Home Renovation – Kitchen

November 10, 2009

This space…was dangerous when we first looked at it. if you rubbed against the wall to the right, covered in rough wood, you would get splinters…drop down ceiling with foam beams..carpeted..only 3 cabinets up top.
 
When we finished the renovation in this space..got the plumbing going…we felt like millionaires with running water! haha. i had been washing fruit (thats all i ate when i was pregnant with sophia) in the bathroom tub (sink was having problems in there as well..of course…) I love the kitchen because it’s just the right size..feels clean and bright. Renovations included..  tearing down the soffit that covered the transom window and opened up the space tearing down some walls that pushed into the space. knocked a hole in the wall to the family room..all new electric..new appliances..new cabinets and sink. new floors..put up trim around the windows…new light fixtures from Kichler lighting..paint. Worth the work.. i spend so much time in there. Looking forward to renovating the kitchen of our new house!! i might do the same cabinets because I love them so much.
 
 
 
 
 
this wall used to be covered in rough wood panels.
We knocked the opening in the wall to open up the space to the family room.
To the left is the back porches…and to the right is the hallway to the rest of the house.
Product list: Cabinets – Ikea, Farmhouse Sink-Ikea, Ceiling Fan – Home Depot, Countertop- Ikea, Wall Hanging-Ikea, Art Work-Burlington, Fruit Holder (it’s actually an outdoor planter)-Pottery Barn Outlet..got it for like 10 bucks on sale..was wayyy more originally. Window Covering – Fabric from Ikea. (I love ikea can you tell? great prices.)

 


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  • Niki
    May 10, 2010 at 10:40 am

    Looks Great! Love the IKEA bars. I bought one too, but haven’t put it up yet.

  • Rene @ cottage and vine
    May 10, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Very nice transformation!

  • Katherine @ Grass Stains
    May 12, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I’m drooling over the sink! The entire kitchen looks beautiful, though. I love all the choices you made! Great job.

  • Kim @ seven thirty three
    May 12, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Amazing transformation.

    Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

  • Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
    May 12, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Looks great!!! Love the makeover. Thanks for sharing with us the POPP.

  • Megan
    May 12, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    I love your new sink, I totally want one like that!

  • Katie
    May 13, 2010 at 12:32 am

    WOW. Love that sink!!

  • the momma
    May 13, 2010 at 10:17 am

    Great re-do! I recognized those IKEA cabinets/counters/sink right away–just like the ones I have!
    :0)
    Looks really nice.

  • Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden
    May 14, 2010 at 12:04 am

    So much better! It looks great.

    Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!

  • Gee
    May 14, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Look much better now. A great transformation and thanks for sharing.

  • justtherightangle
    May 14, 2010 at 7:55 am

    I love the farmhouse sink! Great work!
    -Arielle

  • The Starr Family
    May 14, 2010 at 8:00 am

    Fabulous transformation… and the farmhouse sink? swoon.

  • Cindy
    May 14, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Your kitchen is now Super Cute!!! You must enjoy creating meals in it now. And that Ikea sink, I’m jealous. We recently finished a kitchen reno and because there was no Ikea in our city yet, closest one was an 8 hour drive, I don’t have a farm house sink. Theirs is the most reasonably priced one, for sure. Love your kitchen!
    Hugs, Cindy s

  • FrouFrouBritches
    May 14, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    That looks GREAT! Huge improvement! I wish we had an IKEA!

  • Bonnie
    May 14, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    You are doing an awesome job on that kitchen!! I do love a farmhouse sink! I saw your post on Show & Tell Friday!

  • Mikey
    May 14, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Great new kitchen! I love Ikea cabinets. I detect them in my near future! It’s amazing how much brighter the room is without those beams. I’ve always thought I would love a colonial Williamsburg styled kitchen (stone fireplace hearth, beams, raw wood, etc…) but the more examples I see in newish homes I realize what a bad decision that would be!!!

  • Kori
    May 14, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    Your new kitchen looks fantastic! Where did you get that great fruit basket you have hanging on your wall?

  • AM from White House, Black Shutters
    May 15, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Very cute, I love white kitchens!

    Thanks for sharing!
    -Ann Marie

  • anne maskell
    May 15, 2010 at 10:46 am

    awesome job! I’m visiting from t&j.

  • Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!
    May 15, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    You did a great job on your lovely kitchen. I’d love for you to share this on Modern Crafswoman Monday.
    New follower! Rory

  • Marie
    May 18, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Hello sweet Natalie – I’m a new follower of your blog via Met Monday (catching up from last week!). I love your kitchen renovation! You did a beautiful job. Love the white cabinets. And the wire fruit basket on the wall looks so pretty! Oh and love the sink too!

    I’d love for you to come by for a visit – having a giveaway!
    http://emmacallsmemama.com/2010/05/bff-giveaway/

    Blessings,
    Marie

  • interior decorator mississauga
    September 30, 2011 at 2:28 am

    I love white kitchens! Fabulous transformation… and the farmhouse sink. I totally want one like that!