March 14, 2011

a new look

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when we built our house 2.5 years ago the builder wanted to charge us $700 to upgrade our cabinet handles. ( not kidding, can you imagine?! ) needless to say we found an option that we could live with, at no extra cost. Fast forward to now and our kitchen is ready for a little update. A trip to a new Lowe's in the neighborhood,and there we have it, bright shiny new hardware ( for under $75 ). I am adoring the polished chrome finish.. even Kevin notices the difference!

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25 comments:

  1. First House on the RightMarch 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Looks fab! Good on you for waiting, and what a saving! Nicolex

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  2. KathysueMarch 14, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Isn't that amazing that they would actually charge that much to upgrade. You were very wise to wait and do it yourself, Good for you and they look great,Kathysue

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  3. LatteLisaMarch 14, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    A 'new kitchen' for less than $75 ... love that ;-)

    $700 to upgrade the cabinet handles! Was that guy serious?!!

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  4. MimiMarch 14, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Love your chrome handles. Great buy! Mimi xx

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  5. GeorgyMarch 14, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Wow what a difference the handles make. It looks great, love crome and white. G

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  6. SHERRY HARTMarch 14, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I'm with Kevin...they look great!

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  7. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    They look so great! A great update! I'd like to see the whole kitchen too:)

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  8. jen leitzellMarch 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Love the new chrome hardware! Great update!

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  9. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    They look great! I had those drawer pulls in my last house, classic - possibly my favorite pulls :)

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  10. Lovin That!March 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a difference - they look great!

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  11. Down ComforterMarch 14, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Those are some new and improved jazzy cabinet

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  12. DianeMarch 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Love the new look and isnt it great to find a bargain. But adding just one piece of custom hardware can really turn a room around.

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  13. jen e.March 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    beautiful!- love the new look!!

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  14. MarianneMarch 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love the new look! So pretty and shiny!

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  15. AshMarch 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    love the drawer pulls! it's amazing how contractors' prices are INSANELY ridiculous compared to DIYing it...

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  16. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)March 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Wow- what an insane amount to charge for switching out cabinet knobs! You did a great job and chose beautiful knobs! I love Lowe's!

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  17. That Girl in PearlsMarch 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Wow, it came out great!! We are doing everything through Lowes... my new best friend. Great pricing for a great look!

    Hope you have a wonderful Monday!
    B.

    That Girl in Pearls

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  18. Danielle Oakey InteriorsMarch 14, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    the change is lovely..show us more of your kitchen!

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  19. MaryMarch 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    What a difference $75 dollars can make!!! It looks fantastic!

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  20. About Last WeekendMarch 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Wow - what a difference. Looks amazing with the black!

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  21. ALRMarch 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Honestly, this makes such a big difference. I love it! I think you made a great selection:)

    Amy R.

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  22. Pinecone CampMarch 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Nice spruce up Sarah! All that prettiness for $75 - well done.
    janis

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  23. KendallMarch 14, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Nice little facelift! Great work!

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  24. Alex {Things That Sparkle}March 14, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Looks amazing! Totally makes me think we need to do the same thing...

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  25. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Well done! (I'll keep my nasty comments about builder's up charges to myself..)

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