MY farmhouse kitchen makeover is finally done and the pictures are stunning!
I almost titled this post: The one where I (once again) declare the kitchen finished, but it’s kind of not. But basically is. Pretty much. Yeah, it’s done.
Be honest, you wouldn’t have clicked over to read this post if I had a ridiculous post title like that, so let’s just declare this kitchen finished. Except for appliances.
#alwaysneverdone #applianceslater #somebodyshakethemoneytree
The Process
If you’ve been with me on the long saga (it’s probably not a saga, but it totally feels like a saga to me) that has been our kitchen makeover, then you’ll remember that we started here. About a year ago we replaced the floors, then I beefed up, repainted, and got a new counter top for the improved island, then I painted the cabinets, switched out hardware and got new accessories in this post. Then we replaced the perimeter counter tops, got a new sink, and a new faucet in this post.
See? I told you! It HAS been a saga!
And now. At last. We have our new subway tile back splash installed, and praise Jesus, hallelujah. Mama is calling this kitchen done.
#cuethechoir #somanyhashtagstoday #itjustfeelsright
In all seriousness, I just love what I see when I look at this space now. It has been so much time, work (and, let’s be honest, cash) to get this kitchen to this place…but you know what? Worth it.
When we got the subway tile installed (about two weeks ago) nobody was more surprised than me at how big of a difference it made. Since the wall behind the tile was gray, I didn’t realize just how much the tile would change things. It looks so much more finished and complete now.
I don’t know if I’ve properly professed my love on the blog for my new faucet, so perhaps I should just take a moment and say: that I’m not ashamed, and I’m not afraid; I LOVE YOU FAUCET!
It’s very silly, but I find myself just kind of wiping it down and buffing it for no reason. There’s just no reason to leave a droplet of water on it, right? 😉
Now that we have so much gray and white in the kitchen, I like adding lots of wood tones to add texture and warm things up. I love the look of the wood with the gray.
Antique wire baskets are such an easy way to add character to any space, and the kitchen is the perfect place to use them!
I had a hard time choosing hardware for my kitchen becauseI was torn between using oil-rubbed bronze (which is what I went with) and the more trendy champagne-colored bronze hardware. Either would have looked great, but I’m happy with the black look of the black oil-rubbed bronze. I think this very light space needed some black to ground things. A little contrast goes a long way, no?
So now that the kitchen and dining room are completely revamped….what will be next?
Hmmmm…I’m sure I’ll think of something.
Kitchen Sources:
*affiliate links used
Paint color on cabinets and trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore (OC-17)
Paint on color on island: Fieldstone by Benjamin Moore (1558)
Paint color on walls: Vapor Trails by Benjamin Moore (1556)
Quartz counter tops on island and perimeter: Snowy Ibiza by Silestone (purchased at Home Depot)
Back splash tile: “Imperial Ice Grey” in a gloss finish (4″x8″) (purchased at The Tile Shop)
Back splash grout: Pro Grout Excel in “Standard White” (purchased at The Tile Shop)
Hardware: Hickory Hardware pulls and knobs (purchased at Menard’s)
Lighting above island: Patriot Lighting® Judd 13″ Olde Bronze 1-Light Mini Pendant (purchased at Menard’s)
Deck Mounted Kitchen Faucet: Wayfair.com
Kitchen stools: Wayfair.com
Tiered tray on island: Wayfair.com (sold out); similar products here and here
Blue and white dishes: Wayfair.com (sold out); similar here and here
Wood cutting boards: Wayfair.com
Open industrial shelves in dining room: Hayneedle.com; similar found here
Antique wire baskets: Local Antique Stores
Blue Moroccan Pillows: Minted.com
Sign above kitchen sink: DIY tutorial here
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Have a great day!
April!!! I love love love how the backsplash turned out. It’s incredible what a difference it makes and I love that you didn’t go with just white, this gives it such a great pop!!!
I just love the before and after of the space too… glorious!
Thank you so much, sweet Jen! I am very happy, although I definitely debated between the white or gray subway tile. At the end of the day, I’m very happy with my choice! xo
Hey there! I seriously love the designs in this kitchen. What is the sink you ended up using and what kind of flooring?
Thank you, Heather! It’s a Kohler under-mount cast-iron sink…that’s about all I remember about it. You can read all about my flooring here: https://www.housebyhoff.com/2017/05/laminate-floors-holding-almost-2-years-later/
Beautiful! Love that backsplash!
Thank you, Laura! 🙂
hey girl I just love your kitchen! So pretty!
Thank you so much, Shawnna! xo
Your kitchen is beautiful. I really like the Benjamin Moore Paint on the walls (Vapor Trails). Is it still available? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you,
Lollie
As far as I know it is, Lollie. We’ve had it on our walls for about 4 years, and I have never been tired of it! I still love it! 😉
One word “beautiful”!
Thank you so much, Susan! You are so sweet! 🙂
You have done an amazing job April, the kitchen is beautiful and organised with tasteful selections. 🙂
You did such a great job!! Love it – sharing it on my FB today:) Hope your last weeks of summer are going well:)
That is SO sweet of you, Krista! Thank you! xo
Your reno looks amazing, great job! I believe your glass pendant lights are Menard: Patriot Lighting® Judd 13″ Olde Bronze 1-Light Mini Pendant
Ahhh! Thank you so much, Laura! I was actually going to run to Menards tonight to try and track down that info. I’ve been getting so many questions about them! You just saved me a trip! Thank you!!!
Can you share the love no to the 2 tier tray? Thank you!
It’s from Wayfair. 🙂
Loved this Kitchen set up, and everything you have done. We have almost the same layout, but we are not sure if we have the room for an Island. How wide is your kitchen and did I miss where you got the Island or did you already have it?
The island has always been there, so we did not have to add it. 🙂 My kitchen is 16 feet wide.
So fresh , love your kitchen ! Could you share details where you got the grey kitchen rug featured in this Pinterest post ?
Hi Emma. I’m pretty sure you’re referring to the gray/white kitchen rug from my more recent post about Spring in the Kitchen? If so, it’s from Home Goods. 🙂
Beautiful I was wondering about your laminate floor the color and brand Thank you
I would love to know what kind of flooring you have too
Hi April,
I love your kitchen and since mine has a very similar layout I am very interested in your wall color. Vapor Trails by BM seems to have green undertones, does it show green or gray?
Thanks, Laura! 🙂 It definitely looks gray and the green undertones are subtle. I really love this paint color! 🙂
Your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! I love your style — beautiful but not overdone. Great job! Can you tell me when you eventually replace appliances do you think you will stick with white? Thanks!
Thank you so much, Lynn! Actually, since I’ve written this post we have completely replaced the kitchen appliances with stainless-looking appliances. The white appliances were getting pretty old, and the refrigerator quit working, so it was time. I honestly love the look of both the white and the stainless though. 🙂
Your kitchen looks beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration. We are also upgrading our kitchen and I love the vapor trails paint color by BM. I do have a question: Did you replace your sink and is it white? I am going to change my hardware to oil brushed bronze like you have I have already purchased the pendent lights that you have since they are gorgeous. I am on the fence with the sink color but I think the white would be best with the darker hardware. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with all of us.
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Laura! 🙂 Yes, we replaced our sink, and yes, it is a cast iron white sink by Kohler. We bought it at Home Depot at the same time that we bought the counter tops so that that they could all be installed at once. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi April! I have been watching for the past couple years and your kitchen is gorgeous! It has been my inspiration for my kitchen remodel. I am in the process right now..but I had to hire a contractor since my hubby even though he has other skills remodeling is not among them…LOL! Anyways, I was wondering what type of window treatment you have in your kitchen window. Are those a type of mini blinds? I am tossing back-n-forth between roman shade and an updated blind of some sort.
Thanks,
Laura
Thank you SO much Laura! I always love to hear about people being inspired by our house! 🙂 So in the photographs in this post, the blinds that you see are just the light-filtering shades that were here when we moved in to the house five years ago. We have since changed them out, and now we have woven bamboo blinds. You can see my post here: http://www.housebyhoff.com/2017/07/new-blinds-kitchen-dining-room/
I personally prefer the look of the bamboo shades. I love the texture and warmth they bring to the kitchen. 😉 Good luck to on your remodel! xo
Hi April, Love all you have done in the kitchen.. simply beautiful!! I have a similar oak kitchen and want to go white. Did you put a sealer on top of your paint, if so what kind? How are your cabinets holding up? I am worried if they will hold up good and not yellow, I hear of some whose white cabinets have yellowed over time.. so I am nervous, since I have golden oak to start with. Thanks. Kim
Hi Kim! I did not use a sealer, so I don’t have any advice for you there. I did write a post last year about how my cabinets are holding up, which I’ll link here. I would say that the paint has yellowed slightly, but in my post that I wrote last year, I give a suggestion for the newest paint by Benjamin Moore called Advanced Interior Paint. I think this blog post will help: https://www.housebyhoff.com/2018/02/how-our-painted-kitchen-cabinets-are-holding-up-two-years-later/
I have to thank the happy housie for bringing me here! I am in love with your style.
Awww, thank you so much, Kate! That’s so sweet! I’m so glad you found me! xo