Take a look at how simple changes transformed Kortnei's kitchen...
My suggestions included lighter bamboo shades in the windows that she could close for privacy and then do some kind of drapes as well, on either side of the windows, instead of hanging in front.
Before:

As usual, I suggested she consider finding a fabric she loved to add to the drapes or make her own. LOOK what she did!:


I. adore. those. drapes. Squeal!
Of course, I have to suggest some kind of woodwork SOMEWHERE. And that somewhere was her island/peninsula. It was such a feature between the family room and kitchen:

Kortnei took my advice on the beadboard and corbels and, well...swoon:

Speaking of that area, I suggested three new black counter height chairs with backs on them instead of the stools, if her budget allowed. Her stools got lost just a bit and the large island could handle something darker and larger:

Before:


She already had a great start with accessories. I suggested some large items because of the space above the cabinets, in little vignettes in the corners so it didn't feel too cluttered.
After:


I loved her table but the chairs seemed a bit dark, so I suggested recovering her chairs with a new lighter fabric. I suggested a fabric that would work with her new drapes.
Before:

She went the extra mile and purchased new, beautiful white chairs with new cushions in colors that work with the walls and drapes:

Didn't she do awesome? I am in LOVE with those chairs!
Here's the full view of her kitchen before:


It didn't happen overnight and it shouldn't...you should take your time to do it the way you want to, and find things that you love for your space.
So there you have it...an idea of what a consultation involves. All it takes is a little bit of work on your part, some trust in moi, and a week or two for me to get back to you. ;) If you are interested in a consultation, they are $30 per room. All you need to do is use the Paypal button on the left of my site and then e-mail your pictures, thoughts and questions.
I'm so glad you love your kitchen Kortnei! If anyone else that has purchased a consult wants to share their room, please let me know!
Great job, ladies!
ReplyDeleteYou two make a great team
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!
Looks great! Nice changes!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks great! I hope you can share some more of these great consultation/tranformations. I'm kind of a before and after fan, if you haven't heard! ;)
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing difference! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is great! I'll have to keep you in mind when we're ready to take on the "un-categorized" addition in our house - kind of an office, play room, family room, "you name it" complete with awkward nooks and a million doors.
ReplyDeleteI just posted a goodwill coffee table makeoever inspired by YOU!
karliscorner.blogspot.com
It looks fantastic. Love the drapes. And the wood below the island looks awesome. Great job Kortnei and Sarah!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job ladies!! I love how my eyes keep on moving around the room. I also noticed how nice the white island w/ black chairs balances with the black table and white chairs!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Makes me want to order a consultation....:)
That looks amazing! I love the black cabinets and green walls with the pops of turquoise. Everything looks just perfect.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I like the contrast of the woods-brown, black and white. It all goes together great. Awesome job, both of you!
ReplyDeleteGreat changes . . . how would it look if she lowered her chandy over the table and made a cozy out of the great green printed curtain fabric to cover the cord? Just a thought . . .
ReplyDeleteI love how the white chairs tie everything in back to the beadboard -- creates such a nice balance in the room! Love the freshness of the green, white, and black. ;D
Grins,
Pamm
Gorgeous transformation! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Kortnei..looks amazing. Great advice as always TDC!
ReplyDeletewow, i love it!! great job!
ReplyDeleteThis kitchen turned out BEAUTIFUL! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this before and after consult. Please post more! I have you listed as one of my blog buddies at my new blog, littlelizardking.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever!
looks awesome!!!
ReplyDeletelooks awesome!!!
ReplyDeletegreat fabric choice for the curtains!
ReplyDeletesigh, beadboard, I want to do the same thing.
can you also include general budget info on the next one?
Thanks for your visit today, Sarah! Kortnei did a wonderful job and I love the curtains. It would be great if you were able to share more consult outcomes.
ReplyDeleteThis was alot of fun, watching the before and after unfold before our eyes. Please share more. You guys did a great job improving an already pretty space. A second eye always helps.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed evening...Tracy
Two thumbs up! I think you both did a great job. You are awesome, Sarah! :)
ReplyDeleteThe BEADBOARD sure made a huge change in her kitchen...I loooove using it! The kitchen chairs are awesome and they made for a wonderful look with the dark wood table...GREAT work!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Hey that's my niece in law. Too cool. Great job! Hugs, Bobbi Jo
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT... not just cause she is my cousin. The colors look so good!
ReplyDeleteGreat, beautiful job girls!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and check on ya all the time!!
Keep up the good work!!
Karen in Texas
Great ideas, Sarah. I particularly like the advice about not decorating too high--you are spot on! I appreciate you taking a look at my blog. ;)
ReplyDeletehow rewarding for you both! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOk Sarah, I am sold..that turned out beautiful..i am soo jealous!
ReplyDeleteWe have a great room/kitchen combination, would that count as one room or two..I am guessing two since its a big room, but then it needs to all tie in together..I am going to get some pictures together for you soon and buy a consult..I need help:-/
Wow how amazing is this kitchen!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for a wonderful update
I can see by the way of the before and after how much lighter the kitchen looks now!
Great!
We NEED to know where she got those chairs!!! I have been looking for some JUST like this!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful transformation. Still working on my office/studio....
ReplyDeleteIt looks incredible. And I love that part of the consultation was what NOT to change. Reusing/keeping is good for the environment, time, and moral. I don't know if anyone else is decorating challenged, but its nice to know we got somethings right from the start. :-)
ReplyDeleteWOW! So incredibly gorgeous! You gave great advise and Kortnei really did a fabulous job! Please keep sharing these. They are so helpful!
ReplyDeleteIm floored at how much adding high back bar chairs and light colored chairs at the table changed this space. WOW!
ReplyDeleteWas this consultation only 30 dollars?? That is incredible. What an amazing value!
It looks so good! My favourite part is the beadboard and bar chairs, its a little thing, but it makes so much difference!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The changes are somewhat subtle, but pack a huge punch. I have been on the lookout for new counter stools myself, and Kortnei's new stools are very much what I'm looking for! Think I'll pop over to her place and find out where she purchased them.
ReplyDeleteThanks to both of you for sharing pics! I may be hitting you up soon, Sarah, for help in my master bath. It's been been a huge sore spot for me for the past 16 years!
Oh shoot! I just assumed Kortnei had her own blog! I need to know where she bought her new stools! My luck will be a store local to her. Keeping my fingers crossed they're from where I can order. Maybe she could comment here where she got them . . . please, please . . . pretty please! :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDelete~WOW! This is truly stunning! You go ladies! :)
ReplyDeleteShe did a FAB job w/your suggestions! Would love to know where she got her bar stools...:D
ReplyDeleteWow, the room looks great. Those highter black bar stools real helped tie things together as well
ReplyDeleteas the white chairs around the table blended with the white curtains and brought a freshness and light to the room. Great idea
about the decorating about the cabinets. Never realized about going higher made the room not seem
as cozy. How true!
Love to see the before and after pics. This one was quite different.
Great job by both you girls.
Blessings, Nellie
Even though it doesn't happen over night...I love the way photos make it look that way! Great job...love the new look!
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation! Your kitchen is lovely and chock full of great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love the paint color, the mint green and the black cabinets. WOW!! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeletegreat job!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both ... great job. I especially love how the drapes open up the window and the new bar stools with back. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both ... great job. I especially love how the drapes open up the window and the new bar stools with back. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that is such a great transformation! The room looks so perfect now, and it also looks way bigger than before...I just can't stop looking at the before and after, how fun! Great job both of you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformation! I love the touches of white that you've added, with the chairs, beadboard, and the gorgeous draperies. It adds a lot of light to the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see some more of these great transformations!!
Lisa B.
Wow!! It was a great room before, but now it is just fabulous!!! Love all the changes, especially the beadboard. I just adore that stuff!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, 1) the suggestions you made are spot-on - wow!, and 2) she did such a good job implementing them!
ReplyDeleteThe ooooonly thing that's bugging me a bit in this kitchen now is the brown table... I think it would be much better in black or white. But don't let me be a downer - the rest of the kitchen is as you say...
"Gorg."
Awesome re-do! Love the advice you gave. Thanks for the inspiration. Your blog inspired me to spray paint the metal base and metal chairs of a table and chairs set we've had for 3 years but haven't loved. Now I'm ordering fabric to re-do the seats, and I'm really starting to love the new set. So much better than the old. Unfortunately I didn't take pics...
ReplyDeleteHer kitchen looks amazing! I love the dark accents with the white walls and of course the beadboard **swoon** excellent suggestions! Thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeletep.s. I came here from Amy (Maisy report) and now I need to continue snooping around your blog! :) Happy weekend~
Hello All!! So glad you all love my kitchen as much as I do! The consultation was worth every penny, trust me! Sarah was wonderful. For the questions regarding where I purchased my chairs and barstools, I actually bought most of them used. Two of the dining chairs were purchased off Craigslist for only $10 each! The other 2 were purchased from Ikea and they were only $39 due to being floor models. I sanded them all down and painted them white. Regular price is $59 each (I think) at Ikea and the name of the chair is INGOLF. The barstools were also purchased off Craigslist for $65 for all 3! I had to saw a couple inches off all the legs to fit the counter, then sanded and painted to match the black cabinets. I do know that the barstools were originally purchased from Cost Plus. There is still a sticker underneath one of them with a $119 price tag!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation!
ReplyDeleteGood job Kortnei...but then I always think you do a good job with your house. I'm a proud mother in law!
ReplyDeleteIt does look very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThis kitchen looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou two did a fabulous job! God's blessings on your weekend ladies, Sarah :>
ReplyDeletePumpkin chandlier is done come by to see it!
ReplyDeleteShe did such a great job with your advice! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! you guys did great. so nice when someone else can catch your vision and have it turn out so well!i love the fabric choice on the curtains and i cannot believe someone sold those dining chairs on craigslist for 10 bucks!!! total score. looks great!
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www.centsiblychicsisters.blogpsot.com
AWESOMENESS!! Great, Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThe drapes... Yeah, they ROCK!!
Tiffany @ Mine Are Spectacular!
love the beadboard!
ReplyDeleteBoy does that beadboard look
ReplyDeletel-o-v-e-l-y!
Stumble onto your blog from Ucreate. Love it! I love the kitchen before and after!! I have been tossing around the idea of painting my oak colored cabinets black. Makes me nervous, but love the look of black cabinets! Great job! Would love to see some more consultations of before and afters!
ReplyDeleteI also love the drapes- but what about them being in white- do you worry they will get dirty easily?
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