Hembstead Kitchen Face Lift

This is a perfect example of how a cosmetic kitchen remodel can completely transform an outdated kitchen with minimal disruption on a modest budget. This single family home had great looking, good quality cabinetry that really didn't need to be replaced so we called in Just Faux You once again to lend us their talented hands to repaint them.

This kitchen gets an enormous amount of natural light throughout the day and the white on white finishes exacerbate the glow. Because of this we were able to darken every surface without creating a cave. The end result is a warm, rich space sure to delight for years to come.

The existing perimeter cabinets were painted using Sherwin Williams Standish White. They were glazed with chocolate (SW Deer Trail) and butterscotch (SW Graham Cracker) to give them an aged appearance. The island was painted a custom green and glazed with SW Deer Trail to tie it to the perimeter cabinets. White laminate counter tops were replaced with Tropic Brown Granite on all surfaces and the island bar seating was brought flush to the counter top height for a seamless look and extended work space. On the backsplash we used a dark chocolate marble and a travertine and glass mosaic over the sink that mimic the cabinet colors; lighter grout accentuates the diagonal pattern. Recessed can lighting and two handsome oil rubbed bronze chandeliers replaced the outdated and equally unattractive fluorescent light. Under cabinet lighting completes the lighting scheme. The client chose rich oil rubbed bronze pulls to coordinate with the new faucet.

BEFORE - Bright & Sterile

AFTER - Warm & Rich

Backsplash Detail

*Note the white switch plates will be faux finished to disappear into the stone

Faux Finishing: Susan Johnson & Renae McGuire, Just Faux You, Charlotte, NC

Granite: Tropic Brown, polished - Intown Granite, Charlotte, NC
Tile: 4" x 4" Louyang Cafe Marble, 1" x 1" Staccatto Travertine & Glass Mosaic, The Tile Shop; Charlotte, NC
Cabinet Hardware: Black Hawk Hardware; Charlotte, NC
Faucet: Moen, HD Kitchen & Bath Collection; Charlotte, NC
Island Chandeliers: Lee Lighting; Pineville, NC

Myers Park Kitchen Facelift

This kitchen belongs to a young couple in Myers Park. The goal was to update the completely whitewashed space in a timely and cost effective manner so that they could enjoy it over the next few years (while considering the possibility of resale or completely blowing out the back of the house and adding on their dream kitchen for a more permanent solution).

We would consider this a cosmetic kitchen remodel as all of the cabinetry and appliances stayed. The white Corian counter tops were replaced with Verde Butterfly granite on both the perimeter cabinets and island. The blue and cream delft tile was removed and replaced with handsome handmade 3" x 6" earth tone glazed ceramic tiles with a crackle finish to soften the look. The white and blue wallpaper was removed and a warm, soft neutral faux finish applied to the walls. A new stainless steel undermount sink and oil rubbed bronze faucet complete the fresh, warmer aesthetic.

When the homeowners bought the house the kitchen came with a very large wooden hutch. In order to update the hutch to the homeowners' taste we had it painted and distressed in a chocolate grey. Interior cabinet lighting was added and new crystal and oil rubbed bronze hardware adorns the doors. The island was repainted to match the hutch, creating a balanced, cohesive look.

BEFORE - White

AFTER - Warm

Hutch BEFORE

Hutch AFTER - Freshly painted & distressed with new hardware, lighting & glass shelves

Faux Finishing: Susan Johnson & Renae McGuire, Just Faux You, Charlotte, NC
Granite: Verde Butterfly, polished - Intown Granite, Charlotte, NC

Tile: Haven 3" x 6" Field tile in Bark, Renaissance Tile & Bath, Charlotte, NC

Cabinet Hardware: Restoration Hardware; Charlotte, NC
Faucet: Moen, Ferguson; Charlotte, NC