I’m a bit embarrassed to say that it’s been over two months since I’ve shared a kitchen reno project and that the one I’m sharing today is the only one we’ve worked on. Geez! Apparently, we are the least motivated people in the history of DIY. Oh well, gotta live with it and I guess so do you. =)
Ok, so last time I shared a kitchen update it was to show you our Thrift Store Revamped Pendant Light.
Pay attention to the window trim in the above picture.
I’ve anaylazed and asked for opinions on painting our window frames dark charcoal (or the inside part at least) and even wrote a post about gorgeous ones. Yep, don’t look at the date of that post… it doesn’t do anything to help me with how slow we are.
Well, I finally pulled the trigger and just went for it. We started with the door first. I knew that I could look at the door for a few days to judge if I wanted the windows painted as well. I liked the door dark, but just felt like it looked weird that the windows were still white. So, we went with painting the inside of the frames.
I really love it. Luke says that he doesn’t love or hate the windows but loves the door. But, I feel like it just gives the whole space a collective warm feel.
Everyone loves a good before and after, right?
The space is definitely coming along. I have an idea for the hanging plant, we still have a few more layers to add to the wall to the right and baseboards still need to be installed but we are getting there.
What do you think? Did I make the right decision? Do you like the dark trim?
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Oooo I LOVE it! I remember I said I wouldn’t do the windows, but I’m so glad you did, it really ties it together. Doing just the inside gives it a great little pop! Oh, and I love that table. What a great find.
yay! I did the door first and just kinda looked at it. It just felt off to me without the windows, but I think doing the chunky part of the trim dark would have been a mistake. Thanks Char!
It is a good before and after! So pretty, my friend! Love that RUG so much!!
Thanks Aniko! Can you believe that the rug was a $10 thrift store purchase?
Love the bold and dark! With all the white, it still feels light though. Great job.
Thanks Amy! The kitchen gets so much light (especially during winter), which does make if feel light and airy.
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Girl, it’s so good. It does warm up the room. I would have never thought a subtle change like this could be so stunning, but it truly is.
Thanks Kyla. I’m kinda surprised it helped as much as it did. Now, I have to stay motivated. The end is in sight. =)
Uh, duh! You totally made the right decision. I love that charcoal color you picked. They can be tricky cause it’s easy for them to read pure black. I’m super impressed with your progress, seriously!
Thanks! I had used the charcoal on a dresser and a metal cabinet last year and just loved it, so that’s the only reason I knew it wouldn’t read black. They are tricky though, because when I was picking it out last year I had like 20 different samples!
Such a small change that makes such a fabulous difference. I love it!
I’m always surprised when something so little makes such a big change. Thanks Julia!
You SO made the right decision!! It looks amazing…the whole space feels totally updated with this one simple difference. I’ve been toying for a while about doing black window trim in our playroom and I think you just convinced me! (Though, yeah, it will probably be years still before I pick up that brush. I may have you beat for project completion slowness. We should actually put this to a test sometime, that would be hilarious. Totally boring for our blog readers, obviously, but hilarious none the less!) LOVE it!
Thanks Laura! It is quite amazing how much of a change it makes! Oh my, a lazy-gal work off? Ha.
Looks fantastic! I prefer darker shades myself, but the way you’ve effortlessly incorporated the elements of this design into your layout works wonders for this space. It almost makes me want to convert to cottage style decoration. lol 😀
Thanks KaSonndra!
WOW!!! SUCH a transformation Ashley! I LOVE it! Definitely pinning and sharing! Thanks so much for linking up the the Frugal Crafty Blog Hop my friend!
Thanks Kristi!
Ah! It looks amazing! It really adds to the architecture of the room. Thanks so much for linking up at The Makers with us, Ashley!
Thanks Alexis! It definitely gives the room a bit something different.
Looks amazing!
Thank you!
This looks fabulous! I’ve been toying with the idea of paining our interior doors black. Are you doing all of your doors and windows or just the ones in your nook? I’d be interested in seeing how the rest turn out if you do more.
Great job!
We did another window as well (there is one directly to the left in the kitchen). Our kitchen is in demo mode right now, so I didn’t show it but it does pull well together with the other ones. Hope that helps!
Love it! What a bold statement…. I’m really loving black trim right now!
Thanks so much Aimee!
This looks great! I love me some black trim!! Thanks for sharing at Think & Make Thursday 🙂
I love Think & Make!
Love the black door! So dramatic.
Thanks Andrea. It was such an easy DIY, but yielded great results. Love it when that happens!
I was amazed by the door…I had to look like 50 times at the before and after on the trim! It looks great! Question about your door, though. How did you paint it??
Thanks in advance!
Thanks Lyndsey! I lightly sanded, rubbed on a deglosser, primed with a brush and rolled with a small roller and then repeated with two coats of charcoal paint. Hope that helps!
I love it!! What a great idea. It really adds some depth to that area, and the contrast is awesome. I think it even brings out your pendant light, too! Nice job!
Thanks Amanda! I didn’t even realize that it DID make the pendant light pop… liking it even more now. =)
It really does look great! I’ve been struggling with the decision to do this too! Hopefully soon! Visiting from 36th AVE blog. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Luisa! You should go for it… I’m so glad that I did!
I’ve been really loving dark trim and doors lately! If I didn’t have a rental, I’d definitely be adding it, too. Your’s turned out great. It adds such an interesting and unique look to that room. Great choice!
Thanks Eva! You definitely have to be a bit more creative with a rental but that also allows you to really develop your style. =)
I never would have thought this would look so good. Love it! The gray really adds a beautiful depth to the windows and really makes them look “framed”.
Thank you! I was hesitant at first and it took me over 6 months to decide, but I definitely love it now. Thanks for stopping by!
Always love black interior trim! What a difference it makes in this room! Featuring this tomorrow on Think & Make Thursday!
Thanks so much for the feature!
Such small and such a wonderful transformation to your room!
Thanks so much Sue!
I love this. The black really makes your room look so nice. I’m partial to being bold in the details.
Thanks Jennifer. I usually tend to like one or two bold statements in a room, so I think this fits the bill well.
Love this! Would you share on Friday Favorites this weekend at http://notatrophywife.com!! I painted my back door black and pantry door! love it! great job!
Thanks Laura!
Wow what a difference just painting the trim makes! It’s crazy how seemingly “little” changes like that make such a big impact! Looks beautiful!
I totally agree. Thanks Maria!
Love the new look! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/02/make-it-pretty-monday-week-129.html Have a fabulous week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks so much Kathryn!