Another one of my very fun blog friends, Ashley in Alabama, did a kitchen renovation not too long ago and even if you may have seen it featured on other blogs, I haven’t showed it off yet. So I’m gonna! Ashley and her talented hubby did a fantastic job of taking a standard builder’s grade kitchen and turning it into the kitchen of their dreams.
A kitchen that matched their personalities: fun, playful, colorful
You can see the entire kitchen renovation on Ashley’s blog, The Handmade Home.
A nice kitchen, but not what they wanted, the duo took on the challenge of updating and making it their own beautiful space.
Before: Nice, but a little blah! Ashley is a fantastic artist and has much of her artwork around her house, which I have had the privilege to see in person. She has done some amazing things around her place and the kitchen is the latest room to be Ashley-tized.
Now it’s an all white dreamy vision, with accent colors of aqua and yellow. 
Fun, yes! What a difference some white paint makes. I say it every. single. time. Paint rocks for updating those kitchens.
Ashley chose to do a lot of open storage cabinets and it looks great too. A good way to display those collectibles that you don’t want to hide. Show ’em off!
She added a real beadboard backsplash right over the old tile, so that it could be taken off later if someone wanted to. Not permanent, but fun.
I just adore those cute flirty yellow curtains and the decoupaged yummy that Ashley made out of scrapbook paper. 
To entertain her 3 adorable kiddos, she added chalkboard paint to the fridge and the front of her island. Perfect spot for some artist in training children to get their arts and crafts on.
Don’t you love that pantry door with the funky graphic fabric?
Ashley, great job on your kitchen reno! I absolutely love all the fun details and colors you used. You are so talented and creative.
Go on over and say hi to Ashley!  You will love her too, she’s sweet and adorable.
I love Ashley’s style, it’s so fun! I’ve been following her for a while! The Handmade Home is one of my favorite places to visit! and I’m from Alabama, makes me feel closer to home!
Debbie
Hey Rhoda! Thanks so much for the super sweet shout out! Means even more coming from such a wonderfully talented lady like yourself! I’m totally flattered. 😉 You are AH-MAZING. 😉
Debbie-you are such a sweet person. Thank you for your kind words!
MUAH! Have a blessed Friday!!!
LOVE Ashley’s redo—thanks for giving a shout-out to a very talented Alabama girl!
Bright and cheery!
Love the chalkboard paint on the fridge! Great idea. =)
What a difference! So pretty!
Happy weekend hugs,
Kat
Wow!! I can’t believe this is the same kitchen!! LOVE all of the changes!! Just beautiful!!
This kitchen is beautiful! So clean and refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
Allyson
http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com
What a great kitchen. I love the fridge and the letters! I’m holding a feature friday too -napkin rings BOGO. Jennifer
LOVE IT. So fresh and whimsical. The basics are traditional which is so smart but the accessories and paint color where all the personal style come from give it such a fun family feel. When she wants to change it up yet again it will be easy to do. Smart and stylish girl.
Kudos.
Pam
Yummy is right! It looks so inviting!
I love the aqua and yellow! The refrigerator redo was ingenious.
I love Debbie’s porch and Ashley’s kitchen re-do! And, yes, I love Home Goods a TON! (I miss that and TJ Maxx and Marshall’s and Hobby Lobby–don’t get me wrong, I love Italy, but there are some real advantages to life back at home, too!)
How are you my dear beautiful friend?
I pray that you are great!!!
Hugs/blessings,
Lana
I’m not sure if I like this kitchen re-do. Maybe I’m from the wrong generation, but I don’t really get it.
YUMMMY indeed.
The Before photos look OK but it’s kinda lifeless.
The white and turquoise colors (with a mix and match of yellow and green) really accentuated the look and feel of the renovated kitchen. The flower-theme design is perfect this coming summer. I would love to get some inspiration from this layout.
BTW, what type of white paint is that?
Love how bright and great it looks!! The Yummy is very clever!!
I’m going to agree with Eileen. I actually like the “Before” better. It just needs some accessorizing to make it look more personal. I guess that is what is fun about decorating though – we all have different tastes.
What an incredible transformation. I love, love, love the results! In fact my feet are cold now because this rocked my socks off.
Ha, bad joke, I know…I just couldn’t resist. 🙂
I’ve been oogling her kitchen since I first saw it. I have a white kitchen with pops of color like hers, but have been contemplating more open cabinets. And her YUMMY above the cabinets…LOVE IT!!
Remind me about your recipe party. I want to make sure and give a shout out to it from mine.
Wow! LOVE it! She did an amazing job, and I can’t believe how much bigger the room looks now!