A Kitchen Makeover Alongside Maple Cabinets and Quartz Countertops
When Jennifer sent us her nearly unrecognizable kitchen before and after pictures we had to share the goods. Here is her letter:
I‘m so excited about my kitchen transformation that I had to send it your way since so much of it was inspired by YHL! Two of my go-to features in my new space (under cabinet spice shelf and sliding barn door) were inspired by this transformation that you folks featured on your journal a few months back. You can see my whole transformation with before/after pics here and the day by day process here. I am so glad we were able to take the room from a neon green mess (yes, I painted it that color… it looked so much better in my head) to a serene and welcoming space that is truly functional and straightforward on the eyes. My go-to things are the garden window in the kitchen where all of my herbs are flourishing instead of dying in the Illinois winter, and the spice shelf which was inspired by the kitchen you posted a few months ago! Anyway, thanks so much for helping me realize my dream kitchen, I do not think I’d have 1/2 of the lively little features if it was not for your journal and the remarkable makeovers you share! – Jennifer
Here is Jennifer’s bold green kitchen before:
And here is her fresh and inviting space after the big makeover:
Fairly dramatic, huh? Here is Jennifer’s list of sources:
- Cabinets: Bertch Cherry Wood, Brindle Stain
- Countertops: Quartz in Ivory Coast
- Appliances: Sears Kenmore Elite
- Hardwood Floors: Bruce Hardwood Floors
- Sink: Farmhouse Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink
- Faucet: Vigo Modern Pull-out Spiral Kitchen Mixer
- Instant Hot Water Faucet: Swift & Hot Water Tank and Chrome Faucet Combo
- Rug: Dash & Albert in Lighthouse Sprout/White Indoor/Outdoor
- Light Fixture: Bellamy Antique Pewter Semi-Flush Ceiling Light
Can you believe it is the same room? We enjoy that Jennifer was not deterred by her initial lime green wall choice and still headed into the renovation with confidence and enthusiasm. So many people simply get frozen with decision-making fear. And the fact that she took inspiration from other kitchens that she enjoyed shows how straightforward it is to pinpoint your style and personalize your space to get “un-stuck” if that ever happens to you. Simply flip through design mags or books at Barnes & Noble and google around for the ideal starting point! We also enjoy that she trolled the web to find steals and deals on fixtures like the faucet that she snagged on Overstock. So thanks so much for sending the vivid photos our way Jennifer. We enjoy everything from the ceiling-height cabinets and the mosaic backsplash to that built-in spice shelf and those gleaming silestone counters. Yum. What about you folks? Got any go-to parts?
