Super work! Looks great and updated!

Woohoo!! Great transformation!

Your new kitchen is beautiful~love the nook and how all the details you added work together to create a warm, inviting space. Enjoy!

Wow, so beautiful! And awesome that you did it yourself! You've inspired me that I could paint my own cabinets, thank you! I really appreciate the step by step on your blog!

Very nice job - I can't believe you did all that for under $5k. Awesome. What color/make is your wall paint?

Beautiful! The sink is really fantastic and I love the breakfast nook, the feet on your cabinets, everything!!! Enjoy!

Wow, that's a terrific makeover. I love these "Under $xxxx k threads, they are inspiring. The paint alone made a huge difference, then changing the sink, the nook, the backsplash and of course the beautiful granite makes it really beautiful.

Love it! The baskets are a great way to add visual interest and they function well too. You sure did stretch the dollar.
Enjoy that wine in a refreshing new space.

Terrific update, terrific choices, terrific job all around. Happy cooking!

Thank you all for the nice comment!

Lovlilynn: The wall color is Sherwin Williams Clary Sage

wow - that makes such a difference. and you did it yourselves! double wow. love the look of the new breakfast nook.

does the sink water spot? I had a brown cast iron one in the 70's and it was a bear with the water spots!

I love it! what do the kids think now?

You and your DH did an amazing job. Truly something to show off and be proud of.

Awesome! I love it. The feet on the cabs were a brilliant touch.

Much nicer ambiance now...Serene and so pleasant. Good job! Love, love, love the bfast nook area!!!

Ideamom, your kitchen looks great!

I am in the process of re-doing my kitchen similar to yours. I had already painted my oak cabinets cream color several years ago, and have Sienna Boadeaux granite on order, which is very similar to the color of your granite. Just wanted to re-paint the cabinets and add some trim. So you have given me some ideas, particulary the feet. Was planning to do trim-moulding on the bottom of the top cabinets to dress it up a bit.

My question is about the hinges. I have silver hardware, which I was thinking that I would like the black instead but thought black hinges and pulls or handles would be too much. I didn't realize that you could put hidden hinges on cabinets where the hinges are seen. My cabinets are similar to yours, except that my inserts on the door(where you did the glazing) do not curve at the top. Did you get those at any Lowe's type of store?

Any advise or details you could give me on this would be great.

Very very nice and I love your colors. You guys made some excellent design decisions. Congratulations!

Beautiful kitchen! I like your pretty feet, too. Putting the baskets above the microwave and refrigerator certainly adds an interesting element. If you don't mind my asking, what do you put in those baskets?

You put a lot of effort into this and really shows! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

Hi ideamom,

I remember some of your posts where you were experimenting with the painting technique and colors for your kitchen. All I can say is wow! I think your updated painted cabinets turned out great and I love the creativity you used to stretch your budget. Congratulations!

Thank you for all your nice compliments on our kitchen!

Kmarcel: I know what you mean about all the hardware showing and looking cluttered. That is the reason I never had knobs on my cabinets before.
Hubby bought the hidden hinges at Lowes and he had to drill out space in the cabinets for the hidden hinges as well as putty in the screw holes from the previous hinges. I like the hidden hinges so much better!

LOVE LOVE LOVE it! What a HUGE difference! And TALK ABOUT MAXIMIZING THE BUDGET! That's the best under $5K reno I have ever seen!

Enjoy!

Tiskers: Wow, what an honor for you to say that our kitchen was the Best reno under $5000 you have ever seen! That made my day! Thank you!!

See -why is it SO satisfying to create something beautiful on a budget? I've just spent the last hour on your blog and your links -THANK YOU! You're bookmarked here now!

Love the baskets above microwave and fridge...I think I'd like to "borrow" that idea in my new place perhaps... :-)
Your kitchen is gorgeous!

That looks fantastic!!! As a fellow DIYer I KNOW how much work went into that! You have wonderful vision and did a great job! Enjoy!

I forgot to answer a few questions...sorry!

DesertSteph: No, the sink does not leave water spots. It is awesome and I totally LOVE it!

MamaLynn: I put medicines in the basket above the fridge...like aspirin, ibuprofen, cough syrups, bandaids, etc..
The other basket above the fridge holds extra light bulbs

The baskets above the microwave hold my home fragrance oils from bath & body works...I love a great smelling home! The other basket above the microwave is still empty.

I haven't put anything in the baskets in the breakfast nook pedestal yet.

Wow! What a transformation! I love the bun feet it really gives it a custom look. I also LOVE your beakfast nook! How inviting! Love how the backsplash ties it all together and it looks great with your granite. Money well spent. Enjoy!

I love your new kitchen, good job! Also the music is great!

You and your DH did an incredible job. I don't think I've ever seen a better cost-value remodel than yours! Thanks for posting and may you enjoy the fruits of your labors for many years to coe!

ideamom,

Just a couple more questions about your hidden hinges. I went to Lowes today and they showed me the hinge I would need to do, but there is a round section about an inch in diameter that apparently needs to be drilled out on the door in order for this to fit. Then I re-read your reply which you do say about drilling out a hole. I assume it's this large round part of the hinge that jots out?? It looks like it might be a pina job??? Did your husband need to a use a router or a special tool? Or maybe it's not as bad as I think?? I assume you felt it was worth it?

What a wonderful satisfying job! I LOVE the color you chose for the kitchen. Now relax and ENJOY! OH... and the black paint on the toe kicks to make them look recessed with the feet... brilliant!

Wow, what a difference! It looks fantastic! I know--yes really know-- how hard you worked on this! From one DIYer to another, WAY TO GO! It looks incredible! And under $5K? WOWZER.

ENJOY!!