What's Happened to Gwyneth's Face?

before

after, puffy

after, gaunt

Not sure, but it's not good.

My Kitchen, 4 Years Later

My story is a long & sad one, all about a remodel gone wrong. I know custom cabinetry can be a wonderful thing. I've seen it happen. But when your lovely custom cabinet-maker suddenly ups & leaves, 1/2 way through, it's a very, very bad thing indeed. Some days I hope he's alive, others I hope he's not.

But I've recovered. Made do. Patched a few things here and there, and it's looking better. Really. And now all this patching & raw wood needs paint. So with loads of windows, white walls, ceilings & subway tile, carrara marble, a gray slate floor, and 2 all-white kitchens behind me, dare I paint it charcoal like Gwyneth?

Might it work?