitchen!
ReplyDeletelove, love, love....how many yards did you order for your curtains?
ReplyDeleteThis looks great!
ReplyDeleteJoi, I love it!! Fabulous job, girl.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous Joi! Love the color and the curtains.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap. We made the same curtains. I actually have a post scheduled for tomorrow about said curtains. Insanity.
ReplyDeleteSo um...obvs, they're gorgeous ;)
And the table? Dying. Want.
You are so creative! Please share the name of this paint color! =)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read more about the gorgeous table. I'm a fan of Knock-off wood and I love the interpretation of the design here.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing job you and your father-in-law have done! Way to Go! I love knock off wood, though I've yet to jump into a project yet- but I think this table is perfect. I love that you modified it for no side rails or rails down the middle. I'm really looking forward to your detailed breakdown of how you did this. I'm hoping to talk my husband into attempting this with me for Mother's Day. :)
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Autumn
http://www.tumtales.blogspot.com/
I found your blog and i love it.these are really great designs and colors.
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