This is pretty much where we left off in the last post—me trying to figure out whether I should use the spindles, or center the counter on the nightstand that makes up the kitchen center.
Because I seem to be in my “red” phase, I reached for some ASCP in Primer Red. I’m hoping this kitchen center will be gender neutral, so that I little boy might feel comfortable using it as well as girls.
Loving the red!
I decided this kitchen center needs a granite countertop. 
Using what I have left over from when I painted my countertops, I got busy giving the Giani treatment to this miniature version.
The first step is to apply primer. On my countertops I used a roller, but I took the easy way out and used a brush for this project.
The primer is such a FLAT black! I cut come trim to mimic a ceramic cook top stove.
I put the same primer on the trim.
Using some Scotch Blue painter’s tape, I taped off the cooktop, then removed the trim so I could start sponge painting the “faux granite”.
There are three colors for the Giani Granite paint.
I worked in small sections. You can seethe portion to the left of the cooktop is just about done, and I’ve moved on to the area to the right of the cooktop.
Done!
I measured and cut some trim for the backsplash.
I used polycrylic on the entire countertop and cooktop surface. I also painted and poly’ed the trim, and attached the backsplash trim and the cooktop trim.
And she waits for more work. I feel like I will NEVER get this baby finished! I have picked up a faucet at the ReStore. Still need to figure out what I’m going to do for the knobs, and the spindles.
I appreciate all the ideas and input from the last post about the spindles. You’ve really got me thinking about what I can do to make it more stable with those spindle legs.
I am hoping for a cooler day to get this project knocked out very soon. I’m so over it, and ready for it to be D.O.N.E.
gail
Holly
It's looking great Gail! I can't wait to see it finished. 🙂
debbie
Love it Gail,, its looking great. Cant wait to see it finished.
Sylvia
Another great job! Can't wait to see the final product.
Mindi
It is looking SOOOO good!! The counter is amazing!! I love the red, and the bead board, and the trim...I can't wait to see the finished product!!
nova c.
Love the way it is looking!!! Can't wait for the next update!
Toqua's Crafts
Gail, Has anyone told you lately that you are AWESOME?!! You are doing an AMAZING job.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Wow, your little kitchen is going to look just like the real thing!
Terri
It is coming together perfectly...I can't wait for this to be done so I can see the end result! Lovin' the red, great choice. Perfect way to do both the counter and the stove tops! So freakin' cute!
Susan
That is going to be awesome Gail! The countertop finish is a perfect addition!
Susan
cassie
WOW! it is looking SO good!
Doris Henson
Ya want to come do my counter tops?? This is awesome!!! Can't wait to see it finished too!
Sue
Instead of knobs you could go with the very sleek and modern version of touch control (maybe made with the Silhouette). I'm thinking something along this line: http://www.whirlpool.com/kitchen-1/cooking-2/cooktops-3/-%5BG9CE3065XB%5D-1001302/G9CE3065XB/
Have a wonderful rest of the week Gail!
Hugs,
Sue