Featured Project Flawless Cabinet & Fireplace Painting in Edina A towering central fireplace can always anchor any modern living room. But if it has an outdated, dark coloring that dominates the entire environment, the entire space can feel heavy and restricted. Such was the case with one of our more recent fireplace painting projects, where we sought out to bring some light back into a vaulted room, ultimately requiring a sophisticated touch that still respected the architectural style of the home. Our project in question was when a regional designer referred Blue Eagle Painting to a close friend in Edina, MN, who was in need of a modern interior painting update. This project focused on transforming a large, imposing mantle fireplace alongside a full kitchen island and surrounding cabinet doors. Our team answered the call, applying advanced cabinet painting methodologies to revitalize the room using a refined midtone brown palette. Key Takeaways THE CHALLENGEUpdating a massive, towering fireplace mantle and detailed kitchen cabinetry without leaving unsightly brush strokes or altering hardware alignments. THE COATINGUtilizing professional spray techniques to apply an ultra-smooth, midtone brown finish across all cabinet doors, face frames, and architectural features. THE RESULTAn open, beautifully lightened living space autonomously executed within a two-week timeline, resulting in total satisfaction and future project requests. The primary goal of the renovation was to soften the visual impact of the large fireplace while updating the kitchen island to match the client's elegant style. Achieving a factory-grade finish required our team to spray all surfaces rather than use traditional brushes, all while the project demanded autonomous project management, as the homeowner was away during our operational hours. Project Summary Client Profile: Referral / Residential Kitchen & Living Area Project Location: Edina, MN Primary Objective: Modernize outdated living areas with professional wall painting services. Coating System: High-end sprayed application using premium cabinet painting solutions. Measurable Impact: Total satisfaction and a factory-smooth aesthetic that seamlessly lightened and opened a towering vaulted room. The Prep: Evaluating the Kitchen Cabinets & Fireplace Colors High-end properties in Edina often feature exceptional architectural details like pillars and vaulted ceilings that require specialized care. The initial diagnostic phase highlighted that a dark, jarring color scheme on the massive central fireplace was overpowering the natural light. Additionally, updating kitchen cabinets required a systematic teardown process to prevent misalignments during final reassembly. Our team uncovered a specific complication with a cabinet door mounted directly onto the dishwasher. Because the door could not be safely uninstalled from the appliance base, it required specialized, high-protection masking strategies to ensure no paint penetrated the internal mechanics. The Procedure: Autonomous Spray Applications & Meticulous Masking To guarantee a flawless surface free of brush marks, we executed a strict labeling and containment system. Every door and hinge was meticulously indexed and removed to ensure they returned to their exact original position. Our painters then created custom-sprayed color samples for a blind test, allowing the client to select the final midtone brown finish based purely on visual feel. "I sprayed up some samples, giving the client a better idea of exactly what it is going to look like when we are done." - (Dan, Blue Eagle Painting Inc.) Over the course of two weeks, our crew carefully masked off the entire living and kitchen areas. We sprayed the large mantle, flanking cabinets, and the kitchen island with multiple coats of premium paint. After arranging a full project indexing, our team was able to cross-reference site photographs to return all furniture and floor rugs to their exact original locations. Blue Eagle Painting crew spraying a factory-smooth midtone brown finish across the fireplace mantle and kitchen cabinetry. The Result: Lightened Living Spaces & Factory Quality The two-week precision spray project completely updated the home atmosphere, taming the towering fireplace and blending it seamlessly into the vaulted room. The factory-grade, brush-stroke-free finish on the cabinets also gave the kitchen a modern, upscale look that perfectly matched the client's personality. Our client was highly appreciative of our team's clean execution and seamless project management. The successful completion resulted in total satisfaction and established Blue Eagle Painting as the preferred choice for this client's upcoming hallway renovation! Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets Today With Blue Eagle Painting! Blue Eagle Painting specializes in factory-smooth finishes that bring aging millwork and architecture back to life. Our NARI and PCA-certified team ensures your residential interiors are treated with the highest degree of professionalism, transparency, and care. Looking to paint your Edina home to perfection? Contact Blue Eagle Painting today to schedule your complimentary color consultation! Blue Eagle Painting Inc. Brooklyn Center, MN Call 763-257-3951 or Schedule Online Frequently Asked Questions How do you avoid brush strokes during cabinet painting in Edina? We completely avoid brush marks by utilizing professional spray equipment rather than traditional brushes or rollers. This technique ensures a perfectly smooth, factory-grade finish on all doors, trim, and face frames. What is a blind color test for residential painting? A blind color test involves spraying actual paint samples onto trim pieces and hiding the names on the back. This allows homeowners to choose a color based entirely on how it coordinates with their lighting and flooring, free from marketing name biases. How does Blue Eagle Painting handle cabinet hardware during a project? Our crew carefully uninstalls and labels every single cabinet door, hinge, and piece of hardware before painting. This meticulous indexing system ensures that all components swing correctly and fit perfectly upon final reinstallation.