My small kitchen reveal

10 years ago

Its not white and grey! ;)

We purchased and renovated every room in our home over the past six months, so the budget for the kitchen wasn't huge, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. If you want to go straight to the before and after pics, scroll down to the replies....

Details:

Cabinets are from The Wright Kitchen (amazing service and pricing from them!). Urban Effects, Dayton style, Mountain Haze finish

Counters are from Custom Granite. Taj Mahal quartzite with a 3/4 straight edge, polished finish. (I love, love, love them)

Appliances are all different makes (oh, the horror! Lol). Fridge is a 32" LG. Microwave is Samsung. Stove is a 5 burner gas Kenmore. Dishwasher is a Frigidaire.

Sink was ordered online from build.ca and is a Blanco horizon double bowl undermount sink in truffle

Tap and soap dispensor were ordered from homedepot.ca and are from Vigo

Backsplash is from Tile Solutions. Element sand glass brick mosiacs. Used 'straw' coloured grout with them.

Glass insert on the garden window ledge was ordered from Clegg Glass. I had them backpaint it bm seapearl oc-19 (saved $$$ vs having more taj mahal installed)

Pulls and knobs were ordered on amazon.ca. Franklin brass in heirloom silver

Walls and ceilings painted bm cotton balls oc-122. Trim is painted bm snowfall oc-118

Wow...a lot went into my tiny kitchen! Pics in reply below

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herbflavor

10 years ago

the light surfaces really make a difference..it's so much more welcoming with all the cream/whites/etc..... I hope it wasn't too hard picking all the shades..you've got a timeless space to enjoy for a long time...thanks for the share.

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Kristi
Original Author
10 years ago
Before pics:
Kristi
Original Author
10 years ago
After pics:
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m_gabriel
10 years ago
Wow, that's really pretty!
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eld6161
10 years ago
Stunning ! This is not a small kitchen BTW:)
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iroll
10 years ago
Wow, the colors are so beautiful and restful, what a transformation. Enjoy!
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beachem
10 years ago
Nice. I like the before pics too with the cabinet colors.
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zorroslw1
10 years ago
Very nice job. I especially like the backsplash and the bumpout window and the countertop.
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anitamo
10 years ago
Beautiful countertop. I bet you love the new placement of the DW and the extra room by the sink. Looks great.
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scone911
10 years ago
These are lovely, lovely colors. Good use of space, too. Well done!
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aprilneverends
10 years ago
Beautiful. The countertops are gorgeous. Love the window so much. And the pantry:) And the handles. Enjoy your beautiful kitchen!
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Pennie Heath
10 years ago
So pretty!
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mama goose_gw zn6OH
10 years ago
Very nice! I love the pantry and window, too, and the counters are beautiful.
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cpartist
10 years ago
I love taj mahal. Beautiful kitchen.
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nancyjwb
10 years ago
That is a beautiful kitchen! The switch of the sink and dishwasher looks so much more functional, too. Nice job!
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marann01
10 years ago
Beautiful! Your choices are so nice - Taj Mahal is yummy! New layout especially dishwasher placement is great! Enjoy!
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mgmum
10 years ago
Very nice!!
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User
10 years ago
So pretty! I love how the backsplash works with the countertop. Lovely combination !
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Kristi
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks for all the positive feedback!

Forgot to mention that we donated our old cabinets and appliances (along with our bathroom vanities) to Habitat for Humanity. Amazing program! They sent four friendly guys who efficiently removed everything within a couple of hours. We also got a tax receipt for the value of our donation after they sold them in our local ReStore.
Shelley Graham
10 years ago
Beautiful!! Love your color choices! And of course the Taj...
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schoolhouse_gw
10 years ago
Will there be a table or island-type work area?

Isn't it amazing how much brighter the space is now. The black splash is really pretty. Nice job.
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Russ Barnard
10 years ago
Very nice!
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Kristi
Original Author
10 years ago
The space is only large enough for a very small island, so we're going to live with it for a while, then see if we want to get some sort of a kitchen cart....
Errant_gw
10 years ago
It's lovely :)

I didn't have the space for an island, either. But have a stainless work bench that has been incredibly handy.
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raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
10 years ago
I thought it was okay before, but the changes you made really made it so much better! Rearranging the stove wall, blind corner, cabinets instead of closet, and overall with the surfaces, just plain prettier. good job!
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maggiepatty
10 years ago
Very pretty. I love the serene color choices and I'm very jealous of your window. Love your cabinets, counters and knobs, too. Thanks for showing it!
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rebunky
10 years ago
Great transformation. Taj Mahal is one of my favorites. Backsplash is perfect with it.
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Kristi
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
On a side note: just got some canvas prints delivered that I ordered online.

This one's going to hang in the eat-in area of the kitchen. I took this pic a couple of years ago in Nice, France
crcollins1_gw
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
That pic is so cool. We were just in Nice this summer, returned home 3 days before the attack.

Oh, and the kitchen is pretty awesome, too. Thank goodness you got that dishwasher moved so you can actually put stuff in it!
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Troy Farwell
10 years ago
Great update!
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blfenton
10 years ago
Love the photo that you took. Moving the DW and the range look like they would make a big improvement to the function of your very pretty kitchen. Nice reworking of the space.
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kelleg69
10 years ago
Love the counters and backsplash. Great look for the new kitchen.
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practigal
10 years ago
Beautiful! And such a better arrangement of the lower cabinets! The dishwasher is in a better location and you have expanded your prep space between the sink and the stove… Can't beat that!
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Leepani Vancleef
10 years ago
How nice !! What a wonderful way to celebrate the upcoming holidays in your new space ~ lovely!
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smm5525
10 years ago
Beautiful!
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lapsangtea
10 years ago
Nice job! No one has mentioned that faucet-- love the way the new one is a curvy focal point framed by the window, the proportions with this new larger faucet are very nice in your kitchen where it is placed, a big curve to set against all the straight lines and angles of the cabinetry. Very nice contrast.
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AvatarWalt
10 years ago
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Very nice! It's good to see what a big improvement a small shift in your appliances made in terms of function--and it's validation for all the advice given on GW. It looks like a great room to be in and to use.
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Cheryl Hewitt
10 years ago
I love what you've done. So many GW "Best Practices" put into play. I'm sure they really had a big impact. Well done!
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User
10 years ago
Great job on the remodel! Thanks for sharing.
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Micki-Micki
10 years ago
Gorgeous. The colors are beautiful.
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