Another Day Another Room To Paint

Just because we've lived here for 5 years doesn't mean that we've run out of things to fix to our liking. Like the kitchen. Last weekend made it either Paint #3 or #4. First North Carolina Blue - to at least "work" with the 4 feet of peach tile that surrounded the room. Then Red & Yellow. I think there may have been an attempt somewhere either before the blue or between that and the red/yellow but I can't remember. Each time has been an obvious improvement to us.

Here's the red/yellow color scheme. It was a bit chaotic for us with all the colors - and even a little bit country. It was definitely warm and homey - we've just learned that we're not the warm & homey couple.

Okay, so are you ready for the big change? No really, its big. And not for everyone. We may even have to repaint for whenever we move. But we LOVE it.

So to us, the cobalt grey really blends everything else in the room together. The black-grey counters, the white cabinets, and even the yellow sink. The white looks so clean and modern now - instead of chaotic and yellowed. I've swapped out our cute Italian cook plates above the cabinets for four $4 silver/white/gold ones I got at homegoods, and added a few other yellow, white, and chrome accents that I've had around the house. We still have to change out the light fixture, touch up a few spots of the trim and refinish the coffee station - but I love it. The best part? At night the grey takes on a blue tone and the blue and gold, white and black remind me of my wedding!