Since we’re in a kitchen state of mind, we had to share Kacie and her husband Kyle’s recent makeover. With help from their parents, they opened up their home’s floor plan and created a bright, much more functional space for morning breakfasts and everyday cooking. Here’s Kacie’s note about the project:
My husband and I just finished our first remodel! When we moved into our house one year ago we knew we were going to redo the kitchen and the flooring. The kitchen had been completely closed in and the cabinets were poorly placed — there was only one usable drawer! I love to cook, and this simply was not a cook’s kitchen.
Our goal was to open the kitchen up and make it the first thing you see when you walk in the front door. With our in-laws’ help, we spent a month and a half on the remodel.
We sourced most of our cabinetry, the countertops, the island, the sink, floating shelves, and hardware from IKEA.
The new flooring is Lumber Liquidators’ Westminster Rosewood laminate, and our appliances are Kenmore models from Sears.
Our faucet came from Costco. For paint we used Benjamin Moore Providence Olive and Richmond Gray from Home Depot. The chandelier above the island is from Anthropologie; the bulbs were purchased online.
We’re beyond thrilled with how it turned out. We can’t wait to really start cooking in here. You were a huge inspiration for us — we hope you enjoy the photos! – Kacie & Kyle
We’re just as inspired by their work. Seeing polished, functional kitchens like this one gives a big boost to anyone planning a backsplash, new lighting, or a full remodel. That chandelier over the island is a fantastic focal point, and the open plan makes the whole home feel more welcoming. If you have a makeover to share, consider submitting photos to the appropriate home-improvement forum or community — viewers love seeing real projects and the details behind them.