Of all the changes made to Briarcliffe the kitchen and butler's pantry area were the most dramatic. All the walls were covered in that 1960's dark brown imitation wood panelling. We decided that all walls needed to be lightened so we painted them a 1/2 tone of a creamy yellow colour called Weston Flax (HC5). The cabinets were primed several times and then painted with a 1/4 tone of Weston Flax in a Aqua Velvet latex eggshell enamel. The upper cabinet doors were taken off and left off to create a open display area for our many collections.

We recreated a french country look by removing the doors and cutting out a rectangler opening in them. This opening was then covered with chicken wire from the inside then a sheer drapery panel was hung behind..... everything was complete when the final addition of new glass knobs and pulls was made.

The butler's pantry went from a dark, dreary area with no life to a bright, vibrant space which is a joy to be in. A new Corian counter top and built in seamless country sink also helped to complete that french country look we were after.