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French Country Kitchen

By Stacy 68 Comments

I FINALLY was able to take pictures and post about my kitchen. It is such a huge relief to have it done. Just as I got it all cleaned up and ready to shoot, we had a HUGE storm come out of nowhere. It was intense! It got so dark and it made it hard to get good pictures. I had to edit them like crazy and that always makes the quality of the pictures less. But I just couldn’t wait to share this with you! I am sure one day I will take some better shots, but these work for now.

I was going for a French Country vibe. I am really happy with how it turned out.

I love how fun the brown and cream polka dot curtains are! I love all the dark brown accents that tie in the floor and my dining room table.

Along with the garbage cabinet, we also had a tall pantry buitl and a cabinet for above the fridge.

The floors are from Home Depot. They are PERGO and it  is called Cross Sawn. I adore the floor!!!

Now lets visit the past for a sec and see the before. We lived with it like this for 4 years! I was the most excited to have a garbage can pull out cabinet made :)

If you missed my post on how I painted the cabinets you can see it HERE. I spray painted them using Rust-Oleum’s Heirloom White. They have held up really well so far. My one year old has colored on them with pen, marker, and pencil so far (mulitple times, God bless him) and I just use a rag or the magic eraser to scrub it off. I also added molding to the top of the cabinets. I think it makes them look more finished.

Thank you for letting me share my kitchen redo!
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  1. Nicolette says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    Fantastic! I can’t believe the cabinets are spray painted. We will be looking for a new house soon and I’m pinning this so I know how to make a sad kitchen happy :) Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Michelle says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Looks great! I would love to have a pull out cabinet for my garbage can. Glad to see the hubs got the ceiling done. Love the polka dots too.

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  3. Meg/Brassy Apple says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    it looks fabulous!!!!! love it! :)

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  4. Leanne says

    June 29, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    It looks wonderful Stacy! I love the colors and the black and white polka dots look perfect. THe ceiling is so fun.

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  5. The Hungry Housewives says

    June 29, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Gorgeous!!! Wish I could do that to my ceiling…

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  6. Grace says

    June 29, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Love the ceiling!

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  7. S. Greiner says

    June 29, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Beautiful! Love the details “RELAX” and the little pots on the wall. I love the idea of a hidden garbage can…nice work!!! Now enjoy!!!

    Reply
  8. Krista says

    June 29, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Love It! I think the white cabinets make the kitchen look roomier.

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  9. Laura says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Love this! I seriously just finished my kitchen and did the exact same things you did! White cabinets, silver hardware, crown molding at the top of the cabinets (because, just like you said, it makes them look finished)…only difference is I went with a deep red and sand for wall colors. Great taste :)

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  10. Emily Humphries says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I love it

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  11. cheryl says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    so excited to see this!! it looks amazing!
    my kitchen cupboards have the same curved topped insert bit as yours – and i haven’t yet found another person that has repainted in white with these to show me how they would look. (my kitchen is cream laminate – from the previous owner) – but i’ve always wanted to go white to crisp it up.
    now – just to convince the husband of it!!
    you must be so so pleased – it looks amazing.
    thanks for sharing.
    cheryl xox.

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  12. Melissa Rees says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    It’s beautiful!! So jealous of your stove :)

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  13. Connie says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Wow! Beautiful! You really paid attention to details.
    Connie

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  14. Christine says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Your kitchen looks awesome!! I love the checkered ceiling. How did you guys do that without killing your necks and shoulders?!?
    I think you got our storm from yesterday. Sorry for that ;-)

    Reply
  15. Laura@Laura's Crafty Life says

    June 29, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Wow! It looks great! Having a redone kitchen is so nice. We are working on ours. All that is left is counters and backsplash, and window treatments.

    Reply
  16. Edna says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:13 am

    OMG! That is so awesome! I’ll have to keep the Rustoleum spray in mind for my cabinets…did you have any trouble at all getting an even coat? Beautiful job :-)))

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  17. Julie says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:54 am

    I have a similar looking lower cabinet beneath a window in my kitchen as well. How do you use yours? I use mine as a bakers nook since it makes it easy to knead bread without killing my shoulders.

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  18. Coley says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Love how that turned out! I absolutely adore the polka dot window treatments. I have actually been thinking of switching out my kitchen curtains to red and white polka dots. Think I might go ahead and do it. :)

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  19. laxsupermom says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:06 am

    The kitchen looks amazing! You 2 did a fabulous job! Love the checkered ceiling and the polka dot window treatments! The cabs look brand new painted white. Terrific transformation! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. Lori B. says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Your kitchen is wonderful! Please, please, do a tutorial about your ceiling. It is really fantastic!

    Thanks for sharing it with us~

    Reply
  21. tammylee says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:27 am

    i was noticing in the pics that your dishwasher is directly under your kitchen sink. How is that even possible? just curious….

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  22. shelia says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:32 am

    Hi! I saw you kitchen over at CSI! Oh, it is so lovley! You’ve done a wonderful job! And your ceiling is gorgeous!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. Ethnic Girl Fun says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:00 am

    Just beautiful!

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  24. Rust-Oleum Scott says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:09 am

    What an outstanding transformation! Your kitchen turned out great. The new look is amazing and you should be so proud. Thank you for using Rust-Oleum to give your cabinets a new look. Keep it up!

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  25. Nancy V. says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:21 am

    I love, love, love what you did! Great job : )

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  26. Tam @ Sew Dang Cute says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:28 am

    Stacy that turned out so awesome! It is just beautiful…LOVE it!!! You did a fantastic job – WOW!

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  27. Brandy Miller says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Wow Stacy! Killer job! Love the cabinets, the floor, the curtains….pretty much everything. It looks awesome!

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  28. Sherry Smyth says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:48 am

    LOVE what you did with your kitchen…very inspiring! And I love, love, love that floor!!!!!

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  29. April says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:54 am

    lovely… ;)

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  30. Rae says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:59 am

    I want your kitchen!! It is fabulous, and I love what you have done with the ceiling

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  31. Becki Teerlink says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:52 am

    How does the dishwasher fit under your sink like that? I’m confused.

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  32. Reenie says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    LOVE it :)

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  33. kendra says

    July 1, 2011 at 1:40 am

    love love the transformation! what a huge difference! I can imagine a remodel like that took a lot of work but i think it was so worth it! love it!

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  34. Donna, The Decorated House says

    July 1, 2011 at 7:00 am

    A little paint, a huge amount of work and great vision, wonderful combo for a fabulous new kitchen!

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  35. Megan says

    July 1, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Wow, it looks amazing! Love your window shades and the painted ceiling. Great job!

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  36. Gail Moore says

    July 1, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing. We’ve been updating our kitchen too, but it’s got a ways to go. Nice to meet you through Traci’ at Beneath My Heart.

    Reply
  37. Krista @ Meet The Swans says

    July 1, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    The white cabinets definitely brighten up the room! Great job!

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  38. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    July 1, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    That came out so great! the “after” is so soothing!

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  39. Chandeen @ Designed by Chance says

    July 1, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Ah I love white kitchens! I also love the big tall cabinet, they are so useful. We plan to add one to our new kitchen wall soon too.

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  40. emily says

    July 2, 2011 at 12:28 am

    Your kitchen turned out amazing! Love your painted cabinets…it is so much work! I painted my upper cabinets last summer and still haven’t gotten around to doing the lower cabinets because I dread the amount of work that goes into it. I love your painted ceiling…so clever!
    Happy 4th of July Weekend!!!
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

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  41. Michelle says

    July 2, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Your kitchen looks fantastic! :) I love the dark floors and the white cabinets… the entire kitchen looks so crisp. Very nice job! :)

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  42. Becca says

    July 2, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Ooooh! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! I’d really love to have you post this on my linky party!!! The party is open for a few more days.

    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

    Becca

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  43. Kara says

    July 3, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    It turned out just beautiful Stacy! I am very jealous of your painted cabinets. I planned on painting ours this summer, but instead I am snuggling a baby. Not that I’m complaining!

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  44. Erin @ what the fork says

    July 4, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Your kitchen is gorgeous! Love the redo thanks for sharing the photos :)

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  45. somedaycrafts says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Big improvement! Looks amazing! Yeah for you! I wish my kitchen was redone!!!!!!!!

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  46. linda @ craftaholics anonymous says

    July 6, 2011 at 11:24 am

    super duper cute! thumbs up!
    Linda

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  47. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I love this project so much I featured it at my weekly Hookin’ Up with HoH Link Party! Congrats!

    Feel free to stop by and grab a button!

    xoxo

    Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  48. dee brownfield says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    love your kitchen!!! and yep, the molding at the top makes it, doesn’t it? you should be proud!!! beautiful!!!
    Pink Hugs,
    Dee

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  49. kristin says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    What an amazing makeover, I just love it!!!
    Paint is a miracle worker!
    XO
    Kristin

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  50. Heather Osgood says

    January 11, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I love your kitchen! I’m really curious about the under the sink dishwasher. We’re going to be redoing our kitchen and I don’t currently have a dishwasher. I was thinking of skipping it because I’d rather have cabinet space than a dishwasher. However, there really isn’t much that you can put under your sink. Any suggestions on how to go install a dishwasher under the sink?

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  51. Casey Schmidt says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Did you purchase the curtains or did you make them? I love the brown and white polka dot. I would rather purchase them instead of making them. I am not the best with a sewing machine.
    Thanks!
    Casey

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  52. Elizabeth says

    March 29, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I have never seen anyone have a dishwasher under a sink? I didn’t know if was even doable? Is this just a regular dishwasher or something special. I am excited to think that I could possibly have a dishwasher in my kitchen. Please let me know more details. Great job! Looks amazing.

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  53. Stacy Whipple says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    LOVE the kitchen! I’m going to paint my kitchen table, chairs AND cabinets this summer! I hope mine turns out as well as yours did!!! Awesome job! I found your website today and I am hooked!

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  54. Rasha says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    wow …you did a great job…bravo

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  55. Jen @ Simply Inspiring says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:37 am

    Wow, looks great! What a transformation!

    Reply
  56. Mickey says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    How can you talk about your kitchen and NOT MENTION the checkerboard ceiling? Who has a checkerboard ceiling in their kitchen? LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Tell us more!

    Reply
  57. Gerontologist says

    August 5, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    I love your new kitchen, esp. the ceiling!

    Reply
  58. jeannette says

    October 9, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Beautiful job! I have been wanting to do this also to my kitchen cabs..didn’t like all the steps with sanding and everything i have read about..when i found your website and you did this without sanding i was very excited our cabs are the same color as yours were. Do you mind telling me how much all the materials cost? I am not adding any cabs. Thanks!!

    Reply
  59. Lourdes Guerra says

    December 5, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I wish I could see it :[ your images never load for me!

    Reply
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    January 3, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I love the colors. My husband and I just bought an older home and well we have some changes to make . I am working on a budget that is modest I have searched over , and for my. Kitchen and I have found it. So cute love it….

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