{"id":28505,"date":"2017-07-13T03:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T07:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/?p=28505"},"modified":"2020-04-14T18:57:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T22:57:35","slug":"easy-kitchen-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/2017\/07\/13\/easy-kitchen-update\/","title":{"rendered":"How we COMPLETELY Transformed Our Kitchen In One Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This post is in partnership with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer_ca\/products\/interior-paint-and-primer\/behr-marquee-eggshell-enamel\">BEHR\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/before-after_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28508\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/before-after_1.jpg\" alt=\"before after_1\" width=\"650\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/before-after_1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/before-after_1-174x300.jpg 174w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/before-after_1-480x827.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a>SHOP THE POST: <div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"2712878\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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It&#8217;s something that&#8217;s been on our to-do list since we purchased our home&nbsp;late last summer, but with a busier-than-ever business, and our upcoming&nbsp;wedding, we&#8217;ve decided to put said major reno on the back burner, at least for the time being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While I originally had every intention on simply living with the current state of things, the bleh beige backsplash, heinous ceiling fan, and cream coloured walls (which were abundant throughout our home &#8211; thank god&nbsp;this is <em>almost<\/em> the last of it), were&nbsp;starting&nbsp;to get to me. So when we returned from our vacation not long ago, I found myself with a less-than-busy weekend, and decided to take it upon myself to make some quick, and easy, changes&#8230;<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28510\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2.jpg\" alt=\"Before_2\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a>{BEFORE}<\/h3>\n<p>The first order of business: to be rid of those sad, creamy-yellow walls. I used&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer_ca\/products\/interior-paint-and-primer\/behr-marquee-eggshell-enamel\">BEHR<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer_ca\/products\/interior-paint-and-primer\/behr-marquee-eggshell-enamel\">\u00ae<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer_ca\/products\/interior-paint-and-primer\/behr-marquee-eggshell-enamel\"> MARQUEE\u00ae<\/a> Interior Paint &amp; Primer in MQ3-4 &#8211; Quiet on the Set, and felt immediate relief the moment the first (and only) coat went up. This formerly sad little space instantly felt refreshed and rejuvenated, not to mention significantly lighter and brighter. My designer heart&nbsp;is still satiated every time I catch a glimpse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28514\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_2.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_2\" width=\"650\" height=\"999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_2-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_2-480x738.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{AFTER}<\/h3>\n<p>Truth be told, the most labour intensive part of the whole ordeal was taping everything off. Much like designing a room, the key to painting one is to lay that proper foundation. Come up with a solid plan and make sure you have all the proper tools (ie: paint brush, roller, tray, painters tape, a wet rag for any drips and spills, and excellent quality paint), before you begin. Once the room was taped off, which took the better part of an hour, I got to work. And because <a href=\"http:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer_ca\/products\/interior-paint-and-primer\/behr-marquee-eggshell-enamel\">BEHR\u00ae MARQUEE\u00ae<\/a> is such a high quality paint, I only needed to apply one coat \u2013 which was its own kind of glorious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28512\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_4.jpg\" alt=\"Before_4\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_4-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{BEFORE}<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28513\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_1.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_1\" width=\"650\" height=\"984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_1-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_1-480x727.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{AFTER}<\/h3>\n<p>At this point I was thrilled to be rid of all of that creaminess, but things started to feel a little&nbsp;<em>too<\/em> stark (apparently even <em>I<\/em> have a limit when it comes to light and bright). I decided to give our back door a lick of black paint (note: I used&nbsp;BEHR\u00ae MARQUEE\u00ae&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer_ca\/ColorDetailView\/MQ5-05\">MQ5-05 Limousine Leather<\/a>, which is a true, deep, rich black) and was amazed at how it instantly grounded the entire room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From there, I began to play around with all of the fun and frivolous bits. Because I didn&#8217;t want to spend a ton (since it really is just phase one&nbsp;of a two phase ordeal), I decided to pick up just a few key pieces, all while keeping our budget in check. This island&nbsp;was just the right scale, came at a digestible price point,&nbsp;and truly transformed our space. The hint of black, much like our back door, helped ground everything, while the&nbsp;added&nbsp;counter space has been an incredible addition. The fact that it&#8217;s really pretty certainly didn&#8217;t hurt, mind you. Form and function at its very best.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28510\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2.jpg\" alt=\"Before_2\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_2-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{BEFORE}<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28515\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_3.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_3\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_3-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_3-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{AFTER}<\/h3>\n<p>And, aside from a picking up a few pretty accessories (which we will certainly keep, and utilize, once phase two comes into play), we also switched out our never used ceiling fan for a simple, inexpensive, but no less elegant <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2qBBOpC\">track light<\/a>. Another small detail that made a significant difference when all was&nbsp;said and done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28511\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_3.jpg\" alt=\"Before_3\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_3.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Before_3-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{BEFORE}<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28525\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_13.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_13\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_13.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_13-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_13-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">{AFTER}<\/h3>\n<p>Although I&#8217;ve been doing this for over a decade now, it will never fail to amaze me the difference a simple gallon of paint can make on a space. My only regret is that I didn&#8217;t do this sooner. I swear our food even tastes better these days.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_5.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_11.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28516\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_4.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_4\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_4.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_4-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_4-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28528\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_16.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_16\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_16.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_16-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_16-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_7.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28522\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_10.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_10\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_10.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_10-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_10-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28518\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_6.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_6\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_6.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_6-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_6-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28524\" src=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_12.jpg\" alt=\"easy kitchen update_12\" width=\"650\" height=\"979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_12.jpg 650w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_12-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/jacquelynclark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/easy-kitchen-update_12-480x723.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a> <a 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And thank YOU for supporting my sponsors. I really wouldn&#8217;t be able to tackle projects of this variety without&nbsp;all of your support. It means the world. 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