For those of you who missed my sneak peek post last week here are the before pictures:
And the long-awaited after:
The flooring did not get changed and while I'm not crazy about it, it's still in nice enough condition that it's not a priority right now.
We used bead board wallpaper and small trim on the flat faced cabinet doors.
The window trim and baseboards are the Cottage Collection from Home Depot. We are slowly replacing all the trim in our house with this. I love it!
We used chair rail and actual bead board for the backsplash.
Grain scoop utensil holder!
We made our own countertop with 2 - 2 x 10 boards and 1 - 2 x 8 board. The cracks were filled with wood filler, stained and sealed with polycrylic. We got the inspiration for the countertop from this post HERE.
We added brackets under the counter overhang for a pretty finishing touch.
So there you have it!! What do you think?!?
Kitchen Details:
Wall color: Parchment White by Glidden
Cabinet color: Pure white Behr
Bead board wallpaper: Amazon.com
All trim, baseboard, chair rail and bead board purchased from Home Depot
Any other questions just let me know!!!
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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Very pretty, Suzy and Nate!
ReplyDeletei'm loving it:D
ReplyDeletekisses from Poland!
I LOVE it!!! what a great makeover!! lots of great details! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Melanie!!! :)
DeleteLove the crock with rolling pins!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow...it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove all your collections you have displayed, warms everything up beautifully!
Great job!
what a transformation! I know you are happy to cook in there!
ReplyDeleteLooks FANTASTIC!! You must be so excited!! Love all the white and the awesome vintage finds!! I would definitely smile EVERY time I walked into that room!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! I love all the little details. ;)
ReplyDeleteMelissa,
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! Your kitchen looks fantastic. I bet you love it in there now. So bright and beautiful. All the details are fantastic. I love the floor with your counter tops it all fits so nicely together. Just beautiful great job.
Kris
It came out really nice! Good work! The white is stunning and fresh!
ReplyDeleteLove the white, white everywhere. And even though I took down my own collection of 105 vintage lovelies this week http://creeksideministries.blogspot.com/2013/06/farewell-little-vintage-kitchen-friends.html, I am loving your wisk broom and scoop collections!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Love the transformation. I love all your collections. I love how much it brightens up with the white....Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!! I love all your collects. The white is so fresh. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteYou've done an amazing job transforming your kitchen by yourselves! The wood countertops are genuis!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness!!
ReplyDeleteTotally worth the wait.
I love it.
Heading back up to look again.
Tam
I cannot believe its the same kitchen. It is beyond beautiful. I love all the vintage touches and vignettes. I love the collections peeking through the cubby openings above the top cabinets...what a clever idea. Makes me excited as I am planning to revamp my kitchen!:)
ReplyDeleteWell done...
OMG, totally fabulous!!! I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteUmmm...wow! You did a fantastic job! I love your collections, so much... and the countertops, brilliant.... all of it... just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You did a great job re-doing your kitchen. You should be proud! I love the items you have collected. Congratulations on your new kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great transformation! Love the bead board wallpaper idea! You must be so excited!!! Excellent!!~~Angela
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful ♥
ReplyDeleteWow. The first thing I noticed in the after pictures was that gorgeous countertop. I could hardly believe it was a DIY when I scrolled down and read more. Amazing! The whole after is just great; fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteOh my...your kitchen looks awesome. So much brighter. I think the floor looks great with your counter tops. I love it!!
ReplyDelete~Cindy
It looks so great! I love how you made such a huge difference by getting creative to improve what's already there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute cottage kitchen. Your counter tops look great with the brackets on the ends. You dressed up the cabinet door faces beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI'm discovering you and your beautiful blog today through Funky Junk's party. What an amazing job you've done on your kitchen. It looks wonderful!! I love it all, and especially love the beautiful shelves above your stove. What an awesome transformation!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen looks amazing! hard to believe it is even the same kitchen. I adore the countertops. They look fantastic! I am really impressed. Love that photo of the chippy chair and daisy's in your banner too :)
ReplyDeleteOh Melissa it turned out fantastic! This is a great before and after for people to realize they can do it too.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Wow what an amazing transformation I love the charm of your kitchen it's fantastic! (visiting from tater tots & jello)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your beautiful and charming kitchen Melissa! You did a beautiful job!Love all the details!
ReplyDeletexx
Anne
Wow, what a breath of fresh air! I love all your vintage stuff and how you displayed them. I hope you enjoy your labor of love. :-)
ReplyDeleteHis blessings,
Kim @ Curtain Queen
Wow, what a transformation! It's so light and fresh and charming. Enjoy your beautiful space!
ReplyDeleteJeanette @ Creating a Life
So charming. Love all the collections too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and bright! I LOVE all the special little "details"...and of course your collections!! I am still "dreaming" about a new kitchen...thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing! You did an awesome job! Love all your touches.
ReplyDeleteJamie @Better With Age
This looks gorgeous! Great work! Would you link this up to our blog hop?! I think our readers would love to see it!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Jordan
http://www.lilywhite-designs.com/2013/06/frugal-crafty-home-27.html
Absolutely beautiful! I love all of your little decorative details! I popped over from Alderberry Hill--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Abby =)
Fabulous fabulous transformation!! Much brighter! Love your wisp brooms! Nice work, now enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful after. I love all the details - those vintage kitchen utensils as magnets are my favorite. And those vintage rolling pins...swoon. Such a beautiful space. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome transformation! Love it all :) ...even the floor looks great with the white! Bright and beautiful :) Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
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Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteVisiting via Stephanie's party. Your transformation is pure eye candy! From the white cabinetry to all your culinary collections, it's a cozy, inviting and practical space. Your views are also very pretty and the space feels calm. Thanks for sharing!
Poppy
WOW! Looks great! You did an AMAZING job!
ReplyDeleteJenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Oh my gosh, I don't even know where to start. The transformation is amazing. I just about to start painting my cabinets and am just so inspired by what you've done!
ReplyDeleteAngela @ Number Fifty-Three
It always blows my skirt up at what a coat of paint can do. :))
ReplyDeleteAltho, with THAT being said, I know there was a lot more work done than just painting. :)
I LOVE your adorable kitchen...beautiful !!
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Hello Melissa,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on one CHARMING kitchen makeover...it looks OUTSTANDING!!!! Love how you did you cabinet doors and those DIY counter tops are super neat! Thanks for sharing at my party.
Blessings,
Linda
Love your kitchen. We bought a house with a 70's kitchen, also. I repainted the cabinets last year (before I got pg) and now want to get going again and do the countertop. How is the DIY wooden counter holding up? I had thought of making one from some of our left over wood flooring, but the idea of the 2x10s amd 2x8 is easier and thick without faking the thickness (something I was trying to figure out if we used our wood flooring). Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L makeover! It's fresh, with great vintage charm as well. Love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what paint can do! Your kitchen looks great now! Thanks so much for linking up to Frugal Crafty Home!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the whole thing. Love the style of your cabinets. The countertops turned out so great! What a fabulous job you did.
ReplyDeleteNice job! Amazing what WHITE paint can do.
ReplyDeleteJudith
This is totally stunning. I love it. You did such an amazing job of redoing your kitchen. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job - LOVE that you have wood countertops against the white cupboards - makes them look almost like furniture!
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What an amazing transformation. If you get a chance, please link this up to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/sunday-linky-party-11.html
ReplyDeleteWow Melissa, is looks amazing! So much brighter & it looks bigger too. Great job, Dee from My Painted Stuff
ReplyDeleteI think ya'll did a pretty amazing job! It's just amazing what some paint can do for a space! The beadboard wallpaper really added great dimension to the doors! The countertops really set off the cabinets as well! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome kitchen makeover! Love love love your counter-tops! If you don't mind me asking, what type of wood did you use for them?
ReplyDeleteSelene @ Restoration Beauty
My educated guess would be standard 2x10 and 2x8 untreated pine. If you want to know how I know I build houses for a living. If you did this in your house I would love to see how it came out. :-)
DeleteI think it is absolutely wonderful! :)
ReplyDeletewow! I love it. All your collections are so cool. Plus, I really like your little hutch. Cute!! What a huge difference from the before.
ReplyDeletelove it! Plan on something like? His for the kitchen in the house I just bought.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found your blog through Cedar Hill Ranch and I am your newest follower. You kitchen looks great! I love your counter tops and your backsplash - very original! I also love the cabinets on the side of the stove. I would love it if you could stop by my blog sometime at http://homeandlifestyledesign.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patty
Melissa, you did a fantastic job, it turned out great. I especially love the addition of the bead board to the cupboard doors. Thanks for coming by and sharing! I always look forward to seeing what you're going to link up next.
ReplyDeleteRobin @ Fluster Buster
Love the white! That is a really great transformation. Oh and the sink!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You must be loving your new kitchen. You all did a fantastic job of transforming your kitchen into a beautiful bright, crisp charmer! Love all your vintage goodies you've added.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Wow! Amazing difference while still keeping a lot of the original elements in tact! Where did you get (or perhaps, did you make?) the white-wash cabinets that are between the stove and fridge and the one with all the shelves above it? I LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteWow! You must be heaven in this new kitchen! We are moving next year so I have stopped making any new renovations or changes. You are one lucky cook!
ReplyDeleteI am co-hosting this week on the Fluster's Creative Muster Party. Thanks for sharing your creations with us! I hope you found inspiration in all of the terrific posts.
I host a (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop and a TGIF Link Party at my place -- A Peek Into My Paradise... http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/ I would love for you to link up and follow if you like what you see. =) I follow back - I love making new friends!
I can't wait to see what you link up next week!
Hugs, Cathy
Wow great kitchen redo!! I love it!! So glad I saw your link at A Stroll Thru Life Party!! You did a great job! Have a nice day, Lori
ReplyDeleteWoW, this is the most amazing transition I have seen, I am in the process of going all white in my kitchen too, you have given me some great ideas, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou guys did an amazing job! It is fantastic and I bet it is so much more fun to work in the kitchen!! You are right, floors can wait.....I have been there....
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Your kitchen looks amazing! What a gorgeous transformation! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria
ReplyDeleteI love your redo - now, can you come and do mine please ; ) ?! Patty/BC
ReplyDeleteI have to say that you did an awesome job. Your counter tops caught my eye and it was kind of fun reading your post and discovering that My counter tops were your inspiration. Thank you so much fore leaving a link to my blog. You made my dad. I am deafeningly an going to copy your bead-board wallpaper onto the cabinet doors idea. It is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWow! I should read my comment before I hit publish.
DeleteCorrection....You made my DAY!
I am definitely going to copy your bead-board.......
I think it's time I get myself into bed.
Your kitchen transformation is beautiful! Love every wonderful detail. The counters, the bead board, the cabinet color and your vintage finds that you placed so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Suzanne
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PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks. Links open till Friday.
Well done! This is adorable.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! I am in love! Your kitchen has the same layout as my MIL's old kitchen had. What a beautiful space. Great job.
ReplyDeletewow, it looks fabulous!! you wouldn't even know it's the same kitchen. LOVE the look of the open cabinets up top with the mason jars. really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely details. Even I, who hate to cook, wouldn't mind cooking there.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I love the attention to detail- you really made this look so great! I love the color on the top shelves too:)
ReplyDelete@CozyCountryLiving
You already know I love the kitchen! Just wanted to say thanks for partying with us at Give Me The Goods Monday!
ReplyDeleteJenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Hello, I'm visiting from The Shabby Creek Cottage. I do not believe I've seen your blog before but let me tell you, I am VERY impressed with your lovely kitchen redo. It is so pretty and bright and fresh that I don't even mind the faux-brick flooring; in fact, it interjects a bit of old-fashioned whimsy, rather like a 1950's style linoleum - you probably aren't old enough to remember that kind of flooring :) I love the various collections you've showcased here and there too - the rolling pins, I got such a kick out of them. How well I remember one of my grandmas making delicious pie crusts (and the best-tasting insides ever known to mankind) with an old rolling pin - with worn off red-painted handles, LOL! So many memories. While I have seen flat-panel cabinets trimmed out in other kitchens, a look I love, by the way, I think yours is the first I've seen beadboard wallpaper used inside the trim "panels" as an additional, and I just love the look. I am absolutely amazed how much storage you have packed into your "decorative accents." Just altogether excellent planning. And yeah, I know personally how long it takes to pull a project together sometimes. Life gets in the way :) An excellent job, I will be checking in on your blog from now on to see what you're up to.
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is lovely! And beadboard wallpaper is briliiant. I'd love if you'd come share at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31. http://organized31.blogspot.com/2013/06/inspire-us-thursday-link-party-3.html
ReplyDeleteExcellent work! I actually had to scroll back up to see if the floors were the same. They look a lot better against the white cabinets, so don't let them bug you too much. :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely a beautiful kitchen makeover. I love the use of beadboard wall paper and trim. That cabinet tucked next to your stove is so adorable. Where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteWonderful job! The white brought out details I didn't notice at first. For example, the scallop detail over the sink. I know you had fun collecting and great anticipation to finish the kitchen so you could display. The back splash idea is great. The new "homemade" counter top actually compliments the floor (like mine) you had to keep. Just love all the other little architectural details you added. Amazing and so enJOYed this post.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, what a truly vintage and collected kitchen! I love the way you used all those items as décor and grouped them together. amazing!
ReplyDeleteNice work! I finally got over from a linky party at Redoux to see the great changes. I know how hard it is to paint cabinets and your trim really makes them fine. Keep Creating! Cindy @ sunsetcoasting.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat do I think? I think I'm astounded! At first I really thought you went out and bought all new cabinets. It was the darling scalloped trim that made me look twice. I LOVE the kitchen. You deserve a big pat on the back! I'm pinning this for future reference!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! Such a transformation...may I ask where you purchased the brackets for your open shelving? thanks,
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Your counter is bleeping awesome! I'm so in love! Your collections really come together in your new kitchen... I know you're gonna love it for months to come!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Congratulations on your wonderful "new" kitchen.
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL! Your kitchen turned out fabulous! An amazing vintage kitchen with beautiful collections. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your kitchen. Since I can't pick it up and put it in my house, I plan to steal (borrow) many of your ideas. Absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing transformation....and a sweet county kitchen. I have never been fond of an all white kitchen but yours just has the right amount of white to natural wood. Perfect!
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What a beautiful transformation! I love everything you did. I'm especially impressed by the counters. You've convinced me I can do this when I build my kitchen island.
ReplyDeleteAmazing transformation!
ReplyDeleteThe new kitchen looks great! I love the little shelves you did, super cute.
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Fabulous! What a wonderful transformation.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Your kitchen redo is amazing! It's beautiful and what gorgeous countertops!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
LOVE it. What a difference! I also love how you used very utilitarian items in a decorative way, and everything looks like it belongs in a kitchen. :)
ReplyDeleteW.O.W. Now THAT's what i call a makeover!!! Love it! Seriously? that is wallpaper?? the kind without texture?? It looks great and I would not have thought of it. You Rock! I almost didn't comment cuz I see you have so many, but then I thought - if this were mine and I had dealt with the before for any length of time and done all this work I would Love gett ing tons of comments!! You Deserve it!
ReplyDeleteIncredible! Especially those amazing countertops!!! Featuring on tonight's Trash 2 Treasure on the Korner.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing transformation! I love all your collections.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful makeover..where did you get the little cabinet between your stove and refrigerator...I am pinning that because it would be perfect in my kitchen...so much inspiration in your post..love it! great job..
ReplyDeleteLove, Mona
Your kitchen is lovely! You put in so many sweet and charming details.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous ~ love your makeover! Sharing at the party tonight- thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing transformation! I LOVE your kitchen! Have you thought about painting your floor? I painted mine, and I'm so happy I did!
ReplyDeletecatching you!
gail
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Judy
Wow I just LOVE everything!! So many treasures:)
ReplyDeleteI notice you don't have a hood over your stove. Just curious, because I want to redo our kitchen which was remuddled before we bought it. My oven currently doesn't have a hood - it was low and we kept bumping our heads on it, it was ugly and it didn't vent to the outside anyway. I'd like to keep it off and remove the cabinet above it. Do the shelves above your stove get greasy without the hood?
ReplyDeleteWould you share more detailed info on how you did the wallpaper beadboard and molding on the cabinet doors?
ReplyDeleteI just found you through "Timewashed'. Your kitchen reno is amazing ! The layout was perfect already wasn't it and what you have done to transform your kitchen is simply beautiful. Now I am going to have a read through your lovely blog to see what else you have been creating !
ReplyDeletePlease pop over to my blog FRENCH BLUE AND PEACHY PINK , I would love you to visit me too. Sending blessings and a big hello from Australia xo
Finally Remember how I found you, I saw your gorgeous kitchen on Pinterest!!! i've wanted to do this to my kitchen for a while now, but my husband wants to move and doesn't think painting our out dated cabinets will look good. :( here's to hoping I can do it in my next house!! lol!!
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I'm in love with your kitchen. With ALL of it.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!!! Love it all!!! My style all the way! Found you over at Gail's My Repurposed Life!
ReplyDeleteOh Melissa, I almost missed your amazing kitchen reveal! You did a fabulous and awesome job my friend, it looks gorgeous and most certainly looks like ANOTHER KITCHEN!!! Your vintage collection of kitchen ware is lovely and unique and it goes perfect in this new transformation. I'm so happy for you sweetie, nothing compares to kitchen remodels; we did ours almost 3 years ago and I still love it and appreciate it so much every time I'm there, so I know how you feel! Enjoy your weekend in the gorgeous kitchen reveal! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
Beautiful! I love the paint color choices, the wood countertops and your decor. Looks so clean and fresh.
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen collectibles, your new wood countertop, and the moulding you adding to your painted cabinets. Good job!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen makeover is wonderful! Love the counters and the white cabinets. The little brackets are perfect for the overhand and the beadboard backsplash is a great detail. You have some beautiful collections and they are all displayed so nicely.
ReplyDeleteI want to do this to my kitchen! I need some step by step directions!
ReplyDeleteVery nice diy! Where did you purchase the sink?
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done. We are redoing ours and you have given me some ideas to use in ours.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous! How have your counter tops held up?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful makeover!! I was wondering how the wallpaper bead board has held up since the renovation. It looks great!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your makeover - just found it on Pinterest. Am wondering how that wallpaper is holding up and how hard is it to apply? It looks so REAL... even the closeup looks like real bead board. does it look real in person too?
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Wow! I love this an the wood cabinet tops is Brilliant, Hubbby don't know it yet but we are doing this. Beautiful job you did.
ReplyDeleteLove the countertops! How and what did you do to install them on the cabinet base?
ReplyDeleteJust seeing your post now but love what you did to your kitchen! Really want to do the beadboard theme in my kitchen too. We have the same type of flat cabinets as yours. Can you give me the particulars on how you did your cabinets and drawers? Thank you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's 3 years out since you posted this so it may be a different trend, but I would have put dark pulls on the cabinets and also if I could I would saw off the detail above the sink because the wavy wood looks dated to me. With that being said, I applaud you on how awesome you did!! I see houses with old cabinets like these and I see there is hope to update them without going to Lowe's to buy stock cabinets or simply slapping a coat of paint on them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYourgent kitchen is an amazing inspiration. My very own kitchen looks very similar to your before pictures. I'm curious to know how the cabinets are holding up 3 years later. I found some beadboard wallpaper and was surprised as how soft it is. Having teenagers and a toddler in the house, I just wasn't sure how durable it would be.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. I love all the personal touches. Where did you get the brackets that are holding up the shelves?
ReplyDeleteyou really did a beautiful job! I love how bright & fresh everything looks.
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What color stain did you use on the countertop
ReplyDeleteHi Brooke! I used minwax early american on the countertop! :)
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