What a lovely pallet! And you switch plates match perfectly - how the heck did you do that????

I love it. Compliments your counters and goes very nicely with your cabinets.
You stood your ground and chose something that is timeless and fits your style.
I always said, "less is more" and this is stunning.
Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your new kitchen.
All the best to you both,
Sophie.

Very, very nice! The lighing on the little shelf looks like twinkle lights on my screen, very cute. You chose the perfect countertop, too. Well done! Thanks for sharing!

It really turned out nice! Well worth all the frustrations you endured.

It all looks great. The tile is so pretty with your cabinets and countertop and I love how the shelf came out. It's just darling.

So pretty! Thanks for sharing!

It turned out really nice. I hope you have fun in your 'new' kitchen!

Thanks everyone! Jannicone, I purchased paintable switchplates, then gave the paint guy at Home Depot a sample of the tile. He didn't seem to think it was a perfect match due to the shine of the tile, but I think it's fine. Just be forewarned: better to paint the screws after installing because otherwise the screwdriver messes it up.

And barncatz, the tile installer really seemed to hate my shelf. Said it was too big and I should have it trimmed down to about 4 inches wide. Almost let him sway me till we tried it as is with my Brown Betty teapot. We like it just as it is.

The changes look great. I love the way you put the back splash tile in behind your shelf. It dresses up that little area - great idea.

Lovely! You did a wonderful job! Enjoy!

Very nice. Love the tile, and the shelf over the sink. It's perfect for the teapot!

Just lovely. I really like the small shelf over the sink. When there is no window I always feel like I need something there, but I couldn't have very much or it would interfere with the use of the sink. I think you've got a great balance.

I share your frustration at not being able to take pictures that show something that looks really wonderful as looking really wonderful. I don't know if it's my camera or my skill level...or both!

Looks great. What kind of led lights did use I like their light too. I think the shelf is just right.

Looks great!!! Enjoy the space :)

I LOVE what you did -- and that you didn't paint the cabinets! That backsplash is wonderful, and the nook above the sink is perfect -- and well-lit!! And your countertop has a pleasing personality that works well in your space!

I think it's beautiful! those few things make the world of difference from plain to very, very nice. nothing overbearing, it all just flows together. I also love the shelf over the sink and the lights. that's a very good addition.

what faucet did you use? I really like it and it doesn't seem overly tall.

That is a new kitchen in my book! Beautiful choices, enjoy.

Desertsteph, the faucet is Delta Leland: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A39FSAK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. And you're right: I chose it because it wasn't as high as most others.

I think it's just lovely! Your shelf with the teapot is the perfect icing on the cake, and I'm glad you didn't let anyone talk you into making it smaller.

I'm happy you posted your reveal! This forum is for all kitchens, not just the $50,000+ remodels. I'm doing a "facelift" in my kitchen right now: fresh coat of paint, new cafe curtains, new pictures. Budget >$300. As Desertsteph said, small changes can make a big difference!

Congratulations on your lovely kitchen! :-)

Your lighted shelf must make you smile every tile you look at it - it's so clean and inviting! Nicely done, time to start cranking out a few KAWs :)

Even better than your inspiration picture. You hit a home run. Congrats!

Looks great!

That's a beautiful kitchen. Love the shelf above the kitchen, it gives a cute look. What's your cabinet stain and wood?

Sometimes all a kitchen needs is just what you have done. If cabinets and flooring are good, they don't need to be replaced. You did a great job with your choices. Really like the backsplash choice, simple yet makes a statement.

Isn't it amazing how small changes can freshen up a kitchen and make it look newer again. Well done.

Oldbat2be, what's a KAW? And Dream, I'm afraid I couldn't tell you about the stain and wood. My guess would be a cherry stain. There's a slightly pinkish tone that gets lost in most of the photos.

Looks great!

KAW is Kitchen at Work! Post pictures of what your cooking in your new space.

I love posts like this. Very pretty and subtle.

Ravencajun, I only just noticed your question about the lights. They were from Inspired LED and recommended to me by many on Houzz. They were great to work with and the price was very reasonable.

So pretty. I especially love the backsplash and shelf.

You guys did an awesome job! Very clean and well picked color coordination.

I love the space for the teapot!! I also have a modest kitchen and appreciate any and all reveals. Congrats on a job well done!

This might be an unglamorous question but how do the under cabinet lights get power? Are there tiny holes drilled in the sides of your cabinets to allow for wiring? (Oh it's probably behind the drywall which I didn't do, oh no.) Can you post a detail pic of the lights?

Beautiful! It sparkles.

Like zellycat, I'd like to see a photo of how those LED lights are attached.

It really does sparkle! Love it! Congratulations!

Zellycat and artemis, the lights come in strips that simply stick to the bottom of the cabinets. For the area over the sink, our handyman just cut a piece of wood trim and I think glued to the inside of the part that hangs down (apron?), then he stuck the lights to the bottom so they would shine down over the sink and not straight back at the wall.

As long as you have an outlet hidden in the cabinets like we did over the stove, all that has to be done is to drill a little hole in the bottom of the cabinets towards the back, and then feed a small cord thru and up to the power supply.

We had our handyman install another similar outlet at the top of the cabinets on the sink side.

I kind of forget now, but I think we could have done it in a more simple way, but we actually had our guy also go up through the attic to connect the 2 sides so the whole thing could turn off with one light switch. Otherwise, Inspired LED has a fancy but very expensive remote that would do it. If I remember correctly, that remote was over $200.

I'll take pictures tomorrow if you would like.