Comments on: DIY Kitchen Upgrade: Simple Sew-Easy Valance

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:22:49 +0000

Hi, I just read this today, I have the same butternut cabinets in my kitchen top and bottom with formica corian-type countertops in a very dark brown. Hardware is the bronzy stuff. Walls are BM dark beige. (very gold mustard looking) I am tired of how “yellow” my kitchen is. I want to update. I am thinking of painting cupboards (creamy white) at some point but in the meantime thought it would be easier to paint walls. I keep looking at grays. Ideally the new gray would go great later with the creamy white cupboards. (Decorating in stages.) What gray to choose. Also, my foyer has a wallpaper that is very red/brown, with BM Salmon Stream the closest red. The wallpaper has both black and gold willow trees etched into it– sounds awful maybe but it is very cool and gets lot sof compliments. You can see into the kitchen from the foyer. Floor is tile and variations of whites and yellow-y).

How can I cut some of the yellow? any suggestions? Hope this is not too much to ask.
9/19/11

By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Painting Kitchen Cabinets, Etc.

Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Painting Kitchen Cabinets, Etc. — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:04:22 +0000

[...] I recycled the 1” x 2” birch strip from the old valance I made last year. 2) I clipped two strips of fabric for the swags. 3) Then I used [...]

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:05:17 +0000

Thanks for reposting this Kate! I cannot wait to try this for the three pane window in our new kitchen! Promise to send pictures along if it turns out well. Wish me luck!

By: h2oh

h2oh — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:13:32 +0000

Absolutely awesome!! And Please tell me your brother lives in Kansas City… pretty please!

By: aahcoffee

aahcoffee — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:47:00 +0000

I like the valance…and your brother is cute. :)

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:54:00 +0000

Simply lovely! I can’t believe I came across your post! Just last night, as I was washing up the dinner dishes, I looked at my kitchen valance and thought “I really ought to make some nice new ones”- so thanks for your informative and inspiring tutorial!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:01:00 +0000

It looks fabulous!

By: G+D

G+D — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:28:00 +0000

Love it! An upgrade for certain!

By: Laurel @ Ducks in a Row

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:26:00 +0000

I absolutely love it – love the fabric you chose – love that it softens it, but doesn’t make it country – love that you posted a tutorial so I can copy – see mine coming soon!

By: Elise

Elise — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:45:00 +0000

I loved it before and NOW I REALLY LOVE IT!!!! Great tutorial and your brother is FUN-NEE!!! (I’m wondering about a lovely lawyer friend we know ~not you, silly! Single… nice family!) I’m just saying… Tee Hee BEAUTIFUL valance! Nice work… Would it be terrible to ask if you could show more of your gorgeous kitchen!?! I think yours is even MORE amazing than your inspiration piece!