we finished part of our new kitchen--the bar area, and I thought I’d show it.
the kitchen was 20 years old and looked older:) it has a counter height bar area with a small opening to the kitchen. very claustrophobic .we removed the top section of the wall, and raised the countertop to bar height.
it was finished off by adding some bead board, two posts, a couple of corbels and a wood applique to the lower wall.
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and I have these barstools, and really want to try, to slipcover them in drop cloth fabric.
thanks for coming by!
Oooooh!! The bead board is GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Stunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW Lynn! I love how it all turned out. You are one lucky girl to have such a handy hubby. :)
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Ditto what Snug in Boots, Josie and Heather said!! :-) I love that ceiling too!
ReplyDeleteWow! That was a HUGE transformation! The beadboard wall with the corbels is gorgeous and it really opens up the space.
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! I am truly impressed! It makes such a difference! My hat is off to you!
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karianne
This looks fantastic Lynn! As far as the dropcloth slipcovers, go for it. I did it for 8 chairs, and I am so pleased with how they look now compared to how they did. It is so worth the effort. Wash the dropcloth first, it shrinks the first time, but not after that.!
ReplyDeleteIt also becomes a lot softer.
From dated to gorgeous! Way to go! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a big project!!! LOVE how it turned out!!! (=
ReplyDeleteLynn~
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your bar area! You did such a beautiful job!! It gives me inspiration! Thanks for stopping by my blog & your sweet comments on my chalkboards & for following me. I now follow you also.
Blessings,
Cindy
I guess I already followed you! ;-)
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Looks really nice - great job!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love how it opened it up and you gave it style.
ReplyDeleteInstead of watching HGTV...I just need to come over here. Love!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit and what a wonderful blog you have! I love your new counter island. The beadboard is beautiful and such a great idea...it has such charm and it looks really pretty! Its just perfect. I have become your newest follower..
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet day, Elizabeth
Opening up the kitchen made such a huge difference--I love all of the changes you made! Your bar with the beadboard and corbels is amazing as well as the ceiling and everything else. :) Thanks for showing us!
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful!!
I absolutely love your countertop Lynn. What an improvement. I think the slipcovers would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a HUGE difference! I love the shabby pink and definitely love those slip covers! So very chic against against the shabby pink.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Shanna
www.revampedfrenchmaison.com
Beautiful changes Lynn...love the new look!!! I'm now following..not stalking LOL.. you here as well!! :o)
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Goodness, you did more than the bar, you closed in the ceiling and dropped it down with bead board, it makes it look huge, that is gorgeous, you must live with a really handy man.
ReplyDeleteCarol
Fabulous! I love the changes you made. Your kitchen is so beautiful with its beadboard, white slipcovers, shabby bookshelf over the bar area and MORE!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, really changes the look of your home, great job!! thanks for sharing it on VIF!!
ReplyDeletewow, what wonderful changes. Your shabby chic changes are beautiful! Love the mirror and what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteHuge transformation - loving it! xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWow! THis tranformation looks great, and I love your attention to detail under the bar counter.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a GREAT remodel! LOVE the bead board and posts! LOVE the slipcovers you want to try! They will look perfect there! THX for sharing!
ReplyDeletemmmm so gorgeous - i love me some beadboard! we've been doing some beadboard action here at the cottage too - mmm mmm good! xo
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Gorgeous architectural update! I'd love to see your slipcovers in drop cloth fabric -- I have a few big cloths & looking for ideas to use them.
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