The end is here! Woah, I never thought I would be saying those words, but it really is the end of this 6 7 week challenge. I am grateful to Linda for talking me into doing this challenge again! She really knows how to get my butt in gear. Thank you Linda!!
My little rental apartment kitchen finally got the personal makeover it deserved for close to 5 years. Like I said when I started this project, just because I live in a rental doesn't mean it shouldn't feel like my own. I should have done this straight from the beginning, regardless if I thought I was only going to be here for 2 years. Not owning this place it made major renovations not realistic. This makeover had to consist of paint, fabric, and accessories.
Lets go back to where I started. The first picture (on the left) is going wayyy back, back to the first week I lived here.
Bar cabinet & armoire before
under the sink and the mess before
If you want to start back at the beginning check out the previous weeks here
The rug was purchased about 2 years ago and was the jumping off point for this makeover
I actually stuck to the original plan and used everything here.
OK enough talking already, here is my new kitchen
(warning, photo dump ahead)
And that's a wrap!
7 weeks of planning, projects, paint and hark work has paid off. With a few personal details, paint and creativity my rental apartment is no longer a place I avoid at all costs. I might actually put some of those pots and pans I have to use and cook a nice dinner for my husband.
Who am I kidding, I'll put the newly painted take out menu drawer to use and order us a nice celebratory dinner.
Thank you so much for coming back each week to check in on my little kitchen makeover. I had much fun tackling this project that I can't wait to start the next one. After a little R&R of course.
Now I'm off to check out the other 19 bloggers and their final reveals, I can't wait to see how all the rooms turned out!
Everything looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm really happy that rentals are getting a little love in the design blog world. :)
It looks so great!! Love the pops of color!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really great Linds! I love all the pops of color but I think my favorite part is the new window treatment. It makes a major difference in the space. Note to self: get better window treatments! I obviously matters! :)
ReplyDeleteLinds, you must smile every single time you open a drawer or a cabinet!! It looks great ... I think we all tend to put things off thinking we might not be somewhere long enough ... I am learning that it doesn't matter!! Way to go! xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your fab organized kitchen. You are so good with the details and you've made your space look like a million bucks! Love the pops of color and that roman is fab!
ReplyDeleteThats a wrap and I adore it! Love all of the painted interiors and the organization! Jelly, jelly!
ReplyDeleteThis should be featured in an Organization magazine! Way to amp up all your storage and add pizazz to it at the same time! I love your striped window treatment! and your plants and all your touches. It looks great! Now take a breath!
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Beautiful use of color and, wow, the organization! I'm in owe. Love, love, love the striped roman shade!
ReplyDeleteYep...aannnnnnyyyyytime you want to head on down to Virginia for that free homecooked meal in exchange for some kitchen renovation DIY, you just let me know. This looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling so inspired now - need to do a little organizing. Love all of the paint colors and the roman shade looks fabulous...great work!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference - I love the striped roman shade, your darling touches, and the pops of color inside the cabinets. So organized and chic now.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I am more jealous of your sewing skills, or the fact that you got sunshine on the day of your photo shoot. You are the best at making a can of paint rise up and work for you. Those utensils are so fun, I must try that one. Will you do a tutorial on the shade? This makes me want to organize my spaces...I hope that feeling passes.
ReplyDeletei LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!! those colors are the MOST fun! and i especially love that chalkboard you did with 'shopping' on it- EEEEEEEK its perfect. great great job.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE the yellow cabinet/drawer insides!!! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great lesson on how paying attention to the details pays off. Love the colors and how you used them, and goodness knows I can't resist a stripe! Fun doing this with you, too!
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Love everything about this space.
ReplyDeletePainting the drawers was so creative. What is the secret to them no sticky?
WHOA, you packed a lot of punch into that little kitchen! Such an inspiring makeover for a rental, you have a way with paint and wonderful vision! It turned out fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteawesome job! it looks so fresh. I love the pops of color with the painting inside the drawers.
ReplyDeletei am checking out all the other bloggers!
looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! So fresh and pretty!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Your kitchen looks amazing! LOVE the striped window shade! And the yellow inside the drawers was definitely worth the effort. You have so many fun little vintage & chic pieces here - love!
ReplyDeleteUtterly charming! I love the pops of color on the drawers and inside the bar, and the awesome organization.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job L! Looks great!
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You have really done such darling things with that space!
ReplyDelete-Rachel
Looks so great! All the paint details and clever organizing have totally inspired me to get cracking on my kitchen. The final product is a slam dunk...enjoy your take out!!!:) All The Best!
ReplyDeletethe most challenging space to do is always the kitchen, and you totally rocked this one! I love how you arranged your china/bar cabinet, I wish your doors were glass to see all the beatuies inside! love it and great job!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see such huge things that can make a big difference in making a rental feel like home. You have transformed the space, great job!
ReplyDeleteCathy @ Room Rx
Love every little bit of it! You used all of my favorite colors. Hope you enjoy it! But I totally agree today calls from take out! Hope the sun is out in Boston. It looks like we are actually getting a bit of it today in NY.
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The kitchen looks amazing! Hard to believe it is the same space! I too am in the same boat, renting for 5 years when we only thought it would be 2!
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT! I love the bright pops of color and how you made your kitchen so tidy and sophisticated. It really is YOUR kitchen...and now it feels like it. I'm inspired to think about what I could paint now for some added flair!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job!! It reminds me of my bungalow I rented in West Hollywood. It is adorable and classic and charming and ORGANIZED!! Great job!!! The cleansing was probably very cathartic. I love purging:) Congrats! xo
ReplyDeleteGood for you! So organized, bright and cheerful. I'd love to cook a meal in that space any day of the week. You must feel so good walking in there and opening up that gorgeous armoire to that beautiful orange paint and all your entertaining goodies. Love the result!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Job! I love the bright paint-it really makes me want to incorporate some into my own home. The blinds are amazing in the space too!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy for the paint colors you chose! They really add so much fun and freshness to the space. You've got to be so excited that this is finished and you can enjoy the fantastic job you've done!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE that you painted the drawer yellow! that's one of my favorite details. everything looks so nice and neat and organized now! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous, Lindsay! Amazing what you can do in a small space with organization and paint. You've inspired me. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou must be excited with your newly decorated space....especially since it is all organized now! That part would make me happy:). Love the window treatment and the bright odors you used to make it fun! Congrats on this makeover......so pretty!
ReplyDeletelove it girlfriend! you need to add me as a honorary member just so I get crap done around my house!
ReplyDeletefabulous! love the curtain and all the hints of color!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will add all of these things to your web site.
ReplyDeleteMany designers need to share that the passion has to come from a desire to live artfully and organized. I think this is my favorite post you have shared. It is so real and attainable for many to do it or have you to give them the push~ needed.
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Love that you did a kitchen really unexpected! great JOB! THe Orange...FAB CHOICE!
ReplyDeletelooks beautiful, light, airy and full with little details that make it gorgeous! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with the fixed elements. So much nicer now and fresh. The yellow on the sides of the drawers is genius. Did you do the tile counters also?
ReplyDeleteDonna, no those tile counters were already there when we moved in, the landlord did them that way.
ReplyDeleteLove your kitchen! Wondered where the striped black and white fabric is from? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLauren
Lauren, I actually made it. I was in a rush to find some striped fabric and I couldnt find the size I wanted around me, so I had to make some myself.
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