About as exciting as watching paint dry
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 9 Comments 
Not much progress on the kitchen front I'm sorry. Looking a bit sad. Too many distractions! I'm not the most diligent of painters. Actually I hate it. Any excuse and I'll walk away from painting for a short break, a long break, any break. The cupboards are done though. Could perhaps do with a third coat but they are still drying and I'll see how I feel they look tomorrow. When I say done I mean on this side of the room. The other side still needs one more coat.
Still to do:
- paint splash back white.
- paint counter top. Not sure if it will be white or black. Ideally I'd like a butcher block top but this is just a weekend paint tart-up so butcher block may have to wait. The current top is a badly stained, faded and in places melted blue speckle laminate. I had even thought about building tops from recycled timber off cuts but that is also on the "must do it another weekend" list.
- paint architraves around door to bathroom.
- paint door.
- "wallpaper" the end wall.
- ? "wallpaper" the backs of the retro shelves.
- ignore the old blue and white tessellated tiles. Just ignore them. Perhaps a kilim. Same with the rust on the old enamel wood burning stove. Ignore ... perhaps paint another weekend ...or just ignore.
- Oil the floors.
- Put up with the old microwave. One thing you never consider is how hard it is for blind people to use modern appliances. This old clunker of a microwave is the easiest thing for Kelvin to use. I want a new stainless steel one but can't find one with a basic "tactile" control panel that is easy for him to use.
- re-arrange those shelves and get some 70s retro groove happening!
- get a new camera or learn how to take better shots on a grey day.
- eat chocolate eggs and chocolate rabbits and chocolate anything washed down with white wine.
- relax back at work on Wednesday.
This is a shot after one coat but the main reason to show you is that little industrial stool. It's the inspiration for this spend under $100 fix. Actually I think the $100 includes the wine and chocolate :) Oh I just noticed I got black paint on the white fireplace. Must touch that up ... tomorrow. Glass of wine anyone?
Reader Comments (9)
I'm exhausted reading that list. The black looks great, Jo! Enjoy the rest of the long weekend. xx
Love the black. I thought about painting my kitchen bottom cupboards black but chickened out, as I worried it would be too dark with all the grey weather we have. I think you get alot more sun than I do here near Vancouver.
Thanks for posting. Love to see what you're doing to that great old house.
SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!!!! At least your existing cabinets are plain so a paint job does wonders to transform them. I hate painting too but I would have helped you, you know, if I didn't live on the other side of the world... I'd prefer that to studying French.
(and for the 18th time get yourself a decent DSLR camera and a wide angle lens!!!)
Wow that is looking great...I so feel the same way about painting. The only good bits are choosing the colour and the end result. Speaking of good bits the only good bit on the list is the scond last point, so I vote it goes to top of the list ha. Maybe you could wallpaper the microwave, just kidding! Have you chosen the wallpaper ?...is it vintage? you know I am thinking. Can't wait to see it. I was talking to Heather Mildwaters ie Ipswich Antique Centre, you and the K man need to introduce yourselves, she is new to the cyber world and was very excited you were in her midst...I am rambling so I will go...glad Dr Gorgous didn't knock wine and chocolate off the list, ha, Happy Easter to you all xxx Katherine PS Ahhh that stool...
Of course wine and chocolate are off the list but I'm ignoring Dr Gorgeous this weekend. I figure eating omega 3 rich salmon counteracts the bad effects of choco-wine. It's smoked salmon that counts right? The wallpaper isn't wallpaper but it is vintage and involves glue. Small flightless birds from cold climates is another clue.
Black looks so fantastic against the colour of your wood floors. One of my all time favourite combinations. Very nice choice.
I wish I could be there to help you Jo because, it's true, I love to paint.
Best wishes with the project(s to nth), A
Lovely to meet and stalk someone close to me... You have bought a little touch of lovely to downtown Ippy. Is Bunnings at Booval close enough for a taxi ride or the big red shed at west ipswich? They may have the benchtop you seek.
Hey Carmsea I forgot to ask where you are in Ipswich. I'm thinking coffee get together for blog addicts.
Hi Jo, I live at Karana Downs but would certainly venture to "town" for coffee.