Painted Kitchen Cabinets and Beadboard

Our kitchen was way too dark with red walls, wood cabinets, and wood flooring. So we decided to break it up and update the look by painting the cabinets white and adding white beadboard to the eat in part of the kitchen. Take a look at what a transformation some paint and a few other inexpensive additions can make.

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The pony wall between the family room and kitchen gets a lot of wear and was in desperate need of an update.
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So we added beadboard to it and the entire surrounding area.
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We continued it and replaced the old dated wooden paneling that originally surrounded the kitchen peninsula.
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We painted the remaining cabinets the same white and added new fabric to the cornices above the windows.
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We also took down the lonely cabinet to the left of the sink and replaced it with three floating shelves.
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The newly white cabinets look so much brighter. They also make me want new appliances, counter and backsplash--One day! :)
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Here is a view of the pony wall and eat in area with crisp white beadboard as well as my new table my dad built. Love how the white really opens up the space!

14 Comments

Donna R Lumberton, TX

What a beautiful difference. Love everything you did. Looks so crisp and fresh now.

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 2
Teresa K Michigan City, IN

Love the white cabinets and Beadboard.

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
Gail C

Very pretty! Question: What colors would you go with for appliances and counter tops?

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
Creative Order Parker, CO

Thanks everyone. I am thinking stainless steel appliances. I am also thinking a white subway tile backsplash with a dark granite counter. I want a sort of classic timeless feel and let the accessories be the pops of color.

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
MaryAnn D Ocala, FL

Very nice and bright.I so want to paint my cabinets

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MaryAnn A

It would have been much easier to paint the walls a lighter color.But, this is what I would have chosen. In the past I had an all white kitchen and this is what I did too. I love the combination.

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
Laura S Chicago, IL

What a great kitchen! good job!

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
Jacqueline H Roy, UT

Looks great ....I think I have a new weekend project !

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy DeBruin Grand Rapids, MI

Very nicely done. My kitchen is red like this and I have a black granite counter and stainless appliances. Now I want to paint the cupboards white.

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Jackie T Mission, TX

love it!!!!!!!

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Bobbi C Brookville, PA

We painted our cabinets last year and they look amazing. I love them

on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 0
Rebecca K Tomah, WI

I like how this turned out! Our kitchen was that same red for the longest time, I loved it. But changed it to a light green last summer. I really like the beadboard, I have been very back and forth if I want to do that in my kitchen. How is it for cleaning?

on Dec 23, 2012 · Like 1
Creative Order Parker, CO

Thanks Rebecca! So far the beadboard has been fine for cleaning. We painted it with a satin paint so that I am able to wipe it down if/when necessary. It made a huge difference in our space and I'm happy we went that route. I may be changing the red out eventually too. Not sure yet but I have to keep reminding myself one thing at a time. :)

on Dec 23, 2012 · Like 0
Melody M Chattanooga, TN

wow . I love the color.. it looks great .. the red makes it stand out..

on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 1

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