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love,
natalie
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!
this weekend was good. one of those weekends that leaves you thankful for this life & that you get to call it yours. life has been so hard recently. i haven’t shared that weight here for the simple fact that i want parts of my life to remain private for the sake of my family & for myself. thankfully i can feel a slight shift as if we’re turning a new page & coming out of the dark & a bit stronger, too. spring, you’re good for the soul.
the farmers’ market opened this weekend. i’m fairly certain our entire town was out & about at the market lingering in the warm sunshine, listening to music & purchasing the good stuff. we brought home a bouquet of flowers & an excitement for what’s to happen this season.
i love the newness of spring & the beauty of this season. new life, abundant growth, a new chapter – all around & also within.
happy monday, friends. this week is a fresh start. let us embrace its possibility!
love,
natalie