That's right, the kitchen makeover that started in NOVEMBER with a broken oven is over. Apart from the floors (which don't count since that is a multi-room job, right?) we are finished with the kitchen.
Let's look back at what the kitchen used to look like, shall we? This is with the seller's stuff.
A real tropical paradise right? Or should I say parrot-ice!
After 7 months of working off and on (including a one week blitz early on) we now have a fresh, clean, bright, and (mostly) neutral kitchen that I love spending time in!
So refreshing! We painted the walls, trim, ceiling, and cabinets. Even though the cabinets were white, they definitely needed to be repainted. What a huge difference a couple of coats of paint can make!
One of the first things we did was replace the countertops and sink (actually, that was our Christmas present!). The sink was a $60 clearance find and I love it SO much. It's ultra deep, and so much more convenient than our old basic model. We also replaced the faucet and sprayer.
The backsplash tile might be my favorite project to date. It made such a huge difference.
Believe it or not, we don't mind standing here at the end of the day and doing dishes! I made this roman shade using a $4 set of mini blinds and Ikea fabric.
One of the best things we did was declutter the countertops. We got rid of the coffee pot (it comes out when we have guests. We rarely use it otherwise) and cleared out a drawer for my cooking utensils. We also consolidated all of our documents and bills into the file folder next to the microwave. We also cleared off the top of the fridge. We used a paper tray to hold out bread, and bought canisters for coffee and cereal. It's the perfect breakfast station for us!
I love the color so much I want to marry it!
We made this area of wasted space a focal point with a storage piece and a plate collage. We've dded to it over time, and we plan to continue until we run out of space! I keep some of my more often used appliances and pots, and cuter serveware in here. I love the color it brings to the room!
We love the variety in the collage. From a cornbread pan handed down from Brett's great grandmother, to a tag sale plate transformed into a clock, to a handmade plate by yours truly, the variety is what makes it special.
By the cooking area, we have a floating spice rack and a sign to remind us of our Southern roots.
I'm happy to say I've got a new favorite room. By far.
