Work In Progress... for sure! This week some of the big elements of my new FARMHOUSE kitchen were fitted into place. But there is still so much to be done. And what I am finding a challenge now is having the tools of my kitchen moved all over to keep them out of the way. Notice the knife block and basket of oils in my glass cupboards. I looked for the knives for 30 minutes until I found them under my nose!
This beautiful architectural hood is a new piece, as is all the GORGEOUS heavy crown molding. Sorry I am gushing. Who knew that I would be so over the moon about new crown molding? It still needs a final coat of paint.
The stone backsplash under the hood will go in at the end of the week.
I couldn't help sneaking in a little decor here and there. Neutrals with deep blue and white accents is the color direction I am going.
Oil rubbed bronze accents adorn my cabinets. What a tough decision... but ultimately I thought this rich finish would look best against the white woodwork and work well with the black soapstone counters. Keeping the hardware simple was important for the integrity of the farmhouse look.
Cup pulls! I have had a crush on them for a L-O-N-G time!
One of the areas I am most excited about is the old desk area, now a new built-in to house the microwave and drawers for pots and pans. The top (not shown) is a big glass cabinet with french mullion paned glass doors. This piece is still being put together.
All cabinet edges in the kitchen are softly rounded and detailed.
I did the happy dance of joy when water returned to my kitchen! And it came back in style! The goose neck faucet and it's simple styling fits perfectly with the soapstone trough sink. I chose oil rubbed bronze to compliment the sink and counter tops. Please pardon the wood dust over everything!
The white beadboard back splash was installed today. It is not finished yet. Molding and silicone need to be added. And then repainted.
This sink... Love at first sight!
Lighting was installed over the island. I searched for months for this fixture and found just the look I was hunting at Lowe's. Style at a great price!
The light is on a dimmer switch and looks so beautiful when on very low. Candle glow!
It is not my style to take a look totally from a catalog. But I did for this chandelier! It's woven rattan shades were just what I had in mind for over the kitchen table. Ballard Design must have made these just for me!
Because my new look is so neutral, texture is very important. These organic shades bring interest to my new color palate.
I have been so excited for this kitchen face lift to be coming to a close (hopefully) that I forgot, until now, that I will have a huge clean up job ahead!!!! YIKES!
Things To Do:
~ find a window treatment for above the sink
~ find a bench with a rush seat
~ purchase a natural fiber carpet for under the kitchen table
~ collect white ironstone
~ collect old blue/white transferware
~ clean, clean, clean!
I am participating inWOW Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style.
How pretty! Thanks for letting us get a sneak peek! It's going to be fabulous. My favorite are the cup pulls. I've had a crush on them a long time too!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Yvonne, your new kitchen is coming along beautifully. I know how involved each and every decision can be - and there are so many to make while doing a renovation as extensive as yours. I love the crisp, clean colors and those drawer pulls are exactly the ones I would like to us in our pantry - we almost have the design completed. Keep up the good work - I can hear all of the fun and excitement in your writer's voice! Ciao, bella!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It is looking great. I can't wait to see it completely finished. Carla
ReplyDeleteWe, too, are finishing up on a kitchen remodel. We bought a new place six months ago and have been remodeling since. Our carrera marble countertops were installed yesterday. Yippee. I revealed the before photos in today's blog.
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful Yvonne! It looks like you're entering the home stretch! I love the light fixture that looks like candles, so pretty-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteYvonne, this is going to be the "kitchen of the century" when your finished. I love everything that you have shown so far. Cannot wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe we are both in the middle of major kitchen remodels together! How fun :) I LOVE your new kitchen!!! Everything from the faucet and sink to the chunky crown molding to the wicker lamp shades! It's all beautiful! I can't wait to see the finishing product :)
ReplyDeleteYou are bringing everything together perfectly, Yvonne. I can imagine how thrilled you are to see your gorgeous kitchen take shape. I love it all...the little shade, the chandelier, farm sink, etc. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing a sneak peek. Your kitchen is going to be dreamy. I just know it!
ReplyDeleteLove all the little details, it will be beautiful Yvonne. Lots of work but worth it in the end!
ReplyDeleteDon't work too hard!
Mimi
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! Every single detail is outstanding as only you could pull off so flawlessly! Congratulations on your new kitchen and may you and your loved ones be blessed with many many years of good health, delicious meals and wonderful memories there.
xx
Thanks for the peek...your kitchen is going to be AMAZING! I can't wait to see it all!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne! Oh, my goodness! I'm loving your most gorgeous kitchen! Everything is wonderful! I don't blame you for being so excited as I know I'd be too! Your stove hood is gorgeous as well as all the pretty details and crown molding! I'm so excited fr you and can't wait to see it finished! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Everything you've picked out is beautiful! Love all the crown molding and I've had a crush on cap pulls too!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!! I so love the Farmhouse Style!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work in progress is wonderful. You have really brought it all together and the finished kitchen is going to be beautiful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne...can't wait to see the finished product. It's going to be LOVELY! I don't envy the work you have to do later when it's clean up time though. OH well ...it will be SO worth it! I hope your day is a good one.
ReplyDeleteMaura :)
It is all perfect from what you have shown us! I adore the cup pulls too and that chandy over the kitchen table with the RATTAN shades is MY style to a T! I also love the "candle" chandy! But the SINK.....oh, be still my heart! I can not wait to see it ALL! I bet you are out shopping for those last pieces right now:):) XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteGirl awsome kitchen. It looks beautiful! I put up the same iron light fixture but without those gorgeous shades.. Love everything about it so far. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I wanted to tell you: I have been thinking about changing my decor(just the decor since I can't do a REDO0 in my kitchen too. AND, I have a beautiful set of blue and white canisters that I haven't used for some time. I was going to build the decor around them!!!!! Great minds, huh???LOL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeousness, Yvonne! I love it and you are incorporating many things I would love to have in a kitchen. I love crown molding in any room, so gush away! It sounds like you are coming into the home stretch now. I can't wait for the full tour!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteI meant to tell you how much I loved your Mother's Day post... how beautiful.
The kitchen is looking great! The hardware on your cabinets reminds me of my new buffet (I fell in love with the same knobs/pulls).
Yvonne, I am loving your remodel!!! The candle light and chandy are gorgeous and I adore the woven shades. Your kitchen is going to be spectacular and I can't wait for the final reveal, but in the meantime thank you so much for taking us along for the ride! I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Yvonne, I don't know where to start. That first photo simply gorgeous cabinetry and the pretty blue plate looks just perfect there. I love the hardware you chose too, very rustic. The gorgeous counter tops and not to mention that amazing light fixture which mimics candles is amazing. What can I say, I love your taste.
ReplyDeleteLooking gorgeous, Yvonne. I know you are so excited and will be so glad when it is finished.
ReplyDeleteEverything is looking good Yvonne! Can't wait to see the final reveal! I'm also in the process of updating and giving my kitchen/family room a facelift. Receiving two new sofas tomorrow and I can't wait. Yes, now it's a can of worms. Must also find a seagrass rug, collect some more ironstone and clean, clean, clean!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL, Yvonne! Just fabulous. I love everything, especially the light fixtures! Keep up the good work! :-)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
WoW!! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJanet
Your kitchen is looking so beautiful. I love the light fixtures and the range hood cover. It makes me excited to get going on our new kitchen. Plans are at the builders now. I'm dreading the mess and inconvenience but can't wait for it to start!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I am green with envy over your new kitchen. The hood is fabulous and I love the light fixtures. I can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Wow, Yvonne. You must be in kitchen bliss. It is all looking gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait!
OMG Yvonne I LOVE it already I can't wait to see more!! Martina
ReplyDeleteYou know I love every single thing you do and this is no exception! It's a WONDERFUL kitchen!!! I love all the rustic elements--but it's so elegant, too!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs/blessings,
Lana In Italy
oh my! that is quite the most beautiful kitchen I have ever seen. Love the faucet, the candle like light fitting - in fact I love it all - oh! and the rounded corners, and drawer pulls. Congratulations on such a great design and how it all works so well together.
ReplyDeleteOh by the way I sent a link of your pansy cookies to my daughter and she posted it to facebook. I am going to plant pansies in the hopes of one day making some of those cookies together. She lives in New York and I live in Australia so getting together doesn't happen that often.
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne I am seriously drooling over this sneak peek! Everything looks gorgeous and crisp and it makes me long for a white kitchen again! I cannot wait to see the rest of it! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
It is looking wonderful! I love the chandy, just perfect! I bet you can't wait for them to be finished!.Yvonne, could check your email please. I asked a question last week, maybe you didn't see it? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne...
ReplyDeleteOhh my...your new kitchen is looking fabulous, dear friend! I just adore everything you have done so far! The cabinetry is stunning and I'm with you...that moulding is gorgeous!!! Sure can see why you are doing your happy dance! Love, love, LOVE your new farmhouse sink and light fixtures too! It's all looking fabulous, Yvonne! Can't wait to see it all finished!!!
Thank you so much for dropping by and for the sweet Mother's Day wishes. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's day as well, sweet lady!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Your kitchen is coming along beautifully, I can't wait to see it! Since you mentioned looking for transferware here is a link to a great transferware shop on etsy. They have a great selection!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/EnglishTransferware
Donna
Thanks so much for this gorgeous peek, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined the party this week with this sneak peek.
ReplyDeleteA million wows! I cannot wait until it is finished and we get to see the whole thing. The details are all absolutely perfect. Know wonder you are so excited!
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen looks great Yvonne. I made the apricot pork tonight although I tried it with boneless pork chops. Yummy!! Tomorrow night is Chicken Radcliff. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I'm doing the happy dance for you. This is absolutely beautiful. I love every single detail and can't wait to see it all put together!
ReplyDeleteEverything is absolutely gorgeous! I think our tastes are very similar ~ love the light fixtures, esp the candle chandy...the sink, the hardware, cabinets & pulls, the crown molding, you name it! I'm so happy for you...and so excited to see the finished product.
ReplyDeletexo
Pat
Everything is absolutely gorgeous! I think our tastes are very similar ~ love the light fixtures, esp the candle chandy...the sink, the hardware, cabinets & pulls, the crown molding, you name it! I'm so happy for you...and so excited to see the finished product.
ReplyDeletexo
Pat
O, I am pretty sure this is going to be EVERY girl's DREAM KITCHEN.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks just stunning. It is all just fabulous. You, my dear, are a very blessed woman.
xoxo bj
Yvonne, what a fun thing to be happening. Love the lighting and all the white -- such a bright place to work in and come up with lovely meals. I didn't know those were called cup pulls -- I have some. Look forward to the completed kitchen pictures. Joni
ReplyDeletehaha I loved your comment on my blog.. & I would not mind if a million chairs ended up in my front lawn.. I would make them all pretty!! Thanks for the comment. Love your blog. -Liz
ReplyDeleteOh wow....gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
This is some kind of gorgeous. Absolutely can't wait to see it all finished.
ReplyDeleteCAS
I think I'm in love......with your beautiful new kitchen Yvonne. I can't wait to see the "total package".
ReplyDeleteGood morning. Your new kitchen looks like a dream. Absolute perfection! I can just imagine it with your white ironstone and blue and white transfer ware. Keep the pictures coming!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. Great to get a sneak preview.
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh when I saw collecting on your to do list!
- The Tablescaper
looking fantabulous! Xo, Meme
ReplyDeletecome sign up for my $100,000 giveaway..okay $100...lol and get a peek of a before and after of my french chair!
I am sufficiently "wowed," Yvonne! Your new kitchen is just gorgeous. The woodwork is swoon-worthy :).
ReplyDeleteI am so loving everything but those chandy shades caught my eye and I'm needing me some of those, where did you get them if I may ask?
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't be over the moon about a kitchen with these gorgeous details? Can't wait to see it all complete. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great kitchen! Love white cabinets and the hardware is wonderful! Love the hood! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your makeover with us. So exciting!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
For Kathy,
ReplyDeleteThe shade came from Ballard Designs.
Yvonne
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sneak peak. My favorite part is the hood cover with a space to put a platter, tray, or piece of artwork. Yours looks fabulous!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Love everything about it and can't wait to see it in its entirety. You're giving me lots of ideas for a kitchen makeover some time in our future. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteCAS
I'm so very happy for you.... everything looks amazing so far. I can't wait to see the finished kitchen, but I'm sure that's an understatement from your point of view. I've built 3 kitchens - loved the process, hated the wait.
ReplyDeleteI've been telling hubby for years that my next kitchen will have white or off-white painted cabinets. My current kitchen is an interior room of the house that doesn't really get any sunlight, so I've been thinking of painting my dark stained maple cabinets for several years. Can't do it quite yet... need to get hubby on board and that's a feat in itself. Men just can't seem to handle painting wood.
This kitchen make-over is fabulous!! You have the BEST taste and I can not wait to see the finished product!!! Love it all!! Christie
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