I truly believe the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is my favourite room in our house and it is the place everyone gathers when they come to visit.
Our kitchen didn’t always look so pretty though. When we moved into our home it was far from the kitchen of my dreams. It was pretty unspectacular, so we knew we had our work cut out for us.
We relocated a few of the cabinets to create more space and a better flow. It really helped to open up the space and gave us room to add a small kitchen island. Next we built bulkheads above the cabinets and built-in shelves around the fridge and pantry to create a custom look.
The biggest transformation we saw was once we painted the cabinets. The kitchen instantly became bigger and brighter. We choose Mountain Peak White by Benjamin Moore and I’m so happy with the outcome.
We purchased new appliances and added pot lights and pendant lights over the island. I’m still in love the schoolhouse pendant lights. My favourite purchase for the kitchen!
Let us know what you think of our kitchen transformation. We love to hear from you!
Sources:
- Chalkboard – A Burst of Beautiful
- Appliances – Frigidaire Gallery Professional Series
- Island – Ikea
- Bar Stools – Ikea
- Rattan Tray – Michael’s
- Plants – Home Depot
- Plant Pots – Ikea
- Garlic Keeper – Crate and Barrel
- Cookie Jar – Artist Co-Op (local store)
- Towel – HomeSense
- Rolling Pin – Vintage
- Stand Mixer – Kitchen Aid Classic Series
- White Crumble Vase – HomeSense
- Curtain – A Burst of Beautiful (created from a Target curtain panel)
- Glass Jars – Walmart
- Cutting Boards – HomeSense
- Lamp – Ikea
- Schoolhouse Pendants – Union Lighting
- Cabinet Paint – Mountain Peak White by Benjamin Moore
- Wall Paint – Shaker Beige by Benjamin Moore
Tera @ TeraJanelle.com says
Love the barstools and chalkboard especially, and that dreamy sleek fridge! If a fridge can be sleek 😉 LOVELY!
Alicia says
Thanks Tera! Don't you just love the chalkboard?! I'm thinking of having Nick make a few mini versions.
Nichole Honeycutt says
I love your style! I have never posted in the comments section of a blog before but felt moved to do so here! I love how you've used affordable furniture and decorations and made it look very sophisticated and polished! We also painted our wood cabinets white and everyone thinks we bought new cabinets. A little paint makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing. You have a beautiful home.
Alicia says
Thank you so much for your sweet comment Nichole! It means a lot to hear such positive feedback from our readers.
Shelly says
My husband and I are currently remodeling our kitchen and have sent our cabinets to a cabinet shop to be painted white. I have yet to find a backsplash that I find suitable for the farmhouse decor I am going for but we absolutely LOVE your backsplash! Where did you find that? I HAVE to have that!! It’s perfect!
Alicia says
Hi Shelly, the backsplash in our kitchen was installed by the previous owner so I’m not sure what brand it is. You could show a photo of it to your local tile shop and they may be able to find something similar. I also found an option that is very similar from Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.ca/product/enigma-chiaro-tuscan-pattern-tumbled-mosaic-tile/1000146497). I hope that helps a bit, and I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful to you. Enjoy your kitchen reno, it will be amazing! 🙂
Nadia HOWARTH-NAJJAR says
I’m 83 now and have been following your progress for a very long time…! I love your style because it’s how I have always wanted my own small home to look…….. lots of white and cream and looking so bright and cheerful. I don’t own my home but have lived here alone for 30 years, so I really can do whatever decorating I want because I’m a good tenant, but I’m slowing down a bit now due to arthritis, (and more…). 🌸
Just wanted to say that I always enjoy seeing what you’re up to and wish I could achieve that effect here. Your children are so sweet too and I’m sure your talents will rub off on them…..😊. Good luck to you all for the future.
From Nadia, in Perth, Western Australia. 💖
Alicia says
Hi Nadia, it’s great to hear from you again, and I am so happy that you are still following along with us. Thank you for your thoughtful message, we always love hearing from you!