An experienced renovator gave her kitchen an instant facelift using leftover paint from previous projects.
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Who lives here?
Lisa Spaarwater and Michael Muller
Artwork
The artwork above the kitchen table has great sentimental value, says Lisa. “We received it 19 years ago as a wedding gift from our friend Heidi Neethling, an artist in the Netherlands.”
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The kitchen
Obstacles are merely challenges that require a little more patience and creativity to overcome. – Lisa
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Re-use it
Re-using old furniture is always a good way to reduce costs. This old shelf was painted with a coat of Dulux Gooseberry Fool 3 and now serves as a striking display area for items such as the painting by Garda Everson; it also highlights a collection of old plates above it.
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Gold
The gold-coloured handles, which Lisa initially wanted to get rid of, perfectly complement the new colour. “I couldn’t believe how beautiful they look – and we managed to save a few bucks in the process!”
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Shelving
Michael made the shelves from scrap timber; the shelf supports were made by a local carpenter. The countertop was sanded and then sealed with Dulux Woodgard Interior Satin; it’s water-repellent as well as stain- and scratch-resistant.
Credits
Referenced from Gallo images / Home Magazine