when we moved into our home this past july, i had big plans to turn this place into a cozy farmhouse. sometimes i feel like there are too many unfinished projects & we haven’t completed much of anything since moving in. then i look at the “before” photos & i am reminded of how much we have completed in just nine short months & on a budget.
today i thought i’d share the before & after of our kitchen remodel with you!
when we bought this house, it just wasn’t “us.” the cabinets were dark wood & the kitchen felt too small. the walls were green & a little too dark for my preference. i am happy to say that our home has evolved from dark & plain to light & cheery!
being on a budget means you have to prioritize what you want. for example, i wanted concrete countertops & subway tiles. after evaluating the budget, i realized we couldn’t justify the expense. there are a few things i would love to change about our kitchen, but it’s a space that makes me happy. it’s functional & beautiful & i am grateful to call it ours.
here are a few more details about our kitchen…
it took a handful of girlfriends & me about 18 hours to paint all of the cabinets white (“ultra white” by benjamin moore). we painted the walls a soft light blue (“stillness” by valspar). i got all of the kitchen cabinet knobs & pulls from home depot for around $2.50 – $3.50 each.
the light fixture is made with a light kit & a vintage basket turned upside down. i decided to remove all of the doors from the upper cabinets to give the kitchen more of an airy feel & to display some of my pretties.
i collect old things from flea markets, thrift shops & yard sales so most of the items found around our kitchen are vintage. the “everyone loves pie” print is from 1canoe2. the succulents are planted in old coffee cans.
i had the kitchen cart custom made by our dear friends, noble dwelling. it is made of salvaged metal, barn wood & upcycled wheels. you will find me most of the day cutting vegetables & preparing our meals right here. i also love old jars. i have collected them for years. all of our bulk items are placed in jars found secondhand.
all in all, our kitchen remodel cost about $300, which includes paint, hardware, and light fixtures. it took us about two weeks to complete this project. i am thrilled with the results & i hope you love them, too!
love,
natalie
p.s. here’s the link to our coffee bar if you’re interested!