A Kitchen Makeover at Fox Hollow – Our Story
Once Upon A Time, We Bought A House.
It was a sweet little cottage that needed our help.
A 1929 cottage to be exact.
With a kitchen that was in terrible condition.
So we dug in, worked hard and made it the best kitchen we knew how.
We started with a room that looked like this…
(you could hardly call it a kitchen)
And after lots and lots of work, we have a kitchen that looks like this…
Click HERE for more Kitchen Makeover Photos & Back Story.
We made the most of our small budget by selecting basic, basic white porcelain tile for our counter tops.
To get the fresh, cottage style I craved, we added a bead board back splash.
We did splurge a tiny bit on a few listello tile pieces to marry the area where the standard tile and the bead board meet. It was well worth it.
I know lots of people cook with gas, but we aren’t fancy chefs and this ceramic glass cooktop works perfect for us!
My husband and I both really like the warm luster of this deep, bronze faucet.
It really pulls together the look of the dark flooring and all of the window trims too.
I always say if I ever win the lottery I will have fresh flowers in every room!
For this price, you can feel like you did.
Chalkboards are all the rage!
(and for good reason)
(and for good reason)
They are so easy to personalize and you can change them up in jiff.
Lucky us!
Our ceiling is vaulted, so there is loads of decorating real estate above the cabinets.
I just freshened up the decor on the upper cabinets.
It was a work out.
Up the ladder… down the ladder.
Repeat about 60 times.
Maybe I should change it daily?
Our KraftMaid Cabinets in Linen finish.
We have an archway overlooking our stairwell and Jim and I just recently gave it a little makeover.
It’s a fun spot to decorate!
It looks much better now, with the dark wood shelf and chunky white trim.
Ready for another “Before” picture?
Don’t cringe…
This is the same space, “After”.
We added cabinets, providing extra storage and even carved out a small pantry area. (It’s behind the curtain) The upper cabinets originally had glass doors, but I just removed them to open it up a bit.
I added some pretty shelf paper on the back wall of the cabinet to bring in some much needed color.
The contents really show up now!
I love this chandy.
It’s been made over once, but it I feel a Summer update coming on!
I lucked out and found some Lilacs that the deer had not gotten too.
What A Treat.
The house smells so yummy!
I hope you enjoyed the tour of our kitchen makeover and the recent updates I’ve made.
We hop you come visit again sometime.
We like to change things up and there always seems to be a new project in the works… Like turning an old fence into a counter top!
PS: If you like a good, budget makeover… we had two ugly bathrooms too!
art is beauty says
Are you FREAKING kidding me? I am in AWE of that kitchen and nothing about it says BUDGET. You make it look so custom. You are so brave to do the open shelving too..I still have to much plastic crap….Err I mean kids plates and cups to even try..:)
Congrats on another winner..:)
Hugs,
Karin
Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com says
Man, that was some serious ugly before. What a glorious after! I have Belle Foret faucets in the master bathroom we re-modeled. I think they’re fabulous. So heavy and such good quality. I plan on using them in my kitchen when we remodel. I found you through an Eclectically Vintage facebook post!
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
WOW WOW WOW…Love this makeover! You guys did such an amazing job!
XO
Kristin
Amy @ 11Magnolialane says
I love love love it! Its fabulous space, you have done a wonderful job. I love the colors-especially the shelf styling and the paper backing (great idea!). Thanks for all the inspiration, your hard work paid off 🙂
Amy
http://www.11magnolialane.com
Chase Conely says
You really worked this out and that is just simply wonderful. The simplicity of the design you used for this kitchen makes it so beautiful and the colors are perfectly blending. The bronze faucet has to be admired since you can’t find it easily in other kitchens. Just by looking at it, it implies that you don’t need very complicated designs to come up with an elegant result.
Chase Conely
Holly says
WOW!!! Good call with the wall oven..the photos are amzing and your kitchen is so fresh.
Laura Beth Gunter says
You did a lovely job! I can’t believe the before and after :o) It’s like an ENTIRE new space!
Lorrie says
Beautiful kitchen, I love all your special little touches, it’s like looking through a magazine!
Becca says
This is absolutely fabulous, Shannon! You have such vision in creating beautiful spaces! I love the dining area … the chandie is gorgeous and all of your vignettes are awesome and so inspiring!
The Bold Abode says
Girl…you dug into that big pile of trash and pulled out a freaking White Diamond! Way. To. Go.
Korrie Bastian says
I dream of fresh flowers in my house all the time as well! Your kitchen is gorgeous!
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says
Sorry, I couldn’t help but cringe, what was that weird green wall treatment?
Your kitchen is so lovely now, so clean and fresh. I’m in love with your decorating and the wire baskets and vases and trays… I also have the same fantasy of fresh flowers, and I just bought those same yellow daffodils! Blogger mind-meld:)
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
NanaDiana says
Well, you are something else. Here I just thought you were cute and funny and you are also TALENTED! What a sweet home you have built (rehabbed) for yourselves. It just fits your personality. I LOVE IT all! Seriously- You did a great job! xo Diana
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
Looks gorgeous!! I love that breakfast area that you have- how charming!! What a great transformation!! 🙂
Linda @ it all started with paint says
Shannon,
This is just so very lovely! Good luck at the scouting party!
🙂
Linda