Kitchen Refresh!

After the bathroom facelift & elevator upgrade, I finally tackled the kitchen.  Eventually -- in our 5 year plan -- we want to do a complete kitchen remodel {can we say inset cabinets}, but until then we wanted to do something about the Honey Oak cabinets.  They were the only thing that didn't fit with the tone of the house. Plus, what else were we going to do during quarantine?! 

{I wrote that paragraph in May 2020 after painting the cabinets -- and then we waited for my dad to move 12 electrical boxes up over the summer and then decide what we wanted to do about backsplash and have our friend come install it.  And now, about a year later, I'm still waiting on new appliances, but I decided I have to post an update of where we are now because it could be another year before we see new appliances and an island.}

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When we moved in, we removed a row of cabinetry {everything left of the refrigerator}

& replaced the sink hardware {only 'after' pic I could find}

First we {my MIL and I} primed, painted, and sealed the cabinets.

Then, we added hardware to the cabinets and new doorknobs to the pantry {and entire main floor}

After that we primed, painted, and lacquered the countertops.

Next, my dad moved our kitchen outlets.

Finally we added a peel and stick backsplash.

 

We also added a shelf and this little breakfast nook, which the kids can't get enough of!

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I bought a magnetic knife strip, but it still needs hung.  Next, new appliances since we need a bigger fridge/freezer and our microwave is cracked and I want an island.