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Cramped, Dated Kitchen Becomes BRIGHT and OPEN, Before and After

March 8, 2018 By Mary Ann Pickett 34 Comments

About a year and a half ago, I met Nancye at her home in Tampa, Florida.  Her kitchen was in need of a major makeover.

Dated Kitchen

She had a narrow porch at the back of her house (through the French doors) that she wanted to enclose to make more useable (with air conditioning in summer) and still have a view of their tropical garden.  With the enclosed porch, I suggested adding a banquette to maximize space for dining.

And here it is now! (Thanks for sending photos, Nancye).

Nancye is a pharmacist… I like styling with meaningful pieces.

The one of a kind, vintage rug runner was purchased from Etsy.

The counters are calacatta quartzite.

The banquette seat is covered in easy to clean faux leather with a Perennials (indoor/outdoor) fabric back.

The Restoration Hardware chairs are also in Perennials.

There is cozy, corner seating area with PB swivel chairs to turn around and view the outside along with and a wool rug and Ballard coffee table.

I love Nancye’s addition of the throw blanket ladder…to fill in that space on the left.  The shiplap dresses up a low ceiling and keeps the sunroom feel.

kitchen makeover

 

Paint colors:  island Benjamin Moore Hale Navy, cabinets White Dove

Nancye’s living room is in progress, but we styled these new built-ins together on opposite coasts via Facetime.

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  1. Sandy says

    March 13, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    Mary Anne. It was so nice to meet you and have lunch together at the Design Bloggers Conference. I just took a tour of your home and I absolutely love your style! I look forward to following along.

    Reply
  2. Julie Russell says

    March 13, 2018 at 10:50 am

    What an incredible transformation! I love the countertop and brass hardware selections. And, the one-of-a-kind runner is the icing on the cake. Nancye must be absolutely thrilled with her new space!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    March 11, 2018 at 6:38 am

    Wow! That is such a great transformation! I love quartzite and hope to use it when we do our kitchen seeing as we would destroy marble with red wine and red sauce that are staples around here. All these rooms came out great and I love that you helped Nancye style bookcases via Facetime!

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    March 10, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Gorgeous transformation!

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  5. cindy hattersley says

    March 10, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    What a transformation. It went from drab to happy! You are the bomb at makeovers! Love every detail!

    Reply
  6. Carol Hear Whimsies says

    March 9, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    What a light, bright and airy transformation!! Classic and timeless!!

    Reply
  7. Kelly Bailey says

    March 9, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Where did the banquette come from?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 10, 2018 at 7:49 am

      It was custom built for the space, Kelly.

      Reply
  8. Cheryl Burton says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:08 am

    This kitchen is going in my file folder of ideas. Where is the kitchen table from? It is perfect in the mix with everything else chosen.

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    • Mary Ann says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Restoration Hardware. Thanks, Cheryl.

      Reply
  9. Judy Nakagawara says

    March 8, 2018 at 7:54 pm

    I love the materials used in this kitchen. What was used for the flooring. I am looking for a flooring to go in my kitchen, downstairs powder room, laundry room, entry and stairs. We have a very open floor plan. I would like the same flooring for a seamless look but I’m concerned about water damage in kitchen, bath and laundry room. Do you have any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:21 am

      It’s wood…and you are taking your chances with it near water. But lots of people never have a problem.

      Reply
  10. debra @ 5th and state says

    March 8, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    Great transformation Mary Ann and no easy task long distance.
    Kudo’s to you & your lucky client!

    missing you from DBC!
    Debra

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    • Mary Ann says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:22 am

      So happy we met! Hope to see you at High Point.

      Reply
  11. Our French oasis says

    March 8, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Wow what an incredible transformation, she must be so thrilled and I imagine you are too! What a wonderful room to now cook in and eat in and basically live in. Next time we do a kitchen renovation I am asking you for advice!

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  12. Jacqueline Corso says

    March 8, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Love the basic look, but not the open shelving. I’m afraid I just see dust and grease collection when I see open shelving. Other than that it’s lovely!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 8, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      I had stainless open shelving from IKEA 18 years ago when we lived in Paris (you had to install your own cuisine)…and I loved it. Fond memories.

      Reply
  13. Lori says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:59 am

    Beautiful work once again Mary Ann! I have a question about the lamp/lam shade on the bar cart. Can you tell me where you found the rectangle lampshade? I recognize the base – a Target find? Thanks for your help!

    Reply
    • Nan cYe says

      March 8, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      The base is from Target but the rectangular lampshade from Target wasn’t quite right… this one is from Ballard!

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      • Mary Ann says

        March 8, 2018 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks for the info., Nancye!

        Reply
  14. Christi says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:51 am

    The kitchen is beautiful! Do you know what color the walls in the kitchen are painted and what tile was used for the backsplash?

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  15. Sandra Sallin-Apart From My Art says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Wow! What a difference. Were you the designer? Congratulations on being selected for the tour!

    Reply
  16. Carla Aston says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Love this makeover, MaryAnn! Wow! What a difference! So lovely to finally meet you in person at DBC! Wish we could have talked more.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 8, 2018 at 11:19 am

      I know, Carla! I can’t believe how fast and jam-packed it was. Wish I could have grabbed you for lunch! Maybe next time!!

      Reply
  17. Gail Storti says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Welcome home! The bloggers conference looked like so much fun.
    WOW…this kitchen/sunroom makeover is outstanding! She must be over the moon happy with her new spaces. You did a fabulous job and boy what a difference.
    xo Gail

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    • Mary Ann says

      March 8, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Nancye, made a lot of decisions on her own… but we started with a mood board that I created and then we updated it frequently. Lots of communication. It was fun…but Nancye had to live through all the construction. She loves it now.

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      • Nancye says

        March 8, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        Mary Ann was so wonderful to work with…just wished she lived a little closer! Can’t thank her enough…we love our new space!
        Nancye

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        • Mary Ann says

          March 8, 2018 at 1:54 pm

          You are a blast to collaborate with, Nancye. And I love how you bought the wicker console and styled it with the art!!! Someday I WILL see it in person although the facetime was great!

          Reply
        • Kathy pelletier says

          March 22, 2018 at 1:16 pm

          Nancy,
          I have just added calacatta viagli quartz to my kitchen and we are having problems with baksplash that work. What is the exact color and name of your backsplash tile. It is beautiful as is your kitchen. TIA, Kathy

          Reply
  18. alysa says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Oh just looks so good. White dove is such great color works in so many scenarios.
    You shared the counter top and cabinet paint color but I didn’t see the information on the backsplash. Maybe i read to quickly.
    I would love to know since Im gathering ideas for my kitchen update.
    Thank you
    alysa

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    • Mary Ann says

      March 8, 2018 at 11:23 am

      I recommended a pale gray crackle finish subway tile from Home Depot and Nancye found one like it at her local tile store.

      Reply
    • Alysa says

      March 8, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Oh is that pale gray it looks white and hand made. So pretty
      Thanks again

      Reply
  19. Patti says

    March 8, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Pretty & practical!

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  20. Taste of France says

    March 8, 2018 at 8:37 am

    That’s an incredible transformation, all the more amazing because the before and after are both white. It shows the importance of the materials. The layout is so much better–the before was cramped around the table, but there was empty dead space in that before shot toward the French doors. The after is just so much more balanced. And the upper cabinets that don’t go to the ceiling are just the worst! The taller cabinets with moldings look so nice.

    Reply

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