B&A: Dark Kitchen Goes to Bright and Charming

Before & After
Written By Virginia Beshears

BEFORE & AFTER

 
 
 
 

This amazing open-concept kitchen transformation is by Sarah Gunn from the spring ‘19 One Room Challenge® event. She started with a great but generic base, and really made it her own without doing any demolition at all. The lovely light blue paint on the island gives the space a big splash of personality. Also, check out those great light fixtures.

This rarely-used desk was transformed into a very inviting window seat, which Sarah built herself. She also designed the wallpaper herself after not being able to find any that matched her vision.

 

The finished product is an absolutely lovely and charming kitchen that reflects Sarah’s style!

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