We love a great “before and after” kitchen transformation! Â Scroll down for design notes and helpful colors. Â These kitchen painting projects are why we love what we do!
KITCHEN PAINTING PROJECTS - BEFORE and AFTER
This stunning remodel by Haven Design and Construction was the second-most saved kitchen on Houzz in 2018! Perimeter cabinets are Sherwin Williams SW 7005 “Pure White” (painted by the cabinet maker), and the black island and range hood were painted by us in Benjamin Moore BM 2133-10 “Onyx“.  A perfect two-tone kitchen!
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
This kitchen in Rollingwood TX shows two cabinet colors beautifully. Â Our Austin team painted the upper cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s HC-170, “Stonington Gray“, and the lowers and island in HC-154, “Hale Navy“. Â The long expanse of cabinetry is now soothing and sophisticated, not just a wall of orange stained woodwork.
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
East Austin style, done to perfection! Â We painted these IKEA cabinets in Benjamin Moore 469 “Backwoods“. Â Notice how the homeowner removed the extra upper cabinets and tile backsplash, to make this kitchen that much lighter and brighter.
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
New Shaker-style cabinet doors were installed (commonly known as “cabinet refacing”) after our Austin cabinet painters painted them in Benjamin Moore OC-149 “Decorator’s White” on the perimeter cabinets, with HC-154 “Hale Navy” (a Paper Moon favorite) on the remade island. Â New waterfall counters and a herringbone subway tile backsplash completed the kitchen facelift.
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
One of the most dramatic transformations by Abode Interior Design!  This hacienda-style Spanish kitchen was oversaturated with dated colors.  Gina Roth of Abode brought us in to help update the whole space, cabinets and all, in this fresh, lovely custom white.  Love the hammered copper sink and the two island countertops!
Photo by Jennifer Siu-Rivera.
A bright, modern update in Sherwin Williams 7006 “Extra White“! Â We love this kitchen’s fresh, retro vibe. Â Even if your cabinets were just a bit “blah” but not abysmally dark beforehand, a fresh color can make all the difference. Â We love it when a fabulous kitchen before and after was accomplished with just paint!
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
In addition to updating the flooring, counters and pendant lights, this homeowner had us paint her kitchen perimeter cabinets in Benjamin Moore OC-17 “White Dove“, and the island in Sherwin Williams 9138 “Stardew“. Â Design selections by Cindy Newman of Creative Consulting in Dallas, Texas. Â It’s a whole new space!
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
These homeowners love this rich, luscious deep teal color, which matches the silk velvet chairs in their adjoining dining room. Â We love their bold sense of style! Â Island painted in Benjamin Moore 2057-30 “Naples Blue“. Â Outer cabinets in Sherwin Williams “Extra White” keep the space light and fresh.
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
We used Sherwin Williams “Light French Gray” to transform what used to be a wall of dark brown cabinets to a fresh, sophisticated kitchen. Â We also love the simplified profile of the range hood!
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
An excellent kitchen remodel by Troy Jessee Construction and Kate Kingman Interiors. Â We painted these cabinets in a lovely custom white lacquer. Â Furthermore, the brick floors and handmade tile backsplash give this kitchen a sense of history and authenticity we love!
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
Rarely have we seen a kitchen look so completely orange! Â We painted the cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s BM OC-130 “Cloud White“, the island in BM CSP-85 “Tweed Coat“, and the homeowner installed a white subway tile backsplash. Â There are other views of the cabinets on our San Antonio Cabinet gallery page.
This Zilker kitchen in South Austin feels bright, fresh and updated after painting the cabinets in Benjamin Moore OC-118, “Snowfall White“. Â We did this for Deborah Main Designs, Â The Pillow Goddess, as part of her One Room Challenge for Better Homes and Gardens. Â To see the complete transformation, check out her blog!
Photo by The Pillow Goddess
A gorgeous, “updated traditional” kitchen, done in black and white. Â Notice how the homeowner tiled all the way up the wall! Â We painted the upper cabinets in a custom white, and the lowers in Benjamin Moore 2133-10 “Onyx” (one of our top four black cabinet paint colors). Â The homeowner’s father hand-made the leaded-glass cabinet doors on the right!
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography.
Sherwin Williams’ 6244 “Naval” looks great on these formerly-espresso cabinets. Â This “before and after” also shows the impact a new backsplash can have!
Green and white cabinets!  Our Austin color consultant Carlie Williamson helped this Hyde Park homeowner select Sherwin Williams 7008 “Alabaster” for the upper cabinets, and Benjamin Moore’s 445 “Greenwich Village” for the lower cabinets, including the adorable island (an estate sale find). What a great example of what paint can do!
Another stunning example of what an incredible difference cabinet painting (and walls!) can make. Â Here our Austin branch painted the upper cabinets in Sherwin Williams 6252 “Ice Cube“, and the lowers in SW 7602 “Indigo Batik“. Â And we love the blue glass subway tile backsplash!
This entire house was painted in dark, outdated greens and burgundies. Â Also, it didn’t help matters that the cabinets were this heavy golden oak. Â We painted the walls in Benjamin Moore OC-9 “Ballet White” and the cabinets in BM OC-45 “Swiss Coffee” – the perfect soft white for kitchens with a natural stone backsplash like this travertine.
This homeowner had already updated the counters and backsplash beforehand, but the new marble countertops and subway tile weren’t enough to give this kitchen the fresh, white look our client wanted. Â We painted the cabinets in Sherwin Williams SW 7005 “Pure White” – perfection!
This Lakeway home near Austin screamed “outdated Tuscan” style – especially the red stained cabinets. Â We painted them in Benjamin Moore HC-166 “Kendall Charcoal“, in a flat sheen (most cabinets are done in satin or semi-gloss). Â This deep, rich color looks stunning in a high gloss, but we love how the softness of the flat sheen gives this kitchen a custom, sophisticated style.
These cabinets were a very strong red tone that didn’t go at all with the homeowner’s light, fresh aesthetic. Â Austin interior design firm Triple Heart Design selected the Sherwin Williams color SW 9171 “Felted Wool“, which we painted on the cabinets in a soft, satin lacquer.
We love the visual impact of updating a backsplash like this homeowner did – it occupies so much vertical space, it’s the second-most impactful change you can make after painting your cabinets.  For those, designer Julie Risman of the Inside Story Design selected Benjamin Moore’s BM OC-117 “Simply White“, which is just soft and warm enough to coordinate with the backsplash and countertops.
The classic hexagonal backsplash tile in this kitchen, along with the custom white we painted on the cabinets, honor this historic home’s “fresh vintage” vibe. Â Carrying the tile all the way to the ceiling and casing out the window is a nice design touch.
Removing the heavy overhanging light fixture/overhead storage made a huge difference in this kitchen! Â So did painting the dark stained cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s BM OC-117 “Simply White” – a popular color with our kitchens!
These yellow pine cabinets were painted in Benjamin Moore BM OC-117 “Simply White” on the outer cabinets, with the island in BM 1586 “Silver Mink“. Â In this case, the backsplash was also the original pine, so we painted that as well.
These dated cabinets sure put the “gold” in “golden oak”. The homeowner wanted to retain the stained wood look. Â So rather than paint them a solid color, we toned the cabinets with sheer layers of dark tinted lacquer, to achieve the look of darker stained wood without the lengthy mess of having to strip the cabinets. Â Much better!
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Plus check out our blog for answers to your most-asked cabinetry and kitchen painting questions. Â We’ve even got a detailed step-by-step of our whole cabinet painting process, including video. Â Also, don’t miss our post about why picking paint colors online can be misleading! Â Many of the colors we’ve tagged here will look very different when you see them on the paint manufacturer’s website. Â We explain why!
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