When we bought our current house, we loved the bones. But, we knew that we wanted to update the kitchen. I’m not an interior designer, but after having bought and sold 4 homes, I knew I could handle this remodel.
BEFORE:
Hmmm…… small space, no room for an island….what was this going to look like? Then, I saw Michael’s kitchen in House Beautiful. I knew this was the inspiration I was looking for. Galley kitchen, neutral colors, stainless appliance and an open doorway at one end, just like I had.
I enlisted the help of Jennifer Howard of JWH Design and Cabinetry. Jen understood exactly what I needed and came up with the actual design and custom cabinetry. We simply moved the doorway going into the hallway…and that simple shift made all the difference.
AFTER:
Glass front cabinets are on one side of the kitchen, giving me an area to update with each holiday season.
To update the adjacent family room, we simply took the cabinet doors off, allowing for bookshelves. Then we painted the backs of the bookshelves with Benjamin Moore’s Jackson Tan (which reads chocolate brown) to give some depth. Finally, I added library lights from Circa Lighting that bring in soft illumination.
Around the corner from the bar sink (a wine frig is below), we updated my desk area with dark wood to compliment the stone in the kitchen. The steel magnetic board allows me to change out children’s artwork and invitations.
I splurged on some things: ie. hand glazed tiles from Country Floors (Michael’s source), Viking appliances and the “Julia” faucets from Waterworks. I saved by keeping my hardwood floors and buying inexpensive pulls and knobs from Restoration Hardware.
Ultimately, I got a high functioning kitchen that I enjoy using, even if it doesn’t have the big center island everyone loves.
Here’s to cooking up your own designs!
xo, Elizabeth
Elizabeth –
Stunning! Thank you so much for sharing these photos.
xx,
Kate
There is nothing better than a kitchen that makes the "chef" smile!
WOW! That all has the WOW factor! I'm in love with your nook chairs. Love the pink glassware peeking through the cabinets and the overall warm white feeling. So fresh. So chic, just like you š
Stunning – and I have had the plus of seeing it in person. I spy my artwork which makes me so very happy. Now where are all the boys toys? You are so organized, bravo!!
pve
My Kitchen Crush: Elizabeth! (no really, WOW!) :O
Congrats on
bringing your
kitchen vision
to life! Warm
cozy, stylish…
VERY Elizabeth : )_
Happy Tuesday,
my friend!
xx Suzanne
I've died and gone to kitchen heaven! Not only is Michael an inspiration but you've translated his style beautifully. Love your little office (and the PVE!) and the chairs are bananas!
Just gorgeous!!!! Everything is so perfectly done. And I love the PVE illustration. XO
Great remodel! Love your new kitchen. MWS is certainly great inspiration.
Nothing is more beautiful then your kitchen!!! What everyone doesnt know is that when you walk in you can almost always smell something YUMMY cooking!!!
Pretty swanky!
I chose the same hood for my kitchen project. It was just a fantasy choice at Custom Made ha ha, for an interview they did with me, but still a girl can dream.
Wonder if we will ever see what he did in the Obama White House.
xo xo
Fabulous makeover ~ the small touches and an eye for details always makes for a lovely finished product! Iām certain cooking is delightful with all these wonderful updates.
What time shall I arrive for dinner? š
Jo
oh wow..your kitchen is beautiful, love every last detail! xx
What a beautiful kitchen–what a joy it must be to cook and live there. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Your kitchen is stunning! And I am so excited because we have that same table and chair set (the bamboo), and I had been wanting to paint it metallic gold, but now that I see it I like the metallic silver better! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful! I love a galley kitchen, Its wonderful!
TFS,
Liz
Loved seeing this post, especially since you know my history with your house š Thanks for the peek, you did a beautiful job!
Superb kitchen! Great window over the sink and I do recognize the china!
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home and yours looks like it is filled with lots of love. Beautiful job; you must feel so pleased. I love all the details and those chairs!
Best,
Colleen
Oh wow! Love your kitchen! What an inspirations! We're thinking of doing some revamp of our kitchen too and thinking whether to change our stove to freestanding stove, when I see yours, I'm like fall in love all over again with freestanding stove! How's yours by the way? is it better than a normal fitted stove?
Love your desk area, especially the mini Eiffel tower š and the magnetic board, brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!
Your kitchen is fabulous. It's quite the transformation. Love the curved stainless steel hood. Everything is clean, simple and stylish. You don't even miss the island. You have to be very pleased.
Wow! That is truly an extreme home makeover. And a great one at that! I love what you have done with the place. Great blog!
Looks terrific! I love your glass breakfast table and the sconces. Where did you find them?
The whole kitchen looks warm, practical & elegant too.
Hi Michele,
The glass table has been with us forever — it was our dining room table in our nyc apartment. The base is a VERY HEAVY piece of stone (a little neo-classical nod) with the glass top custom cut to fit. The sconces are new from Worlds Away – love their stuff!
xo Elizabeth
Wow, that is one hell of a remodel! I love the tiles, always love subway tiles.
Hi…just visiting your blog for the first time! Your kitchen is fab-u-lous!! One of these days (years) I will tackle ours. I love, love, love the hood over your range. Job well done I say! š – Tessa
I absolutely love your kitchen. What material are the countertops? It is so pretty. I have been a big fan of the Julia Waterworks faucets for a while now. Your sink area is so lovely with that window!