hmmmm....we needed to clean this place up and make it look like a brand new kitchen! we were keeping the cabinets, but replacing the countertops.....and there is a great little side area for upholstery. and btw, this homeowner if super FUN and full of LIFE (and one of my best friends!)...the recipe for this design? COLOR!!!! time to get to work!

the cabinets do not go to the ceiling......which normally bothers me......so i had a thought! the Dana Gibson line had just come out from Stroheim.....and i fell in LOVE with one of Dana's papers for this space....and we needed a nice shiny white countertop and simple white subway backsplash....didnt want ANYTHING to compete with my Dana Gibson wallpaper! here are the afters......