Hello there,
Thanks for stopping by to see how I am faring with the renovation of my kitchen for the One Room Challenge. Three weeks from today, I will be revealing my new and improved kitchen which has been under construction for the past few weeks. See my previous updates here:
The kitchen above is inspiration as well – the cabinetry colour, the way it is styled and its overall charm. I’m hoping I can transform this brown beast into something similar.
You can also see that the previous owners had tile in the kitchen and laminate in the living/dining. To make a small space feel larger, it’s always best to have one flooring throughout the space.
Hardwood is also softer under foot than tile but you do have to be a bit more diligent with spills etc.
But the most exciting part for me had to be the installation of my Silestone Snowy Ibiza counter. I had only seen a 4″ x 4″ sample as this colour is fairly new to Canada and no one seemed to have a slab to look at. I always recommend to clients to see a slab if they can as it is difficult to tell from a tiny sample. It’s warm and I would say it’s more beige than grey. I absolutely love it. So go ahead and Pin this to your kitchen inspiration board. 🙂 You won’t regret it.
And then my Blanco sink and faucet were installed. The sink is a favourite that I had in my former home and recommend to clients. I know some people like having one large bowl but I have always been a “two bowl” girl. A dish rack always sits in the second bowl for all the items you have to wash by hand and it’s out of sight, not on the counter. What do you do if you only have one bowl? One of life’s mysteries (to me.)
And how pretty is the faucet?
And here’s a look at the design concept again:
It’s coming together nicely (famous last words) with the following yet to be done:
- install hood fan
- install backsplash
- install pendants and wall sconce
- install drapery
- paint counter stools
- create art (maybe)
- style it pretty
Everything is scheduled and the kitchen should be camera ready in just over two weeks!
Go check out what the other guest participants are up to here and and the 20 designers here. And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, as I will be sharing updates there as well.
Have a happy week!
Sarah Sofia Knepp
October 20, 2016Oh Vanessa, those wood floors look fab! Loving the new counter tops too! You’re doing major work my friend and moving right along! Let’s do this! XOXO, Sarah
Cassie Bustamante
October 20, 2016oh that counter is dreamy!
Tim@DesignMaze
October 20, 2016Oh i love the new layout! definitely way better than its previous life and can’t wait to see that island too! wish mine is more open concept like yours and don’t have a giant island in the middle as well.
fingers crossed for us heading into week 4 and 5!
Barbara
October 20, 2016Like what I see so far! Can’t wait to see the finished space!
Robbin Caskenette
October 20, 2016It’s gonna be gorgeous! Can’t wait for the reveal.
Iris Nacole
October 20, 2016It’s looking good! I’m so excited to see more!!
Jen @ Noting Grace
October 20, 2016Okay – kinda jealous of your amazing progress in the ORC! Can I channel your energy?
Stunning so far and I CAN.NOT wait for the final reveal. Brava!
Jess
October 20, 2016Your counters are amazing! This space is going to be great!
Nancy, Marcus Design
October 21, 2016YES to the floors, counters, and the faucet!!! Gorgeous! Wow you are doing an amazing job in here, I am so excited to see the finished space. You are going to enjoy this kitchen so much. On another note I can’t wait to see what else you have going on in your new home 🙂
Anne
October 21, 2016I love your ORC’s and this one is looking great. I was wondering if the tiles are only in the kitchen or if they extend into the foyer and powder room and if so are you removing the tiles there too?
Laura
October 21, 2016Can you share the brand and color of the new wood floor? It’s gorgeous!
Lucille
October 22, 2016A hardwood floor looks so nice with painted cabinets. Your faucet is really pretty. I have one that is similar! I have a one bowl farmhouse sink! I like a one bowl because there’s plenty of room to soak big roasting pans. If I’m washing something, I just take it out of the water and run water from the faucet to rinse it. (After l’ve washed it!)
Brenda
October 27, 2016So much beauty going on but I must say, the sinks really attracted me. I also like two sinks and those look like a generous size. The kitchen is going to look great.