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How to avoid a kitchen renovation: paint your cabinets

Annie Elliott | December 3, 2023

Ah, Gentle Readers. Another year is drawing to a close. How was 2023 for you? I hope you not only survived but thrived. If you undertook a renovation, chances are you’re content with survival. Renovations are hard to live through, aren’t they? On the off-chance that you’ve been pondering a kitchen renovation but just can’t …

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» Kitchen + bath
Renovation of galley kitchen with unstained wood floor

My kitchen renovation, part 12: Floors and wall color

Annie Elliott | December 5, 2016

Gentle Readers, this is going to be an action-packed blog entry so I can bring you an UP TO THE MINUTE report! As I mentioned last time, counters have to go in before the kitchen is usable. So the plumbing and gas were connected right after that. BUT we didn’t want to start walking on the floor …

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» Color + paint color, Renovation
Marble countertop being moved in to kitchen renovation

My Kitchen Renovation, Part 11: Countertops

Annie Elliott | November 28, 2016

Hello, Gentle Readers! I got a bit behind schedule, so there’s a lot to tell you! The countertops are in!!! And I have to say, they’re GORGEOUS. Let me back up for a moment: I realize that I didn’t give you any insight into how I decided to use a natural stone for our counters instead of …

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» Kitchen + bath, Renovation
Cameron Diaz's glamorous NYC kitchen with green cabinets and a brass backsplash, designed by Kelly Wearstler

My kitchen renovation, Part 5: where to put the color?

Annie Elliott | September 27, 2016

I’ve spent a lot of time fantasizing about my new kitchen. And when I fantasize, I’m not thinking about where the microwave is going. I’m thinking about how the kitchen will look. What will make it special? What will make it bossy? On one hand, how amazing! I’m the client! I get to do exactly what I …

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» Color + paint color, Kitchen + bath, Renovation

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