ONLINE COLOUR CONSULTING: OFF-WHITE KITCHEN CABINET MAKEOVER When this kitchen showed up in my inbox, it had a LOT going for it… Gorgeous granite countertops, updated wood flooring, and a modern subway tile backsplash were just a few of the great features in this kitchen. However, my client was tired of the dark wood cabinets […]
An Early 2000’s Kitchen Update with Benjamin Moore White Dove
Painted Cabinets, Quartz Countertop, Dark Oak Floors and MORE! When it comes to updating a kitchen, it can be hard to know where to stop – one thing ALWAYS leads to another. But, that doesn’t mean you need to go all-out, as there are ways to save money while you spend it. This kitchen […]
Our Revere Pewter Kitchen Cabinet Remodel – ALL THE DETAILS!
Revere Pewter, Urbane Bronze, Cambria Quartz and a WHOLE LOT MORE! It seems every time I post a photo on Instagram about our kitchen, I get the same questions, ‘What colour are your cabinets? Which countertop is that? Is that your real hair colour?‘ So, I figured it was time for a blog post […]
A Budget-Friendly REAL HOME Kitchen Makeover: Painted Cabinets, Tile and MORE!
A home update CHOCK full of great ideas that YOU can do too! You know how some rooms just speak to you? If you don’t, you should drink wine like I do and then you’ll be having full conversations with everything from rooms to dogs! Seriously though, have you ever been in a room […]
Our Open Layout Kitchen and Dining Room Makeover: Before and After Photos
A Lil’ Modern, a Lil’ Transitional and a Wee Wink Farmhouse: Our Home Update Journey Oh, this house. Or let me rephrase that, ‘Oh this home’. That’s right, we’re finally home. After years of bouncing around, updating and climbing the real estate ladder, we’ve finally found a home to really settle down in (famous last […]
E-DESIGN: 3 Painted Oak & Maple Kitchen Cabinet Projects
Painted (and stained) Cabinets: Before and Afters (and a BONUS project!) I know how much you guys love your before and afters, so I figured it was time to show a few of my recent ONLINE PAINT COLOUR CONSULTING projects! Now, I didn’t have enough good clear photos of each project to do up […]
A Brand New White Kitchen with SW Pure White and Cyberspace
A White and Navy Blue Inspired Kitchen and Dining Room If you love the classic look of white and blue, you’re going to love this open layout kitchen and dining room! And this blog post actually started out MUCH bigger, as these spaces are part of a new build that I helped with. However, I […]
Painting Kitchen Cabinets: How to Pick the Best Paint Colour
Picking a Paint Colour that Matches Your Backsplash & Countertop When it comes to updating a kitchen, painting the cabinets is one of the BEST bang-for-buck ideas out there. But, unless you have pro-skills and the patience of a saint, it ain’t for the faint of heart. So, I’m going to share some tips […]
E-Design – An Oak Cabinet Makeover with White Dove
Before & After Oak Kitchen Makeover While wood cabinets are definitely coming back in style, there is something classic and timeless about a white kitchen. AND if you’ve been drinkin’ my Koolaid for a while, you’re likely familiar with my fave saying. Repeat after me… ‘Just because it’s wood, doesn’t mean it’s good.’ If […]
EDesign: Painted Maple Cabinets – A Gorgeous Off-White Makeover!
Before and After: Painted Maple Cabinets Seriously, nothing makes me happier than ‘after’ photos flowing into my inbox. Well, except wine, wine makes me happy. Oh, and Ryan Reynolds, he makes me happy too. Combine wine, Ryan and some after photos and it’s a GOOD NITE in the Mawdsley house (maybe not for Tim). […]
Our Kitchen Makeover – No More Maple!
Maple Kitchen Cabinet Makeover with Cloud White and Quartz Partner post: A Maple Bathroom Remodel – Greige, Subway Tile and More When we bought our home 2 years ago I knew that the kitchen was not long for this world. Sure, other people thought it was just fine – I mean the cabinets were […]
A Budget Friendly Kitchen Update – White, Gray and Gorgeous!
Painted Cabinets, Subway Tile and More… If you’ve been on Pinterest looking for ways to update your kitchen, you’ve likely noticed a lot of white, gray and open shelving. However, like most things, it’s ALL in how you do it (that’s what she said) and this was definitely NOT doing it for my clients. They were […]
Chef’s Dream – White Kitchen with Marble and Granite
A Classic Style White, Black and Gray Kitchen If you enjoyed checking out the master bathroom in this home, then I know you’re going to love the kitchen too! This gorgeous space, with its white, glazed cabinets was created using a black, white and gray palette – inspired by a variety of marbles that were used throughout […]
Open Layout Kitchen, Dining Room and Entryway Remodel
Open Concept Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel I recently finished another kitchen remodel with B Gallant Homes. It ended up being one of my FAVOURITE projects because not only did it turn out amazing, but my client was one of the funniest, loveliest and entertaining people I’d ever met (other than myself, wink wink). When I first […]
A Beautiful Wood and Granite Kitchen Design
The All-Natural Kitchen: Cherry, Fir, Granite and Travertine If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might be familiar with my saying, ‘just because it’s wood, doesn’t mean it’s good’, and that saying rings true in this room – because it ISN’T good, IT’S FREAKIN’ GREAT! And while personally, I have a […]