I feel like starting my post like this:
Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! It’s finally happened! My kitchen is on it’s way to being the room I always knew she could be. Woooohoooo!
But since that would obviously be a very undignified way to start a blog post, I totally won’t do that. I’ll just calmly invite you in for a peek at what I’ve been working on for what seems like months: our kitchen makeover. #playitcool #3yearsofuglykitchen #itsfinallypretty #hallelujah
Last month, I shared my modern farmhouse kitchen inspiration, then I showed you how I had transformed the kitchen island, and then I began the longest and most tedious DIY project ever: painting the kitchen cabinets. Every weekend in January and the beginning of February was spent sanding, priming, and painting these cabinets. While I’m very glad I did it (now that it’s done), I hated every minute of it. It was messy. Our house was a disaster.
While the kitchen isn’t finished, (new counter tops for the perimeter, a subway tile back splash, new faucet, and new appliances are still in the works) we’ve come to a “done for now” point while we wait to finish out this room. I’m so excited to show you what I’ve been up to!
Wayfair.com has been kind enough to provide me with some amazing items for my kitchen, and I’ve included the links for each of them in this post.
Enjoy!
Let’s talk about these gorgeous, oak Eleanor Bar Stools for a minute. They make the room, don’t they?! I’m not gonna lie I happy danced from the front door to the kitchen when they arrived on my doorstep. 😉
I’ll have so much fun switching up the Market Finds 2-Tier Tray for the seasons!
I love the pop of blue that these hand-painted CBK bowls and coffee cups add to the kitchen island. Blue and white are a favorite color combination of mine, and these sweet dishes are an instant favorite. They make me so happy! 😉
I don’t really consider this a “Before and After”, but maybe more of a “Before and During.” Here is a reminder of where we started 3.5 years ago:
Holy cow! We’ve come a long way! (And Miss L. has gotten SO big…do you see her sitting in her high-chair, feeding the dog her toast?) 🙂
Have a great day!
I love all of the farmhouse touches April! Your kitchen looks so beautiful, you have done an amazing job with this space. ~Sonya
Thank you so much, Sonya! You have amazing taste, so that compliment means a lot!
It’s looking beautiful, April! So you!
Thank you, Jenna!! xo
Oh my goodness!!! I absolutely love it all, April! Every little detail- the lighting, the hardware, the countertops, all the colours, the stools, and the accessories?!? I need that tray in my life, like, yesterday. Fabulous job, friend. I can imagine how much you love it:)
Thank you, Krista! All the details really came together to make a great final product! xo
WOW! What a transformation! It looks so gorgeous, April! I know the painting must’ve been a TON of work, but it certainly paid off. And I love those stools and tray! Well done!
~Abby =)
Thank you, Abby! It was a ton of work, but you’re right, it DID pay off! xo
The transformation is INSANE, April! WOW! It looks so amazing you could just stop right now and have the perfect kitchen in my eyes! I do especially love all of the accessories you selected. Those bar stools are fantastic – I have dining chairs that are similar and we love them so much! The blue and white bowls and mugs are so pretty as well! I am really loving everything you’ve got going on here friend!
Thank you so much, Chelsea! You are so sweet! xo
Love the new look but please do spill on how to do the cabinet paint job so want a white kitchen. Great job!
You know, I wasn’t initially going to do a post on how I painted the cabinets, but I’ve gotten lots of questions…so I think I’m going to do it! Stay tuned, Lury! 😉
Looking to paint my cabinets and have been looking at your kitchen as inspiration but don’t know how to start! I’d love to read how you did it and the products used.
Like the saying “You’ve come a loooong way baby ”
The new look is just beautiful.
Thank you so much, Treva! It feels so good to be as far as we are! 😉
hey girl love your kitchen! It’s so bright and pretty!
Thank you, Shawnna!!! xo
Beautiful! I love ❤️❤️ the barstools, too! Can you tell me (probably again – sorry) where you got the sign? Love that.
Hey Lisa! Thanks so much for your sweet words! I made the sign, and will be posting a tutorial next week! 😉
I am in love with your kitchen makeover.All the details make for a great kitchen to
cook and entertain in.
Enjoy!
Thank you so much, Dianne! Now I just need to learn how to cook! Ha! 😉
Looks great!! I love all the white! You’re so good at adding farmhouse touches!
Thanks so much, Meg! xo
Are you sure it isn’t an after? It looks great, girl! Love all the new finds.
Hugs, Jamie
Looks gorgeous!! We are re-doing our kitchen as well and was wondering what your floor is?? We are looking at vinyl planking….I love the color and width of yours. Any help on manufacturer or color would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Michele! We went with a Mohawk laminate flooring throughout the entire front of our home. We love it!
Looks great! What paint color did you use for your cabinets?
Thanks, Carla! It’s “white dove” by Benjamin Moore.
What are your floors? I’m looking for that look exactly! Beautiful kitchen!
Thank you, Hennie! They are a laminate product in “toasted chestnut” by Mohawk.
Beautiful light and airy kitchen! Would you mind sharing the name and brand of your Quartz? I am looking for a similar style! Thank you!
The quartz is called “Snowy Ibiza” it is a Silestone product that I ordered through Home Depot. 🙂
Beautiful Kitchen! I have been trying to find a link for the pendants you have over your island. Where did you find those? I love that they are very interesting to look at, but don’t visually block your view.
Thank you, Linda! They are from Menards! 😉 Very inexpensive (I think $70 each.)
Holy cow … you have come a long way! Looks awesome.
Thank you SO much, Cindy! 🙂
What is the paint color on your kitchen walls? It’s so crisp!!
Thanks, Jen! It’s “Vapor Trails” by Benjamin Moore. 🙂