We began our remodel April 8th and finished this Monday, May 13th. We learned a lot, spent a little more than our original budget but made it through the remodel with relative ease *only a few tears were shed* I searched for ages to find my metal stools. I couldn’t afford these stools from Industry West *which is in Florida and would have cost an additional $70 in shipping* I was lucky to find a set of two at Overstock for half of what the other stools sold for, YAY! I also saved money on curtains by reusing the fabric I bought at the Ban.do yard sale.
We are in love with our kitchen. It went from being our least favorite to our absolute favorite room in our house. I am so happy we did it for us. I wasn’t really thinking about resale value or designing it for a future owner. We poured our hearts into this room and I think it shows. I can’t help but smile when I walk in the kitchen. You can watch a full slideshow on my flickr.
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| I scrubbed every inch of the stove |
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| New laundry nook curtains |
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| I love our faucet! |
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| Eventually I plan on new curtains over the fridge |
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| I love our new pinboard, keeps the clutter off our fridge doors |
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| Before we had to get on the floor and dig in the back of the cabinet to find our pots, now this carousel makes it easy to stay organized. |
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| Even our old upper cabinets look great! |
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| hello blue lovely interior cabinets! |
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| I am still on the search for the garcon plate *update, I found it in San Diego, it’s being shipped this week!* |
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| Bonjour |
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| Olivia’s new apron |
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| My stools are so gorge! I may order two more. |
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| I love my new faucet and the water pressure!! |
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| Even the inside of the fridge got a makeover |
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Here’s the source list for the kitchen.
Contractor: The amazing Rene Cardona
Copper Plumbing: Rene Cardona
Floors: We got brand new floors from our amazing contractor!!
Electrician: Leonardo *Borrowed from our neighbors*
Cabinets: Ikea Akurum/Lidingo Base cabinets, Interior Fittings – Rationell Corner base cabinet carousel
Countertops: Ikea Numerar 1 1/2″ beech butcher block countertops *use wood conditioner to keep them moist*
Sink: Ikea DOMSJÖ single Sink bowl with strainer
Faucet: Overstock.com Concord Modern Oil Rubbed Bronze Spiral Pull-down Kitchen Faucet
Dishwasher: Ikea Intergrated Renlig Dishwasher
Stove/Microwave: Already Owned GE
Refrigerator: Already Owned Samsung
Backsplash: Home Depot Datile Subway Tile Panels *only needed 2 boxes*
Island: Ikea Groland Kitchen Island *Industrial castors from Home Depot*
Paint Colors: Glidden/Martha Stewart Whetstone Grey and Pure White
Knobs and Pulls: Pottery Barn Classic Hardware
Light Fixture: Pottery Barn Pendant Kit, Bronze finish + Bell Shaped Shade, White / Teardrop Filament Bulb, 60 Watt
Rug: West Elm Gradated Stripe Cotton Dhurrie – Half Moon 2 x 3 Rug
Stools: Overstock.com Tabouret 24-inch Lemon Bar Stools
Affirmation Banner: Etsy Secret Holiday & Co
Vintage Letters: Nordstrom
Accessories: Anthropologie, Etsy, West Elm & Target
Curtains: Fabric purchased at a garage sale and Anthropologie dish towels
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| Liv told me “I like your kitchen Mom, it’s bweautiful!“ |
Thanks to all my readers for allowing me to go on endlessly about
kitchens for the past few months. Our next project is our backyard.
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I love the contrast of the dark floor against the white cabinets, and the pop of color from the appliances and furniture really make things look interesting. I know you said you guys weren't thinking about putting more value into your home with this remodel, but I certainly think that it's a major improvement. Thanks for sharing!
I pretty much observed that most people who renovate their kitchen these days usually want to have a portable drawer. It's actually the best hardware to install, especially when you really don't have a big kitchen. In fact, this is the most common space-saving solution that contractors usually suggest to their clients. It will also allow you to keep your kitchen tools organized.
Herb Koguchi @ Kroll Construction
I saw your kitchen on the Kitchn. You did an amazing job. It is really adorable.