Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Oh look at me now!

Ooh, I can hardly contain myself! In spite of all advice to the contrary, I decided to have a little preview of how my makeover will look when it's all done and dusted. Can I tell you how much I LOVE IT?

Here's a sneak peek:

as you can see, there's still painting to be done around the skirting



from this...


...to this!

I can't tell you how much restraint is required not to throw all the doors back on right now. But it's raining today, and I do have some concerns that the paint isn't quite cured enough (but shh, don't tell hubby or I'll get the "I told you so" speech!). But I'm so in love it's not funny.

Patience Kerri, patience!  Right, no more teasers until it's all back together again, I think promise. Truly :-)



all images Driftwood Interiors

33 comments:

  1. Kerri you can't contain yourself think how we feel. OH MY GOD is all I can say. I cannot wait for the big reveal what a transformation its going to be - I can hardly wait. Sandy

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  2. omg kerri it looks amazing!!!
    i am busting to see the whole thing! come on give us some piccies!
    your husband is going to fall over when he see's it!

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  3. Oh you are a clever, clever, clever thing!! This sneak peek was just enough to really whet my appetite for the big reveal. It's going to be fantabulous I can see xx

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  4. Oh it is looking fantastic! Cant wait to see the whole thing.

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  5. Whoops, forgot to say, those knobs look great too!

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  6. Oh Kerri..how brave you are...I think it looks FANTASTIC...I too have a timber kitchen and would love to do what you have but I don't think I would live to see it used as hubby would kill me Ha Ha....Can't wait to see the rest.. brave woman :) Kym X

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  7. Hi Kerri. OMG...I can just imagine the result! I sooo can't wait to see it. You must feel so proud. It's so satisfying when you do all the work yourself (even if you do have no hair left at the end!).
    Kristine
    xx

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  8. It looks absolutely fabulous Kerri!!! I love the new knobs you've put on too. I can't wait to see the whole thing. It's going to be a brand new kitchen... for the cost of some paint and knobs - now that's clever!
    Jxx

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  9. If your little sneaky peeks are anything to go by, it must be looking amazing. Just look at the difference that lightness makes to the wall colour even. I love that the whole thing is a surprise!

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  10. Oh it is fabulous... your hubby is going to be shocked... what a transformation! A-M xx

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  11. Well doesnt that look gorgeous - im with A-M said - stunning transformation! xx

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  12. Now THAT'S a before and after!!! Do you stare at it just to try and take in how fantastic it looks? Can't wait to see the whole thing! Did you spray paint?
    Angex

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  13. They look amazing! They turned out perfectly and look new! What a great makeover :)

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  14. Kerri that is fabulous, amazing the differnce it has made just to the little bit you have shown us.
    Alison

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  15. Wow Kerri!!! it lokks gorgeous and now I'm waiting - umpatiently - to see the total makeover!

    Hugs!
    Mara

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  16. I can believe it, how fantastic does it look, well done, cant wait to see it finished x

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  17. yowsa Kerri, that's going to be amazing. i knew it would!!

    bet you're loving yourself sick right now!!! {with just cause : )}

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  18. Oh Kerri, I don't blame you for having a little sneaky peek at what it is going to look like and thank you for sharing !!! It looks gorgeous, any wonder you are so excited!! What a difference some white paint and a lot of hard work can do!! I can't wait for the big reveal:) Fantastic job Kerri!!!! ~ Tina xx

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  19. Kerri...no wonder you cant contain yourself..I can hardly wait to see the whole picture. I think your super excitement says it all..I can just imagine what a transformation it has given to your kitchen..awesome. Look forward to seeing more :) x

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  20. chaging colour can have such an impact. it feels light and I can see why you like it!

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  21. Oh yes, way better then before!

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  22. hi kerri! it looks great and how it brightens the room with just a touch of color. great job...a warm bubble bath at the end of the day would be great after all the hard work! verbena cottage

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  23. Oh my Kerri, it looks amazing! I can't wait to see it finished, your hubby is going to be thrilled :) Thanks for putting my on your blog roll, I need to update mine as well :)
    Have a great day!
    XO
    Kristin
    OH... I kind of like the brick :)

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  24. HI Kerri, I love the transformation already!!!
    I've been a bit lazy to start my kitchen makeover here...when the weather permits, I'll do it! But how beautiful yours is. What a nice job!!! You are giving me a little push here to start mine...can't wait to see the final results!
    Have a wonderful wednesday!!!
    hugs,
    Li

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  25. What a difference! I hope you have pulled a comfy chair into the kitchen so you can sit and stare fondly at it, cup in hand.

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  26. That is beautiful Keri! It is goin to look amazing! It really makes everything so bright and clean doesnt it? I painted my kitchen cabinets white last year and I dont regret it at all.They still look so fresh and clean.

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  27. I'm so excited for you I could jump up and down! P-R-E-T-T-Y!!!
    Brenda

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  28. Magnifique, no? You've done it again bel artiste. I can only imagine the hard work required to paint all your cabinetry. You won't know yourself when you've put them all back in and you feel like you have a brand new kitchen. I wanted to paint our old kitchen before we ever thought about renovating but the routing in the doors just wasn't a nice shape. Yours have a lovely shape, they look fantastic..Rxx

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  29. Hi Kerri! How exciting for you - it's amazing what a difference a lick of paint can do. Can't wait to see the whole lot!!

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  30. oooooh you are such a girl after my own heart- i jumped straight on your list of 'followers' and am putting you on by blog list so i remember to check in and see the finished kitchen!! my husband turns a blind eye to my moving things, painting things etc and then tells me how much he loves them when they are finished as he knows its the only way i can live- it makes me soo happy...
    glad i found you
    melissa :)

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  31. Ah, looks so clean and crisp! Amazing what a paint job can do. Can't wait to see more! (Yes, you are all that, and tell them so repeatedly!)
    Brenda

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  32. Hi, I've just come across your blog and LOVED what you did with painting your kitchen! can I ask what paint colour and type you painted with and was it handpainted or sprayed? Great job! J

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