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Kitchen Renovation: It’s Go Time

on January 12, 2015 in Design Inspirations/ DIY Projects 31

Good morning friends!

It’s the 2nd week in January now, so how do you feel? Are you still excited about all of the new goals and fresh start? I didn’t get everything done that I wanted to in the last two weeks but I’m hanging in there and am excited for what the month holds.

As you might have heard me mention I’m beginning our mini kitchen renovation. And I say mini only because we aren’t replacing cabinets or appliances (although I’d like to) but hopefully everything else will go or be updated. This is a project that I’ve had on my mind for a LONG time now but I’ve never felt I had the resources or time to do. Well, I’m jumping in and going for it! Plus our kitchen is 15 years old now and has never been touched so there is some cleaning, fixing and updating that desperately needs done.

Our budget is incredibly tight and my schedule is already jam packed but I’m carefully planning and researching how to overcome these obstacles and I’m hopeful. I’m going to try not to hold myself to a strict schedule or let it completely stress me out. I will take my time so that I can deliver some detailed posts and tutorials and because I (and a few free laborers) will be doing all of the work.

This is what I see in my head when I think of all of the components:

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Sources: Faucet // Wall Tile // Floor Tile // Hardware // Bar stools // Countertops // Sink // Gray Paint // Neutral Paint // Light Fixture // Window Scene photo  via Studio McGee (loving Drawn Company Shades as the potential shade source for the space)

The plan is to replace the linoleum flooring with tile, paint the lower cabinets and replace the hardware, remove the upper cabinets and tile the wall that the window above the sink is on and add open shelving. We’ll also be replacing the faucet, sink and (hopefully) the countertops to include an extended bar with stools.

I’m crushing on the white subway tiles with a darker grout and I think the gray cabinets will look awesome with the brass and wood touches. Our walls are currently painted Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams, a neutral blue/green/gray color, and I still love it so that will not change for now.

I’ve been drooling over so many inspiration images on Pinterest and here are my top picks. Make sure to stop by and check out my Kitchen Inspiration board.

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I’m really excited about this project because honestly I would rather be building and installing rather than crafting most days so I’m excited to fire up the power tools and get my hands dirty!

I’d love for you guys to follow along and I’ll probably ask for your input more than once :) What projects are you tackling this year? Home renovations, organization, etc?

Have a lovely week friends and I’ll be back on Wednesday!

Cheers!

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  1. DDR says

    July 27, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    All the best for your kitchen renovation project. Most important aspect of any kind of remodeling is a plan.

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      July 29, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  2. lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    January 16, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Summer I love the plan you have in mind to update your kitchen. The grey + white subway tile + brass accents + Sea Salt is such a pretty combination! FYI if you do not need a functioning roman shade it’s pretty easy to DIY a faux one with mini blinds….have you ever seen a tutorial for them? I have made a few and they actually do work if you don’t need to raise and lower them very often.

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 18, 2015 at 12:46 am

      Thanks so much Lisa! I do need the shade to function and I have seen those DIY’s but have been too scared to attempt it :) Great to know they can work! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  3. Amber says

    January 15, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Can’t wait to see this transformation! Everything you touch is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 17, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      Thanks so much Amber!

      Reply
  4. Pam @ Simple Details says

    January 12, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    What an exciting project Summer, and your inspiration pics are some of my faves!! Your DIYs are always top-notch, can’t wait!!

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you so much Pam! I’m nervous but excited to get started :)

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:56 am

    That will look fantastic! The gold and gray are a winning combo!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Agreed! Thanks Brenna!

      Reply
  6. Natasha says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Exciting! We are in the middle of a mini-kitchen reno, too, and went with dark gray cabinets (I’m in love with them). So far we just have the cabinet boxes, walls and trim painted and shades up (we have lots of windows for people to peek in – so we needed that done ASAP). We are doing it relatively slowly as well, so I wanted to make sure that at least the kitchen is usable for now, hence only doing the boxes for now. Next up: the floors, THEN the cabinet doors. Ha! It’s a total pain in the butt and I have yet to share our progress on the blog, but it’ll get there. Can’t wait to see what you do! Good luck!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks so much Natasha! Ooh, yours sounds amazing!!! I can’t wait to see. Please let me know when you post!

      Reply
  7. cassie says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:06 am

    yeeeeeees! love these plans!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks Cassie and thanks for your help!

      Reply
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  8. Lois Ellen says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Good for you! Can’t wait to see the progress!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks LE! I hope I survive it :)

      Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    January 12, 2015 at 9:25 am

    I always love seeing the kitchen in that first photo. Good choices, it’s going to look great!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      I love that kitchen too Jennifer! Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Krystine @www.KrystineEdwards.com says

    January 12, 2015 at 9:05 am

    I cannr wait to see this transformation!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Thanks Krystine!

      Reply
  11. Alex says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:47 am

    *gush* I love the contrast between gold hardware and grey cabinetry – it’s so warm. I cannot wait to see what you come up with, I know it will be Pinterest worthy too! :)

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks Alex, so sweet! xoxo

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:49 am

    SO so gorgeous Summer and I spy my favorite faucet!!!!

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    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks Julia! It is an amazing sink :)

      Reply
  13. Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore says

    January 12, 2015 at 7:27 am

    It’s going to be so good Summer! I can’t wait to see!

    Reply
    • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind} says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Bethany!!!

      Reply

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