Gallery: Before and After: Kitchens

Ready for market: From shabby rental to buyer appeal in Folsom, CA

Kitchen before and after
Before & After

The sophisticated new color palette coordinates with existing black appliances and new, updated light fixtures.

Sherwin-Williams paint colors: Snowbound for interior. Colonnade Gray for trim. Autumn Orchid for kitchen cabinets.

Kitchen after

Waterproof bamboo flooring is Hawaiian Koa from Home Depot.

Countertop is Home Depot Formica Silver Quartzite with Matte Finish.

Sink and fixtures from Home Depot.

Before and After kitchen pics
Before & After

From jarring to calming

My client bought a 2005 house featuring a yellow kitchen and red and green accent walls. She and I decided on a Transitional kitchen style with a neutral interior color scheme.

Before & After

COLOR: Cabinets are Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky. Interior walls are Sherwin-Williams Aesthetic White.

Before & After

DÉCOR: New onyx countertop and sleek kitchen sink complete the update. A gray kettle and natural wood items contribute to the minimalist yet cozy Transitional design look.


U-shaped kitchen started from scratch

Please note the “before” pictures here show the “after” new gray tile floor and dishwasher. Previously, there was only a partial floor and no dishwasher. This kitchen had to be gutted due to structural damage. The design goal was to create an updated look that maximizes the natural light.

COLOR: The color palette is gray/neutral with green and beige accents. Wall color is Lowe’s Quail Egg.

DECOR: I replaced dark pockmarked cabinets with Transitional-style gray tempered glass cabinets and installed an onyx beige-flecked countertop, along with a gray tile floor. The reflective glass backsplash features green, gray, and beige.

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