3.28.2011

The Kitchen Reveal


I am so excited to show y'all my new lighter, brighter, country French kitchen. It took me around three days to paint.



I LOVE my new kitchen. The biggest change was the color of course, but we made another change to the breakfast room.
Are you ready??


Beadboard! Don't you love it? I do. I have wanted beadboard for quite a while.
Mr. Savvy finally agreed. Now get comfy. Lots of pictures.


It is kind of hard to get a good picture of my two new favorite cow canvases. I purchased these 
from One Kings Lane on February 11 and finally received them a week ago. 


Well worth the wait though when they were only $15 for the TWO!
If you are not familiar with One Kings Lane check the button out on my sidebar.




















Still want a bull head for my hood. Wisteria, please put yours on sale.














Dash & Albert rug purchased from csn.com with giveaway win.





Close up of my French cow canvases.








The new wall color is Frappe by Benjamin Moore. It is like a French vanilla color. I purchased the paint with the primer in it in flat.
Love this paint. It took two coats to cover the dark green and I still have over a quarter of the gallon left.
 The beadboard paint color is Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore in semi gloss. The beadboard was hung at 53 inches high and then the trim on top was added. This room feels so much taller now. We have nine foot ceilings in here.

Those were the only changes made, but what a difference. Now the rooms that are open to each other flow better. I love the sun room being the only green room now on this floor. The kitchen and great room areas look like the same color in some of these shots, but the great room color is darker.

Thanks so much for taking a look. I know some of you loved the green walls and I did too for several
years, but I love this new color more.
I wish you could see it in person. Come on over!
 Have a super week!

KIM

Post edit: I have had a lot of questions concerning the cow canvases. One Kings Lane is a site that gives you daily deals that last a day or so and then they are gone. It is good to sign up and watch for their deals. I have saved a lot of money on a few special items. I don't know if the cow canvases will come up again or not.

Joining the following:
Between Naps on the Porch for Met. Monday
A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Centsational Girl for spring project party
No Minimalist Here for Open House Thursdays
The Charm of Home  for home sweet home
My Romantic Home  for Show and tell
Funky Junk interiors  for SNS
Under the Table and Dreaming  for Sunday Showcase
Thrifty Decor Chick kitchens 3-18-2012




186 comments:

Susan @ homeroad.net said...

Congratulations! It is absolutely beautiful! May you have health and happiness always in your new kitchen!
Susan
homeroad

Debra@Common Ground said...

ohmygosh, Kim, your kitchen looks twice the size! I loved the green, but you know, I painted mine about the same color and I LOVE it. so happy. The beadboard and cow canvases are icing on the cake!! yea!!!
hugs,
Debra

Melissa Miller said...

Kim it is a gorgeous room makeover! I'm trying to remember the green paint? This is light and bright. Love your drapes. :)

⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ said...

I would LOVE to come over Kim. What a fantastic transformation. I dig the cow canvases..and what a great price. I love the last shot, very cool!

salmagundi said...

The new color is great - it just looks so clean and bright. In combination with the beadboard, it all looks wonderful. Sally

Pondside said...

It's gorgeous Kim. I love the bead board and the new colour. I'm off to check out that new site because I love your cow canvasses.

Erika . . . with a K said...

Looks wonderful! I love the french country feel it has! The beadboard looks awesome!

Fishtail Cottage said...

So fun for you! I love your new kitchen - so bright and cheerful! oxox
~tracie

A Hint of Home said...

It's so airy and bright! It opens up both rooms. It turned out great. Love beadboard!
Your dining area always looks pretty!

Becky said...

WOW!! What a beautiful kitchen! I see you have lots of roosters. I love roosters, as well! :)

Cindy said...

Turned out beautifully Kim! Your home is so pretty, wish I could come over!

❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ said...

Just lovely! My favorite photo is the aprons, that's a classic. Thanks for sharing:)

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

Your room is so gorgeous, Kim. Your kitchen has great bones to start with and I love the beadboard and the fresh colour. I love.love.love the cow canvases! I clicked on the button for One King's Lane, but it won't accept my Canadian postal code. Do you know if there is any way to order them and have them shipped to Canada?My sons would be beyond thrilled to have a pair.

mary beth said...

Girl, do you ever rest? Everything looks great! I'm glad you kept the red checked drapes cuz they make me smile! I love the beadboard..I used it in the back entry hall and in one of the guest rooms, and wish I had used it more..it adds so much interest! Great job on every little touch..now sit yourself down and take a break!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio said...

It looks wonderful Kim! I love the lightness of it all. We are working on a little kitchen makeover too, but it is too soon to even post about it....another couple of weeks.

Love your Cow canvases! They are awesome...
Hugs,
Penny

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

Love all of your changes, especially the beadboard. Your home is so beautiful, yet comfortable and cozy at the same time.

NanaDiana said...

I like the new look a lot, Kim. It does look a lot bigger and while I loved the green I think the off white is a nice fresh change. You sure accomplish a lot! xxoo Diana

Divine Theatre said...

The kitchen looks much larger and makes a clean segue into the other rooms. Very nice!

Pam - diy Design Fanatic said...

Your kitchen looks fantastic Kim! I love the light color ~ it really makes all of your accessories stand out!

Southgate said...

This looks great! Your house is so bright and open! I like the taller height of the beadboard...is there anything magical about that 53 inch height?

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

No, it just looked like a good height when we added the trim on top.

Sharing Shadymont said...

Looks great Kim!

Love the new color.

Terry @ La Bella Vie said...

wow I just love this and I have always loved bead board...lots of it around my house too! I think it add a timeless look and always look fresh.
I'd say this home looks pretty close to magazine worthy if you ask me;)
Job well done and thank you so much for sharing!!
Terry
PS love the ten ft ceilings!

Martina said...

OMG Kim I don't even know where to begin!! Well you know I LOVE beadboard it looks amazing and the new color is beautiful!! Love your new canvases love the way you hung the copper pieces, everything looks amazing! Job well done as always my friend, Martina

The Inspired Nest said...

I love the new color! The beadboard is gorgeous, but I am dying over your cow canvas'! They are a great find! Looks great!
Lacy

Becca said...

GORGEOUS, Kim !! Your new wall color and beadboard look fabulous !! You must be thrilled with the change. And, love your new canvases, too. Perfect addition to the beadboard. Well done! And, if you ever tire of your glass front cabs, I could *totally* see you doing chicken wire to tie in with your french country theme. LOVE IT !! *Becca*

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

What a beautiful change and so inspiring to me because I have A LOT of green walls in my house and I want to make some changes too. Thanks for such great photos and for the name of the color you used. It's just so fresh looking.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Love that Frappe color, Kim! The kitchen looks great! What a great buy on the cow canvases. I guess I should visit One King's Lane more often. Enjoy your lovely "new" kitchen!

Lori said...

Great job Kim! We have bead board under our bar stool counter. Love it, so easy to paint and wipe down to. You will so enjoy it. Makes the kitchen super cozy.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Thanks everyone!!

Tammy @BeatriceBanks said...

Wow! Love the beadboard and adore the cow prints. Everything is just beautiful!

Teresa said...

I absolutely LOVE the beadboard, I'm in the process of adding it to my home also. The cows are just great. Love it all!

Tracy H. said...

Your kitchen and dining room are GORGEOUS!! Isn't it amazing what simple paint can do! It's very classy and sophisticated. I love it!

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

The beadboard is fantastic. Love the new wall color also. Everything looks so fresh and light and airy. Your new cow prints are fabulous. Just so pretty. Hugs, Marty

Vintage Begonia said...

Kim,
You have really inspired me. I can't wait to lighten things up in my home as well. Everything looks absolutly delightful!!
Jackie

Bethanie said...

It looks great Ms.Kim!! I got on here earlier and saw your "come back tonight"...I couldn't wait to see what you'd been up to!! We had a great rainy weekend to work on stuff, didn't we? I'm loving all these great blogs, but I always have to see what you've done first! Thanks for replying to my email about using old windows. I've used one and love it! Have a great week. Blessings.

♥ Sonny ♥ said...

looks great Kim, though I did love the green too...

Sjn said...

It all looks very fresh. I love beadboard too! I'm trying beadboard wallpaper with a wood trim on top, like yours, in my daughter's master bedroom. I'll let you know how it goes.

Tracy said...

What a beautiful kitchen! The beadboard is fabulous and I'm in love with your cabinets. I'm not sure if that green dresser is part of your kitchen, but I am totally in love with that as well. Have a great week!

Jacqueline said...

Kim, I love how bright and light everything is. How fun to see it all. I love everything. The new paint color is so subtle and attractive. Thanks for taking all of the wonderful pictures!

Shelia said...

Oooo, Kimmie, it's gorgeous! I love your new painted cabinets and your beadboard. I have a beadboard of sorts in my little breakfast room and just love it.
Everything looks so pretty!
Now your kitchen is all ready for my Heart of the Home Party - Show Us Your Favorite Cupboard Party! I hope you'll come.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Great new color, Kim. These neutrals are just gorgeous! Love the cow canvases - fantastic! I'm a beadboard fan, too - wow - love the look! Linda

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Sheila, I painted the walls not the cabinets. I will attend your party.

James said...

So happy to see the whole thing. It looks wonderful! I agree with the others. Your kitchen looks much bigger now. Since your kitchen is open to your family room it really looks even better in a similar color. It flows much better. I love everything you've done to it!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Kimmie, your kitchen is gorgeous! I love that soft and subtle color, it's perfect. Love the cow prints in your kitchen and also like your beadboard, it has such a nice look to your breakfast room! Terrific!
XO
FABBY

Tammy said...

Wow, it looks great Kim! Couldn't imagine what you were going to do to make it look any greater than what it did before! It is wonderful~nice and airy! Congrats! ~ Tammy

Allison said...

Your kitchen looks gorgeous, Kim. I love the color you chose. It's very light and airy. You did a beautiful job decorating and what fabulous ceilings you have in the kitchen.

Jenny said...

Gorgeous Kim! I love how the beadboard made a cheery space even cheerier! Especially against the checked drapes! And those cow canvases are just perfect.

Olive Cooper said...

The beadboard makes those walls 13 feet tall! One Kings Lane is fun but every thing I want is sold out! Your art was a wonderful price and looks fabulous over the beadboard!

Patti said...

Lovely kitchen! and I love your kitchen table! Stop by to enter my giveaway!

Nancy's Notes said...

Wow, now Kim, your kitchen is one of a kind! You can certainly point with pride about how awesome it looks! Congratulations on such a remarkable looking kitchen, just beautiful and oh so, delightful Kim! I love it!

Hugs and wowzers!

Nancy

Mama Sue said...

Love it Kim...I just finished updating my bathroom and everything is lighter.

Love of the Sea said...

Came out great. I love your kitchen. Do you have two different color cabinets? Seems like your island has a different color on the bottom. I love that look.

Sarah said...

please oh please oh please send me a message and tell me where those red checked kitchen curtains are from. My heart is beating wildly like a highschool girl who just saw her crush walk by. I just hafta know. Hopefully I didn't overlook that detail somewhere. You can leave a comment on my blog or message me sblankenship81@hotmail.com

GORGEOUS MAKEOVER!
Sarah

Just B @ Love Where You Live said...

Whave a beautiful job, I love the wall color against the white beadboard. Such a bright and airy space. Enjoy it! :)

Carmel @ Our Fifth House said...

I love this new color! The beadboard looks awesome!

thecrankyqueen said...

Really love the new kitchen. My fav is the cow/steers pictures. My last name is Steers, so I collect anything "bull-like"....Come on over my blog and check out one of the old posts about the collection of Steers...Thanx for sharing, Tiff

Sandy said...

Kim, I loved your green kitchen--but this color is so transforming. It is light and bright and opening. I love love love the beadboard!! You (and your husband) are amazing in getting all that work done so quickly. As usual--Beautiful!

Holly @ Roller Coaster Life said...

Beautiful! Of course though would you have it any other way!? Everything you touch turns amazing!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Oh Kim, your kitchen is what most of us dream about! I love the new color, I am so partial to anything yellow. And you chose such a whisper of a yellow!Gorgeous!
Beadboard makes a very big statement... and it adds a fresh look to your eating area.
LOVE the cows!
You must be thrilled!
I'm freshning up my kitchen, too!
Yvonne

Andrea said...

I love it. It looks so bright and airy. I loved the green too, but this looks amazing! The bead board looks perfect in there.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Really pretty and so much brighter just great looking with the beadboard:)

Rondell

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

It's just beautiful! You must be thrilled!

Diane Writes said...

I love the outside view from the dining table. Your new kitchen looked so refreshing and homey. Thank you for sharing this. :)

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Gorgeous Kim...I think you're ready for the "big time" now...looks so professional!!!!!!
APPLAUSE!!!

A Vintage Vine said...

It was good before but these changes make it just perfect!!! Beadboard makes such a difference! Thanks for sharing!

Emelia DiCarlo said...

Kim, Everything you do is so classy!Both looks wonderful. I see the creamy,airy and yet rich background for your pastoral items is just wonderful. I wish Many Happy times for you and yours in these rooms!Thank you for sharing. Love the check drapes and cow prints. Emelia.

Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door said...

I agree, Kim! Huge difference! Your kitchen looks great and those cow prints are adorable! Now, relax and enjoy your new lighter, brighter kitchen!

Anne said...

wow! its fantabulous, so clean and bright and filled with fun personal style. Congrats!

Marianne said...

WOW, its looks gorgeous. It's amazing what paint can do to a room! Enjoy it.
marianne :)

Chrissie said...

What an amazingly gorgeous kitchen! I love the new color and the cow canvases are perfect for your space. Love, love,love!!!

High Street Cottage said...

It's all so pretty, Kim! I like the cabinets now in white, just so much more cheery. We've never been happier after painting ours, but it was out of need, they were old and worn. Love the counters too, and all your touches, xxx tami

Linda said...

So light and airy now, Kim! I am loving the beadboard and the cow canvases! I am amazed how much you get done! I am always working at a snail's pace LOL!

Pat said...

Looks beautiful Kim. Looks even larger than before. Amazing what paint can do.

Love the beadboard.

Nita {ModVintageLife} said...

I really love that paint color. You are right it makes the room look so much taller. And I really love those cow prints! I can't believe they were only $15! The beadboard looks great. The whole thing is just lovely.

Painting Tips and Tricks said...

This is such a great site! I like the way you set this up! Great content and images as well! Thanks for sharing this!...Daniel

vignette design said...

I love the subtle changes and yes, it all flows together so nicely. I just received the same cow picture from OKL, but only got the one. It's really wonderful, isn't it? I like how it looks in your breakfast room. The beadboard looks fantastic too.

Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack said...

Not that your kitchen could get anymore gorgeous... but it just did. Love the new light and airy look! The beadboard is the icing on the cake! I want to try beadboard in our kitchen, too. I'm so inspired to get moving! It looks amazing, Kim!
Enjoy your week in the new kitchen!
:) Michelle

Ambika said...

The kitchen looks so summery and beautiful!! Loved the pictures of your home, feels like a home that is young at heart :)

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Just gorgeous Kim!! LOVE the new color and the beadboard!! So warm and bright!! I love the green too- I changed my green to a cream color as well - sometimes you just need a change!! Those cow art pieces are darling too- the perfect touch and size!! :)

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...
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Liz- said...

That all turned out so wonderful! It's so bizarre to me to see you painted the green, because I just did the exact same thing! I love the beadboard and it does create a very tall feeling to the room. Amazing! The two canvas pieces you waited for from One King's Lane are very cool! You have such a talent for decorating!

Jemsmom said...

Well, well, well, missy! You have been busy! It all looks so beautiful and bright! I love your new canvases and can't get over that you got them for $15! Your kitchen is really all about you and your taste and it looks wonderful!

Sunny Simple Life said...

Oh your kitchen is just gorgeous. I love the pops of red. It is all just yummy!

Andrea said...

I love all the changes you've made. I am wanting to go lighter and brighter in my next home too. I love the creamy colours of this room and your dining room. The perfect colour to showcase your beautiful accessories.

Maryann said...

LOVE LOVE your kitchen! I think it's just beautiful and so well done.

I would love to know the brand of the cow canvases if possible-- perhaps I could find them elsewhere, being that one kings do not have them anymore.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!!

Farmer's Wyfe said...

How very bright and beautiful!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all your farm animal decor. I can't ever get enough of them! I just used the paint with primer in it as well: so nice not having to do so many coats! I like how you have the green inside your china hutch also. I'm thinking about doing that in my kitchen cupboards. So hard making these decisions. LOVE your place!

Pamela said...

Wow Kim! It looks amazing! I am a fan of the green and loved it as well but the new look is wonderful too! Loving the bead board!

Sharon (Roses and Rust) said...

It looks so fresh and pretty. I love your cow canvanses and your new rooser print looks perfect there. It really is a lovely room! x Sharon

Sarah at Finishing Touch Interiors said...

Love your kitchen & breakfast room Kim, someone beautiful finishing touches. I love the fruit bowls. What worktop have you used is it Granite or silestone? liking the colour

bloominganne said...

Your kitchen is SWEET! Love the red checked curtains and everything else too.

Gail said...

OMGoodness, Kim what a beautiful transformation! Isn't it amazing how much paint can transform a space. Love it....it's absolutely beautiful.

Enjoy,
Gail

Ⓙ @ $ € € ₦$ ₣®0₥... said...

Your home is lovely, but this is my favorite of all your rooms. I could move right in.

In our master bedroom and bath, we have bead board at the height yours is...about mid window height. My bedroom valance is checked like yours, the scale being a little smaller. I have three apothecary jars (smaller scale) and I even have the Thyme for Courage box hanging from one of my robe hooks.

KATHY said...

Hi Kim,I'm in love with your kitchen!! The beadboard is so fantastic.I love every single thing.It's gorgeous.

Kathy

sissie said...

Hi Kim,
Your kitchen belongs on the front cover of Kitchens and Baths Magazine!!!! It's so pretty.
What a difference the lighter colors and the bead board makes.

Love it all.

hugs
Sissie

Vintage Barn 27 said...

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE IT!! The beadboard, the cow pics (too cute), the paint color, Wow!

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

What a pretty makeover Kim! I love beadboard and it looks great in your kitchen. I see you are on the trend to going lighter in your spaces, and it all looks marvelous!

Debbie C said...

Kim-follow you often and am a big fan of what you have done with your lovely house. Love your new kitchen color and the addition of the wood looks fabulous! I noticed you have bamboo shades in your family room and wondered if you can tell me where you bought them? and also do the cords get in the way? We added a sun room on our home and have been looking for blinds for some time and can't seem to find any that I like. Thanks for your help...

Pattie said...

Sorry Kim it took me so long to come see your kitchen It turned out amazing... You need to enter a contest.... have a great week

~Pattie~~

Sue said...

Looks good, Kim! Nice and open and fresh. :-) I have been contemplating stripping off my Frenchy red scroll wallpaper in the kitchen, but that is a project that probably won't get done until the cabinetry is replaced. In other words, not soon.... So I will live vicariously through your new room!
~ Sue

Liz said...

What a reveal, amazing Kim! I adore all the Rooster touches throughout the space and the new canvas items are lovely. The woodwork makes a big difference. I couldn't see how your kitchen and dining area was going to look better(already perfect), but with the new woodwork/trim...FANTASTIC! So inspiring, great job! XOXO ~Liz

linda said...

well everyone said it all its creamy dreamy iam in love:)

Acanthus and Acorn said...

Kim,
It looks so light and bright and the cow canvases are great!

Jennifer said...

I just love it. The cow canvases are fabulous!!!

Leslie said...

Just stunning! I would not know what to do with such a beautiful kitchen! Looks like a project well done for you and your husband!

Also, thanks for your lovely comment on my blog...hope you stop by again sometime:)

Lisa said...

Gorgeous kitchen! Isn't a little fresh coat of paint a wonderful thing?? The entire kitchen itself is fabulous!

Traci said...

Kim, it looks so pretty! The new color really brightens the room. This is giving me the itch to lighten up my kitchen!

Jane said...

What more can I say after 107 comments!! You have a beautiful home and your decorating is impeccable!! I love the changes you made and the cow prints are amazing!! I'm going to check out your link.
Have a great week.
Jane

Kathi said...

LOVE IT!!!! I have always loved bead board although I don't have any in my home. Your's is beautiful. You and Mr Savvy did a great job. I too love the lighter brighter paint color and the way your downstairs flows together. You are such a great decorator.
xoxoKahti

Sue (Someone's Mom) said...

It is gorgeous! I'm currently hiding in my bedroom while they are putting the countertop in mine. I have a long way to go before it looks pretty in there. I love your wall color. I'm glad to know that you are happy with the One Kings Lane items. I see the listings daily but I haven't ordered anything yet.

The beadboard looks perfect. I'm not sure how I feel about ours. It is stained now, but that brought out the knotholes and imperfections...it is a little rustic for my taste, but it may grow on me. I know we can still paint it, but under a bar it would be scuffed so easily. Too soon to tell I think.

Your kitchen is so elegant, yet comfortable. I love it!

classic • casual • home said...

This is SUCH a beautiful kitchen...and so clean. Do you really cook in there? Dumb question asking a Southern Girl. :)

SHERRY HART said...

Such a huge makeover...I can not believe that you painted the whole thing. You are the most industrious person I know. I have done that before but now I am just too lazy I think :)
I really love how fresh and sophisticated it is. The bead-board is fabulous also.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Love your new cows! I've always loved beadboard. Looks fabulous! I love the long shots of the space. What a wonderful job!

Brandi said...

Beautiful Kim! I love your kitchen! The chairs in your breakfast room are amazing! Too many wonderful details to list! You really did a beautiful job!!!

Misty ~ Not an Empty Room ~ said...

visiting from Between Naps on the Porch...
absolutely gorgeous! way to go!

Heather said...

Oh, Kim, your new kitchen is just beautiful! I am quite envious! :)

Kim said...

WOw! Your breakfast area looks fabulous with those new canvases Kim. Great find!
xoxo,
Kim

Shar22 said...

Such a beautiful job--love the new look! What color is the great room? It goes so nicely with the kitchen.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Shar, the great room color is custom. It is very close to Powell buff though by Benjamin Moore.

Rene said...

Kim, I must be the 1000th person to tell you how nice your kitchen looks :) The color is so fresh and airy and I love the touch of the bead board. I'll bet you are glad to have this little project behind you.

Babs said...

Kim, Your kitchen looks so fresh and bright with it's new look. I did love the green though, but I know sometimes you get ready for a change. I have a green kitchen and have been thinking of painting it for two years. You're inspiring me to do it this year. See you Wed. for WOW.

Cozy Little House said...

Love your kitchen, Kim! Those cow canvases are extra cute, as are the aprons hanging.
Brenda

Here On Crow Creek said...

Looks beautiful Kim!! I love it!I know you must be so happy over that beautiful beadboard. It is spectacular!

Maxine said...

Love it!! Every inch of your home and what I seen of your sisters is stunning!!!

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

The changes look great Kim. Love the bead board. I used chantilly lace on mine too that is in my half bath. Big fan of the rug too!

Janette - The2Seasons said...

Looks a lot brighter. Congrats on a job well-done!

Karen said...

I love the befores, I love the afters... you really don't do a bad job ever. I'm slowly lightening what I put in This Old House that was heavy -

Jennifer said...

Stopping by from BNOTP. Beautiful! I haven't seen the 'before' photo but the after is gorgeous! I know you mentioned that you only changed the wall color and did the beadboard, but I have one question - did you paint your cabinets yourself? I noticed the top cabinets have a glaze. I'm in the middle of painting my cabinets and plan on doing a glaze. Just curious if you did yours and if you did, maybe you could give some pointers. :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful kitchen!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas

Days at Buttermilk Cottage said...

I love beadboard and yours is lovely. I have a small bathroom with beadboard half way up. Instant charm!
Best,
Susan

ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com said...

Hey is that rug from my giveaway?? :)
I absolutely LOVE this kitchen KIm!! GORGEOUS!! The color is so fresh and bright. I love the beadboard too. Yours looks like a magazine kitchen!

Luke's GiGi said...

I love the changes you made Kim. One question, how do you keep your wood floors looking so good?

Southwest Cottage Designs said...

I like the new look! Gorgeous kitchen, Kim.

The White Farmhouse said...

Your kitchen is fabulous! Love all the cow accents. I would kill for a kitchen like this I tell ya!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Luke's GiGi, I really only mop with a Hahn steam mop or damp mop with vinegar and water. The floors really aren't that clean when you wipe with a white rag. They just look clean.

Dee said...

Kim,

I love big open kitchens!
Your kitchen is so beautiful. Your accessories look great with the new paint color.

Dee

queenbee1994 said...

Looks fantastic! I love the little yellow rooster. You definitely have created a french country kitchen. I just finished a mini kitchen redo of my own, I hope you check it out.

Grace @ Sense and Simplicity said...

I love the new brighter paint colour - it looks so fresh and bright. I can't believe you got all that painted in 3 days. You are one painting machine, is all I can say. Way to go!

Kristine: Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

Kim, I agree with all of the above comments!!! Everything is just beautiful. I have to tell you my favorite thing is the little basket with the red check liner...it is just darling.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Thanks so much everyone. Y'all have blown me away!
Kristine, thanks, the basket is a picnic basket that I found for $10 and I just added two checked napkins to it.

Ann-Marie ~ Brambly said...

I'm not sure if I have the space to list everything I love about your kitchen!You managed to keep it light,yet cozy. I love the red check curtains and the cow canvases.I love seeing through your arches into other beautiful rooms.Also, I'm very curious about the bull's head you mentioned-that is right up my alley.Take care.

Ann-Marie

*I'm still dreaming of the your English sitting room from last week.

Kathysue said...

Kim love love it!! So fresh and pretty two great changes!!! I actually had to go back and look to see if you painted the cupboards because they look so fresh with this color. I love a french vanilla with white moldings so clean and fresh!!! This is a great example of what a coat of paint will do for a space. Kathysue

Sarah said...

Kim, it looks beautiful. Love the beadboard. We had it in our previous home both in our kitchen and in a bath, and when we moved into this house we added it to a downstairs room. It adds a nice finished look to a room. ~ Sarah

Pamela said...

Kim your kitchen is just gorgeous!!
My eye went right away to those Cow Canvases!!! The beadboard looks fantastic...everything is perfect!
Amazing job!!

Blue Creek Home said...

What a great makeover! Love the new paint color and bead board. And the cow canvases are perfect in there.
Rhonda

Rose H (UK) said...

WOW! What can I say Kim - other than I'm turning green with envy :o)

Carol said...

Both rooms look awesome,the kitchen is sooooooooooo nice and I love the
dinning room walls look great.
jealous. love carol

Kim @ Cheap Chic Home said...

Just love it, Kim. You have so many details w/o the space looking cluttery. The cow hangings are just the cutest. Another homerun! :)

robyn9361 said...

Love the lighter wall color....I did love the green, but the new color really opens up the space. Love the bead board. I have it in my kitchen as a backsplash and LOVE it!! Another beautiful makeover! Thanks!

Sharing with Sherri said...

Your kitchen is absolutely wonderful as well as inspiring! So many charming french country touches! My FAV!! Especially love your new Cow canvases, beautiful copper pieces, and how you displayed your adorable apron collection. Wonderful job!!!

Hugs, Sherri:)

Kathy said...

Wow, beautiful. Kim my farmhouse in Montana is the same color with beadboard sista!!! I did it 10 years ago and still love it! However you have so many fun things in here, makes me want to go shopping, great job!

Rettabug said...

I'm amazed! Kim, I didn't think there was one single thing you could do to your home to make me love it any more, but you did!!! The beadboard is just awesome & the fresh, lighter wall color just makes everything else pop.
You did a fabulous job.

At The Picket Fence said...

It's fabulous Kim!! I love every detail of it, we are in the process of hanging beadboard as well in our kitchen, and I am so pleased with it. I think you made a great choice with the new colors!

Heather

Lindy said...

I think you already know EVERYONE loves your kitchen but I just wanted to say .....I do too....

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Kim! I have been without internet for five days so I am just getting caught up on my blog reading. Your kitchen looks fabulous and I love the beadboard. The cow canvases are also adorable. Enjoy your beautiful 'new" kitchen.
Hugs,
Sherry

Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...

Love it Kim! Beadboard will change your life, won't it? :))

Lee and Beth said...

Wow!!! I LOVE your kitchen!! It is so very beautiful! I too love those cow prints. They are cute, cute, cute!
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Beth.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Kim,
I love your kitchen redo! Bright and full of personality! I like the cow prints too! Cows always remind me of my childhood on my grandparents' farms. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

Blessings,
Sandi

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Kim, I had to drop by again and thank you for sharing your beautiful kitchen at my party.
xo,
Sherry

Songbirdtiff said...

Stunning!!!

Kate@TwentySixToLife said...

Beautiful!

Amy said...

It's so fresh and bright! LOVE IT!

Maggie Lunsford said...

I LOVE the website One Kings lane that you suggested in this post. I had to give you credit on my blog. Thanks for the information. Love the kitchen!

Erin said...

Your kitchen is gorgeous!!! I love the beadboard!

I love the black on the bottom cabinets. I have sage green on my bottom cabinets, which I love! But sometimes I dream of painting them black. :)

Rebekah★All Thingz Related★ said...

Absolutely gorgeous! And those canvases are amazing! L.O.V.E!

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Kim...Kim...Kim!!! SHUT.UP! I LOVE the kitchen AND the beadboard! What a difference! I loved it before but this is just stunning!! The colors are perfect and the cow canvases are fabulous and I love your curtains in there!! That red check just pulls me in every time!! It is all just gorgeous!! Everytime I visit...I am SO inspired!!

Lou Cinda :)

Amanda said...

Love the lighter brighter French Country kitchen! Your cow canvases are so charming...and what a deal!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda

Amy Kinser said...

This room is magazine worthy. So beautiful and country elegant.

I love the cow prints.

Sherry said...

Kim,
This is just beautiful! I love the beadboard and the cow and rooster prints are awesome. Your kitchen looks wonderful in this lighter color. Thanks for linking up!
Sherry

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

OH, Kim! I'm going back through catching up on all that I missed over the week and I LOVE your new brighter kitchen! I knew when I saw the beadboard post I had to keep looking until I saw the whole thing. WONDERFUL! I'm lovin' it!! Great job (as always!!)!

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

Hi Kim!
Wow! You and Mr. Savvy knocked this one out of the park! FANtastic! I adore those cow canvases too. I am so excited for you! (Lots of excalamation points here!!!)
It looks absolutely great. Love it all. The molding turned out great and I love how you handled the breaks around the arched door openings too.
Inspiration for us all out here in blogging land.
:)
xoxox
Alison
P.S. You are my FairyBlogMother.
:)

Tammy said...

I love the color of the cabinets. I have dark burgundy cabinets, and I want to change them to this color soon! Thanks for sharing. Your newest follower. Hope you can come by and visit me soon.

Tracy Green said...

oh my goodness, this is what i dream for my house to look like, i have shown all of my friends your master piece!!! thank you so much for sharing, and i am on my way to the store to buy some of my own, did it paint good, or did it soak up alot of paint? thank you, your home is picture perfect!!!!

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Simply stunning! Well done.

Happy VIF,
Judy

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

What an amazing home you have, Kim! The lighting in that kitchen is just gorgeous! The decor you do to it just makes it all the more appealing.

Madigan at madiganmade said...

I adore white kitchens... and yours is beautiful!! Love the finishes you used and the beadboard. Who wouldn't love breakfast at that sunny table, too?

All That Glitters said...

This looks amazing Kim! I still love your old color too though!! You are so talented!!!!

Have a good weekend Miss Kim!!!!

love ya!

Kristi said...

WOW KIM!!! It looks absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! Love the new walls and beadboard and LOVE your cows!!! I have to go back and look at your pics again! Great job! :)
XOXO

for the love of a house said...

it is absolutely FABULOUS Kim!! I love everything about it, especially the bovine art!! A lovely, lovely room!

joan

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi Kim~ just stopping back to say thanks for sharing this gorgeous room at my party!! :)

Shirley said...

Your kitchen is gorgeous. I like all the little aspects of it. And congratulations to you for going through the stress of having it done. I know, I did it a year ago!!

Tonya said...

Gorgeous!! Love the beadboard!

Krystine Stephenson said...

That looks sooo good!

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Chiara said...

Wow you got a lot of comments! I love this kitchen--breathtaking. I enjoy that it is functional and modern with a good mix of your personality and fun.
I featured this kitchen on my Friday Favorites tonight. Feel free to come grab a featured button if you would like.
Have a great weekend!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Hey, Kim I think I missed this new paint the first time. Looks great, your entire house is just gorgeous. I'm really loving the lighter paint colors myself & that is probably what I'll go with in my fixer-upper when I get one. Happy New year to you!

Jacob K.Sheetz said...

I truly appreciate this post. I've been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You've made my day! Thx again
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Carolyn said...

Ohhhh my goodness! Beautiful. I love every single detail.

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