I am so happy with the transformation. This kitchen was quite the journey, it really pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to take a few risks. I really like high contrast so I thought I wanted dark granite. When my husband and I went to pick out the granite I didn’t see a dark granite I loved, I was so sad, I took home some samples of light granite to see what I liked with the cabinets. Trying to match cabinets with a sliver of granite is quite the task. I stewed over it for a few days went back to the granite yard a few times and finally decided on this granite, and I couldn’t be more happy with it. The best part about this granite is you can’t tell when it is dirty. Very helpful with kids.
My next task was the backsplash. I have always really wanted a glass backsplash. Being that we have SO much area to tile complete glass was out of the budget. I was determined to have at least a little glass, this is what we came up with and I love how it turned out. The glass tiles bring in the color but doesn’t overwhelm the space.
My husband and I put up the backsplash. Yes, this was our first time. I thought we would just start it one night and be done. Boy was I wrong, we got a row and a half done in one night. I believe it took a week to get it all done!
I never realized there was so much to tiling. Make sure it is spaced right, don’t put too much mastic on, don’t put too little mastic on…..etc etc etc. I have a new found respect for people who tile for a living! It was worth it I loved how it turned out!
We also put knobs on the cabinets. I looked high and low for square knobs and ended up finding them on Overstock. I am so pleased how they look on the cabinets.
I also repainted, I wanted to make sure my paint was lighter, as I didn’t want your eye to go straight to the paint I wanted the cabinets to stand out.
We really wanted a new hood for the stove, but we ran out of money as they can be quite pricey, so I invested in a can of spray paint and sprayed it oil rubbed bronze!
I love how my kitchen turned out. My daughter and I have made sure it is broken in. We have spent many hours in there making treats. We do share, what we don’t eat first!
Brooke
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Cyndi @ The Decorating Chica
January 24, 2012 at 1:56 amBeautiful kitchen. Great job! Wow, I'm envious of all the counter space!
the cape on the corner
January 24, 2012 at 4:14 pmoh my gosh, i love that granite. what color is it? great job on tiling and the whole kitchen transformation. congrats on your "new" space!
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}
January 25, 2012 at 5:39 amWhat a beautiful kitchen! I love the how open it is! Great Job 🙂
Mariah
January 25, 2012 at 7:14 amWow! It looks fabulous!!! I have big plans for giving my kitchen a facelift this year!! Come check out my blog if you'd like! http://www.mariahscreations.blogspot.com
marissa
January 25, 2012 at 8:51 amthis is absolutely stunning! I hope you'll add it to my What We Wore and Made Party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
Vicky
January 26, 2012 at 1:34 amI just love what you have done. I can't get over how much bigger and brighter it looks now. Spectacular! I am a new follower visiting from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe. Vicky from Mess For Less
amy and jesse hudson
January 26, 2012 at 6:33 amI love to see people's transformations! The finished product is absolutely stunning. You must love using this new kitchen! I would love if you would consider linking this up to my "Drab to Fab" Link Party this Friday 🙂 The theme is turning the ordinary into extraordinary using a little creativity. This post embodies that, so I know my readers would love to see it! Here's a link for more info on the party.
http://www.amynjesse.com/p/drab-to-fab.html
Hope to see you Friday!
Maria @ Craft Crazy Mom
January 26, 2012 at 10:54 pmLove your kitchen! It's amazing how much paint, tile and hardware can really transform a room. My mother in law has similar colored granite and she loves how it hides the little messes.
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marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
January 27, 2012 at 3:34 amYour kitchen is stunning. Love it. Paint and a little hardware can work wonders. Yours looks amazing. Hugs, Marty
Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic
January 27, 2012 at 4:43 amI love how your kitchen turned out! The granite really makes a huge difference. Well done! I am your newest follower from FNF!
~Shanon
At The Picket Fence
January 27, 2012 at 5:40 pmWow! It was a beautiful kitchen to begin with but you just took it to the next level. Well done! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
Vanessa
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
January 28, 2012 at 4:06 amBeautiful!!! Absolutely gorgeous kitchen!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
January 28, 2012 at 6:15 amBeautifully done! I'm putting your kitchen in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for linking up.
Honey at 2805
January 28, 2012 at 6:18 pmYour kitchen is beautiful and the choice in granite and tile are terrific! Thank you for sharing your project at Potpourri Friday!
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy
January 31, 2012 at 7:20 amOh my goodness. This is absolutely gorgeous!! 🙂 I am very jealous. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano
January 31, 2012 at 3:35 pmOh my gosh! Amazing kitchen!
Linda @ it all started with paint
February 1, 2012 at 8:18 pmThis is so wonderful … and testing the boundaries of your comfort zone is exactly what the "Imagine the Impossibilities" challenge was all about.
… would you like to share at our multi-blog "Imagine the Impossibilities" link party? I think everyone would really enjoy it as much as I …
Here's the link: http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2012/01/imagine-impossibilities-2012-link-party.html
We stay live until Friday midnight (CST). Hope to see you at the party!
Linda
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Linda @ it all started with paint
February 2, 2012 at 3:53 amSo happy that you've joined the party!
Linda
Linda @ it all started with paint
February 3, 2012 at 8:55 pmSo happy to see you at the party!
thistlewoodfarm
February 2, 2012 at 2:26 pmWhat an incredible transformation! I love the clean lines and those cabinets!!!!Perfection! Thanks for linking up to our "impossibles" party!
blessings,
karianne
Honey at 2805
February 2, 2012 at 10:02 pmHi Brooke! You are featured today at Potpourri Friday at 2805!
At The Picket Fence
February 2, 2012 at 10:07 pmPure gorgeousness! Love every detail.
Heather
Coral and Coast
February 2, 2012 at 10:39 pmWhat a lovely kitchen! Great job 🙂 xo K
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February 2, 2012 at 11:09 pmBeautiful! The tile looks terrific, and I adore those countertops!
FABBY'S LIVING
February 2, 2012 at 11:44 pmYour kitchen is fabulous! Just came from Potpourri Friday where you're featured by her and I'm so happy to see your beautiful and cozy kitchen. You did a magnificent job! Happy weekend.
FABBY
Eclectically Vintage
February 4, 2012 at 11:51 pmGreat choices! You must be cooking up a storm in that fab kitchen! Love the granite color – isn't it funny how you have one thing in mind and once you get started, you end up with something much better! Love this knobs too – gotta love Overstock. Thanks so much for joining our Impossibilities Challenge. New follower
Kelly
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
February 7, 2012 at 2:14 amOh my, so many great details. Those counters are to die for, and I love the pendant light! Beautiful space!
Thanks so much for linking up to the challenge!
Karah
Emily and Jaime at Everyday Art
February 11, 2012 at 11:40 pmUm, that was just pinned as quite possibly the best kitchen ever! I love it. Love the cabinets and the light and the granite and everything about it. 🙂 kuddos.
Mariaelena
March 19, 2012 at 9:45 amgood morning…and so nice to meet you…your kitchen turned out lovely…and I LOVE the granite..so neutral and beautiful….I came over to see your table and am now a follower and will be back often…pls come and visit me…check out one of my old posts on my dining room table redo and this past fall, we also painted our kitchen cabinets and got new counters…let me know what you think…have a great Monday, Mariaelena
Sarah Yoder
June 13, 2012 at 11:00 amI love that you sprayed the stove vent/fan! I sprayed some pendant lights in our kitchen the same color! 🙂