Kitchen Reno: The Finishing Touches!

                                               
Wow - I have fallen off the blog wagon. Life has been so busy, sometimes I wonder if my head is still attached! We finished the kitchen a couple several weeks ago and I just love it! It doesn't even look like the same kitchen as before! It feels more open and bright. I love that it is all Clay and I - everyone always says how fun it is to get a house that needs work because you get to make it your own. I love that we got to pick out everything and even do some of the hard work ourselves Clay with lots of extra help from Pep! (Clay's dad) Phew, I am so thankful it is all over with!

A few of the finishing touches were of course the backsplash. It is from Lowe's.We really love it and felt that it tied into all elements of the kitchen! It really makes the wall color POP and blends so well with the cabinets and wall color. Clay changed out all the plugs and outlets from the cream color to white.

So take a look and let me know what you think!

                                                                          Before:

                                                                          AFTER:

                                                                Laundry Room:

      (Forgot to take a picture before we took out the washer and dryer and metal shelf! Blah!)

                              **Excuse Clay's tool bag! He just installed my new cabinets!!!**

                                                             Happy to say... The End!

Kitchen Reno: The Floors, The Paint and The Countertops!

HAPPY FRIDAY!! Are you as excited as I am that it's finally Friday? These projects at home after a long day at work are killing me. We only have left to grout the new backsplash and seal it. Then I will FINALLY have my fridge and oven back, oh thank you! Here is our progress, let me know what you think!

                                                                             Floors
Now the floors I believe were the most drastic change. Before, as you saw, were this nasty-always looked dirty-linoleum. So, we decided on hardwood floors throughout the downstairs and of course we just carried those into the kitchen. I am literally OBSESSED with the color. After much debate, we ended up purchasing Mohawk Santa Barbara 5" Hard Scrapped Planks in Chocolate.

                                                                         Paint
--We had the kitchen painted to match the new style. The color is April Sky from Lowe's. I love the color, I feel like it pulls everything together! Plus having a WHITE ceiling changes everything! Why would anyone think painting the ceiling gold would look good?!?!

Countertops // Sink // Faucet

With the dark floors, and black appliances we decided against the dark granite for the countertops, and went with a lighter color, Cashmere White. The process was great! Clay and I selected our slab, they came out to template, emailed us our measurements on the selected slab to verify we would like that particular piece (knots, particular lines, etc), then they installed. We also went through them on our sink - it was a little pricier but they cut the sink as well, so for the convenience it worked out better. The have it set under the granite and I think it looks beautiful! We purchased the faucet at Lowe's - we were sure to get one WITHOUT the plate, so they are individual holes, loving that as well.

What a huge difference, am I right? So thankful we were able to make these changes! I am happy to say "I love my kitchen!" now. Last up - the backsplash and the final pictures!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Happy Hump Day friends! We have officially made it half way through the work week. I am pumped for the weekend because we are finishing up with the home renovations and having a HUGE yard sale. So ready to de-clutter and get the rest of our wedding gifts out.  Other than that, not much going on. Here's what I have been loving lately!

**My new gorgeous Bahari Stella & Dot necklace I won from the fabulous giveaway hosted by Natalie over at Designs Bags and Dirty Diapers! Find yours here: www.stelladot.com/ashleysigmon **

** Okay, I found this dress on Pinterest and HAVE to have it. I did find that it's a Judith March, but can't find anywhere to purchase. Is this not adorable and perfect for summer? HELP! **

** These new Fiber One brownies. They are delish! AND only have 90 calories - if your anything like me and have to have a sweet, these are for you too. **

**New kitchen paint color, April Sky by Olympic & glass mosaic tiles for the backsplash in the new kitchen! Both from Lowe's **

That's about it for today. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your week! Stay tuned for the wrap up of our new kitchen.