The End is Near!
I can’t believe it is Week 5 of my very first One Room Challenge where we have been making over my kitchen! This fun challenge is hosted by Linda from Calling It Home and includes all kinds of bloggers taking on every space imaginable. Even though the kitchen was a lot of work, we have definitely enjoyed transforming it!
If you missed out on any of the past updates you can find them here:
Week 1 / Week 2 / Week 3 / Week 4 / Week 5 / Week 6 (The Reveal)
Let’s take a peek back at the space we are working with:
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This week, we got a cold spell…wah wah…That has put a hold on painting the windows. So I still have white trim and reddish-brown windows. Weird I know. Hopefully it will get done soon! In the meantime, I have been doing a little shopping to gather all my items I want to decorate with!
Ok, that’s been super fun! I have made so many trips to TJ Maxx/Homegoods between this kitchen and my little girls nursery getting finished it isn’t even funny.
So let’s take a look back at my inspiration for this kitchen makeover.
Almost all of the items on my mood board were things I already had on hand. The tray, tobacco baskets, metal drying rack, dough bowl, and rug all came from the old house. I have just started to collect Ironstone and have acquired a few pitchers and a pot. I plan to use these as decor on my counters. Maybe with some greenery or flowers in them.
As for the items I bought, I needed a new wreath to go over a wooden piece on my wall. The new hand towels weren’t exactly needed…but the color matches my color scheme in the house so I just had to grab them. 🙂 I have always loved woven placemats and when I found they were half off I couldn’t help myself! But I had previously planned on getting placemats to help protect my newly painted table anyway.
Shop: Table Runner / Placemats / Wreath (Similar) / Small Topiary / Hydrangea
I also knew I wanted to balance the area out between wooden and metal pieces. In the dining area I already had both, so I needed to add them to the kitchen itself. In came that pretty metal “Farmer’s Market” Sign. (Shown in our Mood Board above) I had my eye on it for a long time, and finally pulled the trigger and bought it for my new kitchen!
Let’s take a peek at what we have left to do in the kitchen.
Paint all kitchen cabinets (inside and out)Update paint color on wallsPaint trim whitePurchase new shelving to replace warped shelves in cabinetsCut new shelves to fit cabinetsKnock down scalloped wood piece above sinkNew light above sinkInstall pendant lights in bulkhead above peninsulaPaint Kitchen Table- Find new chairs for Kitchen Table
Build/Find Bench for Kitchen Table- Paint the Windows – (If weather permits)
- Decorate
Well the bulk of it is done! We worked a ton at the beginning while I had a lot of helpers and it definitely paid off. We have been having cooler weather lately every time my husband has a chance to paint the windows which has put that on hold. But I wanted to put my curtains up anyway!
(We have curtains up, but no painted windows yet!)
And good news! Pretty much right after I was complaining last week that I couldn’t find dining chairs I liked, Vicki and I made a stop at Goodwill, and Voila! I found a set of four sturdy wood chairs for $8 a piece! I couldn’t pass that price up! So I snatched them, and now have to fill a few spots and then paint them. More work…of course! That’s alright though 🙂
Next week we have the final reveal of my new kitchen! You won’t want to miss it!
Things are moving right along! I really like the collection of white ironstone pitchers and also the white, sheer curtains. Your kitchen makeover is going to be beautiful.
Thanks Mimi!
i can’t wait to see this all done! those chairs are awesome – score!
I can’t wait for the reveal this week either Cassie!
You are really making great progress! Can’t wait to see that kitchen all finished! Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thanks for following along with us Susie!
This is going to come out so gorgeous. Love the details shown. Those chairs were a steal. Good luck with getting everything all done. Look forward to seeing it all come together!
Thank you so much Tee! Can’t wait to show everyone!
Such good luck on the chairs! I love it when everything works out like that. You are incorporating so many lovely elements. I’m looking forward to seeing your fresh, new kitchen!
Thank you Joann! Worked out just perfectly 🙂
Great find with the chairs and I love Ironstone too! You have a great looking collection going!
Thanks Leslie! I’m definitely working on my collection 🙂
I’m so glad you found chairs! And at a good price!
Oh my goodness Emy, I am so glad too! Thanks for following along 🙂
You have made some amazing progress on your kitchen! I can’t wait to see everything in the final reveal. So excited!
Thank you Carol!
SO glad you found chairs! Just in time! I dislike painting window trim too and have basically left it as my last thing to do! Lol! Can’t wait to see it all next week! xo
Thank you Kendra 🙂 I am so happy with the chairs I found! Can’t wait for you to see it all
Cannot wait to see the REVEAL! this is going to an amazing transformation!!!! Love your choices!!!
Thank you Lesli!
Yay! I’m so excited to see your kitchen reveal!
Can’t wait for you to see it Casey!
So close, it’s going to be beautiful!
Thank you Jessica!
Bravo, Kristin. It’s getting close and it will be fabulous!
Thank you Jeanie!
Your space is lovely!! Can’t wait to see the finished room later this week!
Thanks Jessica! I can’t wait for everyone to see it too!
Hi! I’m one of the co-hosts from the Welcome Home Wednesday Link up. I am in love with your kitchen make over. It looks so fresh and rustic. It’s beautiful. I love the little shelf/baskets in the corner! Thank you for sharing.
Wow Kristen, it’s been amazing watching the transformation over these last few weeks. I can’t wait to see the final reveal. It already looks amazing, so different