DIY Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

If there ever was a room that totally and completely defined this eclectic style of ours, it's this one. We know our style isn't for everyone, but it fits us and our addiction to flea market vintage. So, here goes.

Here's a look at the before... I can't even. :-/ And we let it look this way for years.





And the after.
So, to summarize... in the 5+ years we worked on this kitchen remodel, we removed the old soffit and all of the upper cabinets. We lowered the microwave and added new upper cabinets, replaced the countertops with granite, and added an under-mount sink. We replaced the old lazy susan in the corner and the cabinet next to it with new cabinets and painted all of them gray to match. We repurposed one of the upper cabinets in the little wall space just above the island and used reclaimed wood to create our farmhouse style backsplash... whew... oh, and removed wallpaper, painted, decorated... etc. - all while working day jobs and raising two little boys!





We love our open shelves! It's both eclectic and practical. Plus, it adds a bright splash of color to all the neutral grays.









































I did keep a little cabinet storage around the microwave to hide spices and baking goods.











We also tackled this little kitchen nook in the remodel. We added white beadboard to the walls and a painted them a bright retro-inspired aqua color.

















And, here's a glimpse of our kitchen decorated for the holidays.






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