As some of you might know, we have been plugging away at what seems like the never ending kitchen project. And we haven’t even done any major construction projects, like tearing the ceiling down, or swapping out the lights above the sink and island, or changing the countertops. We have, however, been plugging away at phase 1 things, like new paint, plate rack wall, new backsplash, new shelves, and making a focal wall out of DIY chalkboard paint! Which is what I’m going to share with you today. And hopefully as we wrap up the shelves with new corbels this week, I can show you where we are at so far in the rest of the kitchen.
But once it was complete, it was everything I was hoping it would turn out to be. Perfectly subtle, but enough to grab your attention. It disguise’s the wall, that awkwardly popped out, and adds the perfect touch of character. I scribbled all over it quite quickly, more or less because I couldn’t wait to see what it looked like finished, but I’m so happy I didn’t resort to my black chalkboard paint left over from the dining room door. Will I be rushing into making some more of my own Chalkboard paint, probably not anytime soon. But am I glad I waited to see what it was like when it was all done, You better believe it!
You can see our Farmhouse Kitchen decor HERE, and to see how I transformed our kitchen into the space you see today full of character, check out our Kitchen Progression post HERE.
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Julie says
You said you let it cure. Exactly what was this process and how long did it take? Also, I know when you use the pre made chalk board paint it says to rub chalk on it. Was this part of your process??
Thank you!!
Bre says
Hi Julie! Curing it is rubbing chalk on it. Sorry technical term, didn’t mean to make it confusing 🙂
Kathy Nordmann says
Hi Bre, LOVE your blog! I have a question about this project. What color grout do you use? Thanks!
Lisa Marie Wells says
Thank you!! Thank you!!! Love your home!!! I stop by all the time for inspo!!!
Lisa Marie Wells says
I adore your home!! I found your blog on Instagram! Love the colors in the kitchen!!! Can you share the color of your door?? Thanks so much!!
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Thank you Lisa!!! So happy to have connected with you 🙂 For the door I used the Anne Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite. So it has a tiny hint of navy with a good amount of charcoal grey 🙂 Thank for stopping by 🙂 XO~Bre
Lisa Marie Wells says
I adore your home!! I found your blog on Instagram! Love the colors in the kitchen!!! Can you share the color of your door?? Thanks so much!!
Carissa(GoodNCrazy) says
I would give ANYTHING to know which two colors your mixed to make this color of gray for the Chalk paint?? PURTY PLEASE?!!!
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Hi Carissa!! So the chalk paint I did was total trial and error :/ so while I don’t have an exact color or portion, I used the grey paint from my dining room – woodsmoke, and then the paint in my kitchen – horizon. I wanted it to have the same undertone so I used the same colors and then added the grout. At first I tried 50/50 and it was still a bit too dark for me, so I kept adding more horizon (kitchen color) until it was what I wanted maybe like 60/40? Sorry I don’t have an exact, it was just kind of off the cuff 😉 Good Luck! And thanks for stopping by 😉 ~Bre
Taylor Root says
Looks great! Would this work for exterior too? I want to paint my concrete fence in chalkboard. Also, did you have to paint 3 coats because of the chalkboard factor? I only want to paint 1-2 coats. Thank you, Katie 🙂
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Good question Taylor, I’m not really sure how it would hold up outside, due to the water factor? rain / snow/ ice? My thought it that over time it would chip, however Home depot came out with a GREAT line of outdoor paint for wood or concrete this past year, I believe it’s called deck over, and I would probably go that route instead. Hope that helps! ~Bre
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke Photography says
LOVE this!!! Love that light gray color especially!
Jenn @ Clean and Scentsible says
So pretty!! I love how soft the gray is. Thanks so much for sharing this at The Inspiration Exchange. We will be featuring this tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend and we hope to see you back next Tuesday night!
Jenn 🙂
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Thanks so much!! Glad you all liked it 🙂 So sweet of you for the feature !! ~Bre
This Sarah Loves says
This is gorgeous! What paint color was the grey paint? I love how much calmer this feels than a black wall.
Sarah
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
HI Sarah!! Thanks so much for the sweet comment 🙂 They grey color is Wood Smoke by Glidden, and I mixed it with the new paint color in the kitchen, Horizon by Ben Moore 🙂 Hope that helps! ~Bre
Kris Vogelsang says
That wall looks excellent! I love the ‘quiet’ of it-not the jarring typical black, stunning! Nice job!
Kaara A says
Beautiful! I absolutely love it.
What paint colors did you use?
Thanks,
Kaara
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
Hi Kaara! I used Wood Smoke by Glidden, and Horizon by Ben Moore 🙂 Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by 🙂 ~Bre
Amber Koogler says
Brave! I can’t convince my husband to let me do this…yet. Very cool! Please come share at Give Me The Goods! Dimples & Pig Tales
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
I would love to!!! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 ~Bre
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
LOVE it! the color is awesome!!!! beautiful job!