Alright. Let’s keep this real. I’ve been glaring at my kitchen for years. I pretty much give it the stink-eye every chance I get. It’s outdated, I can barely stand the sight of the orange cabinets, and the appliances and countertops are just plain blah.
But, guess what? It’s getting better! It’s finally getting better!
Our kitchen is slowly transforming. First, the new floors were put in last summer, which immediately made it look much better.
…and recently we had our island trimmed out with some beefier base molding and woodwork to give it more detail and character. (We did not DIY this, so I really don’t know dimensions or details.)
My favorite part of the woodwork is the corbels that were added under the countertop! I painted the island a gorgeous gray color, “Fieldstone” by Benjamin Moore. It is one shade darker than my wall color, “Vapor Trails.” The two grays look fabulous together.
And speaking of the countertop, isn’t this gorgeous?
After researching marble-looking countertops, I settled on a quartz product that looks like marble, but is much more practical for our family. This particular quartz is from Silestone, and it’s called “Snowy Ibiza.” I purchased it through Home Depot, and I am VERY happy with it.
If I only showed you this angle of the kitchen, you might believe that it was all finished…ha!
Updating and improving the kitchen island is just the start though. I have already begun painting the kitchen cabinets white since I took these pictures last week, and we’ll be ordering quartz for the surrounding countertops as well. Add some subway tile, a new fancy faucet, and some new appliances, and I might finally like my kitchen! 😉
I constantly have to remind myself where we started 3 years ago:
We actually have come a long way!
Have a great day!
It’s looking so beautiful, April! Love the color you chose for the island and the countertops! Can’t wait to see the rest of the transformation!
~Abby =)
Thank you, Abby! xo
I LOVE that counter top!! What a great choice. You’re making me wish we were ready to tackle our 1984 kitchen (it’s going to be a massive project). 🙂
Oh, Heidi…I feel your pain! Just hang in there! For us, it’s been one project at a time (not just one giant kitchen overhaul). It’s a process! 😉
Hi,
I too opted for the silestone. My cabinets are the same color as yours and I will start painting them in the next few month. I will use fusion paint in a very light gray. Can’t wait!
Your redo so far is splendid!
How exciting, Gabi! We must have similar tastes! 😉
You have come a long way and the island looks amazing!! I can’t wait to see the changes that are coming next!!! So fun!!
Thank you, Krista! xo
Love the bowl on your island where did you get it
Thank you, Shirley! Hobby Lobby. 😉
April – this is SO beautiful!! And I am so happy you posted about the countertops. I’m still on the search for the perfect faux marble and this isn’t one I’ve seen before. It looks amazing!
Thank you, Sarah! I’m very happy with it! xo
April, your kitchen looks just beautiful (as does your entire house!)!
Thank you, Susan! xo
Your island looks beautiful and those countertops, I LOVE them! We’re planning a kitchen gut/renovation in the upcoming future and I’m dreaming of marble counters, but know they are far from practical with a family. I’m so glad you love yours and will definitely look into quartz!
Thank you, Katie! I have been dreaming of this transformation for years, so it feels good to finally make some changes! 😉
What a transformation, April! It’s going to look gorgeous when it’s finished We’re working on a kitchen reno right now, and are going with Quartz counters too. I love the look.. And your island turned out beautifully!
Thank you so much, Laura! Our kitchen transformation has been slow and steady. Good luck on yours! I can’t wait to see how it turns out! 😉
Your kitchen updates are beautiful so far! I’m dreaming of my own kitchen reno hopefully this year. Thanks for the great ideas. Love the paint colors and countertops. Now that you are painting the cabinets, would you recommend painting the cabinets before installing new floors?
Does your counter ever look taupe or cream colored?
Nope! It always looks white with slight gray veining. 🙂
Thank you for the pictures of your countertops. I was having a hard time committing to the Snowy Ibiza countertops because the sample HD gave us was so small, but your pictures gave me confidence to move forward with it. Your kitchen looks beautiful so far. I hope you post more pictures when you finish it.