I’ve posted briefly about our kitchen reno before, but, honestly, it was a crappy post with crappy pictures. Hopefully I can redeem myself here….
We hired a contractor to do this work for us, since we were so burned out from our previous home reno in Texas. Sometimes I wish we had stuck it out and done this on our own, but, guys I was tired. And living in a hotel with a stinky basset hound is for the birds, I was ready to get out of there asap.
Here’s the kitchen before:
During:
After:
We kept the old appliances and added the microwave in place of the vent-a-hood. The old cabinets were replaced with white shaker style cabinets, the backsplash was replaced with white subway tile and those terrible counter tops were replaced with salt and pepper granite.
Another before:
We already had a butcher block from Ikea that we brought from our previous house, so I used the old butcher block to make an industrial coffee table for the Hubs basement man cave.
We also replaced the laminate with a different, better quality laminate. It’s no fab-wood-floor, but it was cost-effective, better looking and easy to clean. The previous floor didn’t have any texture to it, making it look a little on the cheap side.
Before:
We kept the same layout but got rid of the desk area in favor of some storage.
For some easy, DIY, chalkboard art like the one above, check out this post.
I have no idea what drive pin punches are, but those were my grandpa’s and I just love that little container.
The scale was a thrift store find.
Progress pics:
That thing in the middle was a thrift store find from my father-in-law. I think it’s the original slap-chop!
The mandatory mason jar soap dispenser – made from one of my Mom’s vintage finds.
The Cosco stool was also Grandpa’s. The thing is covered in paint and some have suggested painting, it’s perfect just how it is, I just can’t.
One of my grandmother’s canning jars doing double duty as a vase.
Those kitchen chairs lived outside at our last house and when we moved, they got some new paint and much needed re-upholstery. The curtains are Premier Prints and I made the pillow covers. So easy, y’all.
The light fixture was a save from McKinney Trade Days – It’s an old Luby’s light fixture. I’m so in love with it. I had that thing when we lived in Texas and had been trying to sell the pair, but when we got news that we were moving, I knew I had to keep them for myself. I planned the whole kitchen around that guy. The other one broke in the move. Sad day. In true hoarder fashion, I totally kept the pieces.
The handmade herringbone was a spur of the moment crafty project made from something I dug out of the trash.
The table was also a save from Craigslist. It was originally listed for $40. I called and hung up a few times. Rude, I know. Hubs hated the table, I mean, it was pretty hideous, so I was at the corner of hubs-hates-it and I-know-he’s-wrong-about-this. When I saw it re-listed for $25, it was game on.
I’m all about DIY, but having someone do the bulk of the work in here was pretty worth it.
What do you think, would you rather hire someone for this kinda thing or are you a DIY-or-Die kinda person?
Have a great week, kids. Hug.
dena@heartsandsharts.com
just love the results, This is so beautiful.. i just showcased your kitchen on my blog.. Please have a look if you don’t mind.. I would be too glad if you like my post. Thanks in Advance.
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Love it! Awesome makeover. I read the comments about the kitchen on your haters page… seriously?? That person is crazy! It’s beautiful 🙂
Hahaha! Thank you so much, Amanda!!
I have the EXACT thing going on with a drop soffit over my bay window. I can’t hang Roman shades as a result and need curtains, but the angles make rids difficult. What did you use for the curtain hardware? Did you attach it to the ceiling or did you have room on the wall?
Hey Allison! I used a cheapy cafe rod from HD – I attached it to the wall and it was a bit of a tight squeeze, the finials are pretty much touching the cabinets on either side.
Lovely redo!!! What is the source for the farm animal prints on the dining room wall?
Thanks, Sara! I actually made those with my Silhouette Cameo. 🙂
I love what you did with the kitchen… it looks great! I was wondering if you would be able to share to total cost of the renovation and if not, I completely understand! Are you a professional decorator/designer o rmore like myself….. someone who loves to decorate? I read pretty much everything on interior decorating, attend workshops, read magazines, watch HGTV and WTN and also provide consultation for friends and family…. this is truly my passion and always find stories like yours inspiring…. thanks for sharing!
Hey Valerie! Thank you! No, I am not a pro, I only play one on the internet. 🙂 I am not sure of the total reno for the kitchen because we did several things throughout the house at once. The cabinets were a steal at 3k, including installation and hardware. I’d say the whole thing, including the granite, backsplash, and floors were around 7k.
what is the paint color in the breakfast nook?
Hi, Joo! The paint color is Sculptor’s Clay by Behr.
It’s beautiful! I love the shaker cabinets.
Thank you, Andrea!
I love the curtains by the window above the sink. I have a window above my sink and I had been struggling with a window covering option. Where did you get those curtains?
Thanks, Emily. I actually made those. I was struggling with the same thing so I decided to sew some. The fabric is Premier Prints Chipper Storm Twill. If you don’t have a sewing machine, there are some great tutorials on new sew curtains out there and using the curtain clip rings will eliminate the extra step of making a rod pocket. If you need any help, just holler at me! 🙂
Oh wow, your kitchen looks fabulous! It’s so much lighter and brighter than the “before” kitchen. =) I also like the handles you chose for your cabinets; they bring a contemporary flare. xoxo
Thanks, Laura! I had planned on using the old pulls to save some money but the cabinet guy was like “No. No, no, no. I can’t let you do that.” He had some source with a great price so we went for it. I think Ikea sells something similar to the new pulls.
I’d definitely have to pay someone to do it. I’d love to have the patience, but God can only give one person so many gifts. HAHA ;D
Hhahaha! I think dealing with a contractor takes just as much patience!
Your new space is gorgeous! I love the entire look. We are currently doing renovations on our new home we just purchased. All our kitchen is getting now is freshly painted cabinets and a new sink… but it’s amazing how much those small changes do to transform a space!
Thank you, Amanda! Hope all of your kitchen projects go smoothly!
Love it! If I wasn’t on a fixed income I would pay someone to do it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful kitchen.
Thank you, Shirley!!
Your contractor did an awesome job but I’m sure it would not look this way without all your decorating touches. Great Job!
Thank you, Amy!