Updated Color for Kitchen

After more than a few months of thinking and pondering then pondering and thinking, I finally pulled the trigger on Friday. I stopped at Sherwin-Williams after work and picked up a gallon of Super Paint tinted in SW9170 (Acier).  There would be no going back this time; the kitchen would be re-painted.

It felt good to call the ol' paint roller tray into action again.

Scott was hesitant at first. He still has some plans to add some steel trim in the area around the brick chimney. I convinced him that any damage done to the paint could easily be touched up. He was also pleased with the color of gray I selected - so that was a "win!" 

When we built the addition, the kitchen, dining area and great room were all painted with SW6133 Muslin. While this light neutral was a good choice, it didn't do much to enhance the kitchen's cabinetry or stainless steel elements. 

First step:  move the Fiesta off the shelves and onto the dining table.

I was so happy when Scott volunteered to help, cutting in all of the edges. I followed behind him with the little roller.

We got creative when it came time to reach the highest peak. Scott straddled two of the shelves across the sink then placed the ladder on top. Those 1-inch-thick oak shelves offered great support!

We were able to get the paint about 90% done on Saturday, working through the Nebraska football game (which was such a slaughter, it was better watched from across the room, atop a ladder.) We did take a few hours out of our day to celebrate the 5th birthday of our buddy, Bennett. Can you believe it's been five years since "The New People" had their first baby -- and six years since we sold them our house on Grant Street? Bennett knows how to throw a party; he requested a grilled cheese bar as the main course for his guests. Happy Birthday, Bennett!

Sunday afternoon, Scott finished up the skinny space above the peninsula to wrap up the project. We are very happy with the result! What do you think?

You're welcome to stop by noTTafarm and judge the new color for yourself!

Stay Tuned for Our Next Adventure!