There are some projects that we do in a weekend, some we do over a few weeks. Some take us a couple months and some take over a year! When it came to our kitchen remodel, it was an over-a-year kind of project. And now, since it’s been over a year since we have finished it, we thought it would be a good time to compile all of the posts on the largest project we ever tackled all in one spot. Our Kitchen!
Spoiler: We made the decision to knock out that wall before we even moved in — combining the kitchen and the formal dining room. What started out as a “breakfast nook” is our dining room now, and the whole space is a lot more open. Check out these Befores! They’re dramatic.
If you like technical drawings, you’re going to love this part. Also, this is when the drink station was just a twinkle in our eyes.
Pendant Lights | Picture Light | Dish Towel | Bar Stools | Vintage Runner | Cupboard Latch | Knobs | Pulls | Faucet | Pot Filler | 44″ Kohler Prolific Workstation Sink | Bar Sink | Bar Faucet | All Cabinetry is Stoffer
It was really fun to see all of our picks together for the first time. Making a mood board is so helpful in seeing how it all ties together. We linked all of the sources for you and even included the custom colors from Stoffer Cabinetry.
We went to a local stone yard for these beauties — and changed our minds about what material was going where. This is a story about going with your gut (and I love the result).
Polished nickel has a warm undertone, so it paired beautifully with all of the brass and bronze. None of it is matchy-matchy, and this flat lay will forever be a formula for a classic combination for me.
Counter Stools | Pendant | Sconce | Faucet | Sink | Drawer Pulls | Knobs
This was designed to be the central design element in our kitchen — and it delivered! It was tricky to install, and we had to bring in a “Master Plaster” for finishing touches. Read about all of this, plus the tint that was used in the plaster to achieve this color.
We use these small appliances all the time, so we didn’t necessarily want to put them “away.” Read up on how we hid them in plain sight! — Plus, the beverage station of our dreams. We DIYed a mirrored backsplash for this space that I love so much I’m dying to do it somewhere else in my house.
Chris had been dreaming of this range for years. Read about why we went with gas (over dual heat) — and what Chris made first :)
This baby does it all. I’ve never had a more versatile sink, and it’s truly our kitchen’s workhorse. Get this: It comes with a bamboo cutting board, two grated racks (perfect for drying dishes!), a colander, and a wash bin. There are three ledges for these to rest on, and they can slide around based on your preferences. I’ve never loved a sink like I love this one. *sigh*
Every time we open the doors, the lights go on, and that feels like a little surprise party :) We dish on the finishes and stains and the hardware, too. This is a post to bookmark for pantry plans!
A “Beauty and the Beast” daydream came true with this one. Read all about this custom ladder, including how it helped us to maximize the space and where it’s from.
Dishwasher | Pendants | Candle | Soap | Faucet | Glass Cloche | Peach Stems | Bay Leaf Stems
We had custom panels made for these twin cleaning machines — so they blend in beautifully with the cabinets. They’re quiet, they have all of the racks I could ever want, and we never have dishes waiting for the “second load” after a dinner party. I’m never looking back.
We waited more than a year for our fridge and freezer, and they were the last pieces to be installed in our kitchen. But they were worth the wait! Each is full-sized and has a custom cabinet front. Like Taylor Swift, I’ve been dancing in the refrigerator light ever since :)
It took more than a year and a half, start to finish — but we couldn’t be happier with this room. It’s the hub of our home. Click through on the reveal for all of the juicy Before and Afters.
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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Befores, afters, mood boards, plans, failures, wins. We’ve done a lot of projects, and they’re all here.
We have a long-standing relationship with DIY, and love rolling our sleeves up and making it happen.
Even when you don’t want to rip down a wall, you can make that space in your home better. Right now.
A reader recently asked me if I’m starting to fully embrace traditional style and whether we still consider our house to be a “modern Colonial” and why. It was a really great question and so timely — I had really just been thinking about my approach to this home and how my style has changed […]
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Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for breaking everything down. Definitely an amazing amount of information that can be used.
Just beautiful! The team at Stoffer did an amazing job!
When you initially shared your pendants I swooned, I yearned, then I saw the price tag. Thankfully you shared the ‘dup for less’ which I immediately bought and had installed in our kitchen over our island and every day (for a year now) I look at it with heart eyes and think ‘thanks Julia’ so thank you :)
Could you please share the link for the pendant dupe? I have not been able to find the post. THANKS.