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Kitchen Reveal-- Five Years in the Making

10 years ago

After thousands of hours pouring over information on this site and five years of storing appliances, quartzite, and, literally, the kitchen sink in our garage, my husband and I are 95% done with our complete gut kitchen remodel-- It's time to share!

What it was-- Golden oak cabinets, linoleum flooring, and gold/brown tile last redone in 1991. Original 1977 double ovens, 1980's range, 1990's fridge, non functional range hood complete with duct tape, 1970's aluminum double pane widows, and a 1991 almond dishwasher that caught on fire 5/2015.


What it is now: My DREAM-- thanks in large part to all the tips, tricks, and inspiration I've found on this site over the years! Pictures to follow were taken by our cabinet installer. Please excuse the bits of unfinished trim and doors not replaced yet. Kitchen opens into dining & living room, which are still in the process of getting flooring replaced and trim added.

Appliances: JennAir everything (We did our research and this is what we love. Please refrain for comments on what a huge mistake you may think we made. So far, I'm nothing but happy!): Double convention ovens with 7" interactive touch-screen, tri-temp zone beverage center, French-door counter-depth fridge with bottom freezer, gas range, 36" hood, and dishwasher.

Sink: Hammered copper farmhouse w/Waterstone pull-down faucet. Insinkerator garbage disposal.

Countertop & Backsplash: Polished White Princess Quartzite from IRG in Burlingame, CA, fabricated by Chittenden Granite in Hydesville, CA. Akdo Thassos marble 3x6" subway tile with grout in Fog.

Cabinets: Homecrest semi-custom cabinets with soft-close drawers, doors and pull-outs. Shaker style in color Willow. Layout & customization by Thomas Home Center, McKinleyville, CA. Pulls ordered from All Handles and Pulls, Beslag in polished-copper finish.

Flooring: US Floor Navarre Montauban Engineered White Oak, oiled. Purchased from Eureka Floor & Carpet One in Eureka, CA.

Pendant Lighting: Tech Lighting Soliel.

Paint: Ceiling and trim are Benjamin Moore Super White. Wall color in adjoining spaces is Benjamin Moore Pebble Beach.









Comments (53)

  • 10 years ago

    well worth the wait1 Enjoy

    Kimberly Murphy thanked deeebert
  • 10 years ago

    Very pretty. That gorgeous sink, positioned in the corner is a nice focal point.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked brdrl
  • 10 years ago

    Wow! It's beautiful. Really like your cabinet color. Must go back to take in more details, but just want to say Congrats & Enjoy!

    BTW, we put a JennAir range in our lake build some 8+ yrs. ago and it's been great ;)

    Kimberly Murphy thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    I love it! Great color combo and beautiful finishes.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked kelleg69
  • 10 years ago

    Twobells, the cabinet color is definitely gray with no tint of green. Here's a picture in the daylight:

  • 10 years ago

    Absolutely stunning - you should be over the moon!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked just_janni
  • 10 years ago

    Nice transformation! Love, love those floors. How wide are they?

    Kimberly Murphy thanked ILoveRed
  • 10 years ago

    The cabinets, counters, and tile are perfect together. Very pretty!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked mama goose_gw zn6OH
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful kitchen! Congrats and enjoy.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Wendy
  • 10 years ago

    Thank you for all the wonderful kitchen love! ILoveRed, the floor planks are 7".

  • 10 years ago

    What a great transformation. Beautifully done. Love your cabinet color with the backsplash and counters.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked algeasea
  • 10 years ago

    So beautiful! I particularly the copper details, and the juxtaposition of the rustic flooring with such refined elements as those. I'm overwhelmingly more of a "lurker" here since my kitchen redo is too far along to change elements that have long since been decided, or which might not be everyone else's cup of tea, but which I believe will work well for me and my family. I hugely value the insight and expertise of those on this forum who know far more than I do (hence the amount of research I do here), but I can relate to wanting our final products to be celebrated with us regardless, which I believe everyone will. You've worked hard and it shows and I hope you enjoy your lovely kitchen for many years to come! :)

    Kimberly Murphy thanked girouxgh
  • 10 years ago

    Fabulous!!!! It looks great!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked cat_mom
  • 10 years ago

    Love it! I have a friend who is copper mad and going through a nasty divorce. I will show her your tap and tell her to splurge when all the cr*p is over.

    Lit really is gorgeous. Enjoy it!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked somersetlass
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks, Kimberly. I can def tell a difference in that last pic. I'm also opting for copper details in my new space, so I especially love that warm touch mixed with the cool grey tones. Again, great job on a beautiful space!!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked TwoBelles
  • 10 years ago

    Love, love love!!!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked daisychain Zn3b
  • 10 years ago

    Be still my heart!! Gorgeous transformation, which is not nearly the correct word for what you did!!!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Springroz
  • 10 years ago

    Love the copper and all the rest of your finishes choices (color, style, flooring, etc.). The sink looks very striking the way it is set in at the corner. Enjoy!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked funkycamper
  • 10 years ago

    Wow you have a lot of storage but it doesn't look cabinet-laden. Maybe it's the white areas with the nice lighter floor-very open feel-well done....enjoy

    Kimberly Murphy thanked herbflavor
  • 10 years ago

    Love your counters. omg, those are gorgeous! Love the mix of gray and copper. So unique and lovely.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked lisa_a
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful!!!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked DC Reno
  • 10 years ago

    Gorgeous! Love the floors, the gray cabs, and the copper accents. All your years of research paid off...job well done!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Shelley Graham
  • 10 years ago

    Love your choices! And I'm very impressed by your story. That's a long time to wait but looks well worth it - Enjoy!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked numbersjunkie
  • 10 years ago

    One other question, please, regarding your copper. Are your pulls lacquered or unlaquered? Do you expect they will patina? And also, I ordered the same Waterstone faucet and was told the polished copper is not available right now. I'm hoping it will be available shortly since I will have to order before long. Have you had any problems with the faucet? It is lacquered, as well, correct? Thanks!! Especially since this was way more than one other question..... ;)


    Kimberly Murphy thanked TwoBelles
  • 10 years ago

    Looks great! Congratulations!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Brendan, Cindy, Brittany and Maureen
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful transformation! Great job!!


  • 10 years ago

    Wow. The last shot in your first post is "the shot." If you ever have to sell, make them use that one. Wonderful vision. Can't recognize it from the prior kitchen. The floors!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Twobells, the copper in both the pulls and faucet are lacquered. Polished copper was available on special order with our Waterstone faucet, but ordering it was definitely a process. Each faucet is custom-made, we were told, and it took 11 weeks, even though we were told it would take 8. We literally received it the day before we needed it for granite fabrication. The company was very accommodating for our questions, but no sense of urgency as far as getting us the product. Pulls are from Sweden. Company we ordered from was super accommodating, sent us samples, and was very reasonable for shipping.

  • 10 years ago

    The copper faucet is stunning. I love your entire kitchen - floors, cabinet color, gorgeous countertops and backsplash and definitely the polished copper hardware. Congratulations!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked romy718
  • 10 years ago

    Gorgeous! I especially love your coffee, bar, and baking area beyond the ovens. How handy and so pretty with those glass cabs!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked nancyjwb
  • 10 years ago

    I love how you built so many functional mini-spaces into your layout - cooking, baking, bar, food storage.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Danielle Gottwig
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful! Enjoy your new kitchen!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked jayferg
  • 10 years ago

    Hi Kimberly! What an absolutely beautiful kitchen! I can't think of one single thing I would change. It all just works so wonderfully together. I really like the pendants over the prep area--the very definition of understated elegance. Congratulations! All the hard work and getting things piece by piece really paid off. Just lovely. :-)

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Debbie B.
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful! I love the combination of the color of your cabs, your brass fixtures and your gorgeous countertops! Great job!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked amykath
  • 10 years ago

    It looks wonderful! Removing the uppers over the peninsula really opened it up. It's so airy, even with the vent hood there. You must be so pleased and excited it's finally finished.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked mgmum
  • 10 years ago
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    Beautiful. I especially love the sink (though I love everything). I too am a corner-sink girl. I have a corner sink in my kitchen now, and in any future kitchen I will ever have, I will get a corner sink. You can't beat the undersink storage, uninterrupted counterspace, and space behind the sink. My corner sink is an undermount, and I am fascinated that you installed an apron front. Was that a difficult installation because it was a corner, or no different than an apron front would be if it were installed not in a corner?

    Kimberly Murphy thanked friedajune
  • 10 years ago

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Debbi Branka
  • 10 years ago

    It looks incredible!! This made me look at light/white slabs online. I love how light and bright it all looks.

    I especially LOVE the pendants!!! I've never seen anything like them.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked pippiep
  • 10 years ago

    Spectacular transformation! You really did do your homework! Enjoy it!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked practigal
  • 10 years ago

    Wow! Beautiful! Muy jealous of the copper sink! Also love those pendants.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    A very smart, well laid out kitchen - not to mention beautiful. Your palette is warm yet bright. Love the floors. I pretty much echo everyone's sentiments!

    Kimberly Murphy thanked jpmom
  • 10 years ago

    Your kitchen is beautiful and could have been my inspiration photo before mine was complete. Your's is much nicer, as I didn't get to do new cabinets and appliances, however!

    Oh, and don't give your JA appliances another thought. Mine are also JA, but about 10 years old (but my JA fridge is more like 15). In all that time, I've needed just one oven repair :)

    Kimberly Murphy thanked Errant_gw
  • 10 years ago

    What a gorgeous transformation! Your copper faucet and pulls give the space such a beautiful touch.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked malabacat
  • 10 years ago

    Absolutely beautiful. I've had all jenn-air and been very happy with the way they performed. I just love those copper accents. I'm seriously considering using copper accents in my kitchen.

    Kimberly Murphy thanked cpartist
  • 10 years ago

    Congratulations! Beautiful kitchen with lovely details. Looks quite functional, too. Well done!


    Kimberly Murphy thanked DYH
  • 10 years ago

    Friedajune, in all honesty, the farmhouse sink in the corner was the biggest nightmare of the kitchen. GC initially told me it wouldn't be a problem, but changed his mind when he saw how big it was. The sink was the very first thing we bought for the kitchen and, at the time, we had a very different vision. Flash forward five years with a new cabinet designer.... He didn't want the sink in the corner as it changed the project to semi-custom and something he'd never done before. GC said I should just move it, cabinet designer and granite fabricator said they didn't think they could make it work, material-wise. I refused to budge. Cabinet designer and granite guy then wanted it pushed out flush with the other cabinets, but that would've left a MASSIVE dead space behind the sink. I insisted on the push back and between the granite and cabinet fabrication it cost about $2k more than the original plans. BUT, with the faucet. the sink corner is now my "kitchen queen" and I absolutely adore it! My old sink was also in the corner, but it was literally a corner sink, (think 90 degree angle, double sink with one basin on one side of the corner, the other basin on the other side of the corner) that was designed for a manufactured home (our house is not) and super shallow and awkward. Now, with the set-back, I'm in a little comfy cubby when I'm working at the sink and my windows overlook my rose garden. LOVE IT!

  • 10 years ago
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    Beautiful kitchen, hard to believe it's the same space!! I'm doing a corner apron sink also and you've got me a little nervous with the nightmare you had! We have a 36" Kohler cast iron sink and I also planned on pushing it back to avoid the huge space in the corner. Like your kitchen, we'll have cabs between the sink and DW to got be trapped by the DW door when it's open. My question is with the sink/cabs pushed back is it awkward to have two people standing at the sink together??

  • 10 years ago
    Yes, two people at the sink is awkward. It works for my husband and I because I do all the dishes, but probably wouldn't be for everyone. I'm excited to see yours when it's done!
  • 10 years ago

    Haha, as I was typing that I was trying to think of a time my husband and I have ever done dishes together! There will be awkward parts regardless if it's pushed back or not but I'm absolutely not having the sink anywhere else. I posted my kitchen layout for advice yesterday and I was expecting backlash about how terrible corner sinks are, none yet :).

  • 10 years ago
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    Beautiful! I really like the copper accents and how they relate to the wood floor. Seems like not an easy feat to pull off a greyish cabinet with copper accents. But you did it. It totally works. Enjoy!