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.

Elevator Upgrade

So the cat is out of the bag, our house has an elevator.  It's not something we really talk about, although it's really not a big deal.  My best friend as a little girl had an elevator in her house, so maybe I'm just used to it.  However, I have realized since living here just how many people are fearful of elevators!

At any rate, ours was showing some wear from the traffic and I wasn't in love with the goldish color, so my mother in law and painted and wall papered it.  I used the same wallpaper as I did in the bathroom.  The trim and ceiling are also the same colors at the bathroom {walls are Sherwin Williams Realist Beige and ceiling is Sherwin Williams Indigo}  I also removed the handrail as we don't really have a need for it {we really only used it as a shelf for junk!} and added a little stool because sometimes it's nice for the kids to have a place to sit {it's a sloooooow ride! ;}

*And yes, I realize I'm privileged to be a white girl writing about her home with an elevator in a time where the world is determined to be mad about everything.  I have many thoughts on this, but for today I'm just too tired to think about how someone else thinks I should be reacting.  Good athletes who happen to be black don't feel bad for being a good athlete, so this white girl who works her tail off isn't going to feel bad for working for a nice home.  Choose love, show love, give grace & be thankful.

Bathroom Facelift

Earlier this year, I got the urge to add removable wallpaper to something and figured the bathroom was a safe, small place to start.  We had the bathroom painted {walls are Sherwin Williams Realist Beige and ceiling is Sherwin Williams Indigo} when we moved in, so we just added the wallpaper to the East wall.  Other than the wallpaper, we just swapped out the mirror and hung this wash your hands sign.  Eventually I want to replace the sink and vanity, but this is holding me over for the time being. :)

Living Room Remodel

Our new living room is almost complete!  T&E Construction came and added built-ins to transform this entire space!  You can see the before's here, but basically it looked like a collage dorm.  Because of the fireplace, we were unable to move the power behind the TV without the help of a drywaller, electrician, and new paint, so...my wish of built-ins got bumped to the top of the priority list!  After that, we had new carpet installed & furniture delivered.  Then it was time to shop for 'fillers' to go on the shelves.  They're still pretty empty, but I want to get a bunch of photos printed before I get too much more. 

I'll try to site everything below

Furniture from Homemakers

Marble/iron side table from HomeGoods

Lamp shades from AtHome

Lamp bases from Pier1 {old}

all old

The clock clearly needs moved up! 

 basket & blanket from Target

from AtHome

Candle from HomeGoods

Fake succulents from Target

Weight decor from HomeGoods

DIY | I wrapped a clean tin can with fake moss from Michaels and then wrapped it with twine wire also from Michaels

from HomeGoods {I think!}

Plant from HomeGoods

Gray pillow from AtHome {I think}| Multi pillow from Target

fake Plant from Target | mini fake Plant from HomeGoods

H {old} from Urban Outfitters {I think!} | mini fake Plant from HomeGoods

A bunch of our Shutterfly family photo albums

More of our house::

The rest of the house here.  Jordyn's room here. Cullyn's room here. 

Jordyn's New Room Details

Last week I shared Cullyn's room, so I thought it was time to share Jordyn's space.  They are starting on our living room remodel tonight, and then that will be the last room to share with you!

Since the kids shared a gender neutral nursery in the condo, this was my first time decorating for a girl, so I took full advantage!  Hence coral! and gold! and fur! :) 

Still waiting for the perfect white dresser to add gold hexagon knobs to for this space right here

Besides the dresser, the only other thing I want to do {besides rip out the carpet/replace with hardwood and new door/trim} is to get a white/gold chandelier to hang. 

Details::

Paint | Big Chill by Sherwin Williams 

Gold Confetti for the walls | my sister {417DesignsIA}

Bed w/ trundle | hand-me-down given to us by Adam's sister

Bedding | repurposed from the Condo

Fur Rug | repurposed from a photoshoot

Colorful Pillow |  Target

Curtains & Curtain Rod | Land of Nod

Dollhouse | Santa {SAMs Club}

Doll Bed | IKEA

Personalized Doll Carrier | Pottery Barn {grandma}

Hooks | HomeGoods

Basket | HomeGoods

'Tool' Box | HomeGoods

Fur Stool | HomeGoods

J | HomeGoods

More of our house::

The rest of the house here.  Cullyn's room here.