I recently was asked to stage a home on the lake, well it became something more. The owner asked that I do a little more that staging the home, she asked what we could do to make the house "POP". The house was older and very dark. I suggested that she paint the cabinets and replace the hardware, paint the paneling in the kitchen. I hired a painter to do the work. I did some of the work, instead of buying new hinges, I sprayed them black. Actually I had forgotten about them and since this location was far from the local Lowe's or Home Depot, I had to improvise, since the hinges really did not show, it came out very well. Here are my before and after photos.

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Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating
Mary Lou ~ Wow, what a difference! Did you just prime or did you have to do something else before painting?
Dec 06, 2007 11:00 AM
HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN
Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN
Kathy,
Yes we did prime the fronts of the doors. I bought new knobs and it really did look awesome, made the biggest difference in the room. I am getting ready to show my before and after on the bathrooms and hot tub area...it should be up in a couple of minutes. let me know what you think.
Dec 06, 2007 11:03 AM
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Independent - Pickering, ON
Home Stager - Durham, Toronto, On.
Hi Mary Lou,
Seems we had similiar experiences recently. I had posted my before and afters earlier yesterday. Isn't it amazing what a transforamation a little paint can make. It looks wonderful!!
Dec 06, 2007 09:36 PM
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN
WOW! The white cabinet completely lightened the whole kitchen. With wood floors, there needs to be a balance of how much wood is shown. Great call on your part!
Dec 07, 2007 12:44 AM
HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN
Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
I just went to see a lake home that looks just like your former kitchen, except the stove and hood are harvest gold and the fridge is new & white. May I show them your photos?
Jan 13, 2008 04:08 PM
HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN
Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN
Kathleen, Yes ..Sure you may use the photos. I added new pulls, but on the hinges I just spray painted them for a new look. Hope that they like it and allow you to change out the cabinets for them..Good luck..
Jan 14, 2008 10:06 AM
www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA
Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA
Looks great. An inexpensive and beautiful transformation. What a difference.
Jan 14, 2008 10:41 AM
First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign - Mount Pleasant, SC
www.StagingAndRedesign.com
Mary Lou - this looks great! Did you use a pure white semi-gloss or an off-white? thanks!
Jan 14, 2008 12:38 PM
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Thank you Mary Lou, I certainly hope they do. It is a matter of way too much wood and too many types of wood.
Almost makes you think that you are in a dark forest.
Jan 14, 2008 04:03 PM
HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN
Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN
First Impressions Home Staging and Interior Redesign - Mount Pleasant, SC
www.StagingAndRedesign.com
Thanks Mary Lou! I painted my personal bathroom cabinets and used a pure white, and wasn't too happy with it, so I will definitely use an off white now.
Jan 15, 2008 11:10 AM
Refined By Design - Englewood, FL
Refined By Design Home Staging
Wait...who's kitchen is that??!!!! Amazing transformation.Oh the power of paint!
Jan 18, 2008 12:01 PM

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