Eight months ago I wrote a post sharing my client/friend’s kitchen. In that post I discussed some of the plans we had to give it a makeover on a budget! A few months ago I gave you an update on it’s progress (you can see HERE)!
And today I get to show you the After and I’m just a little bit excited!!!!!!
As a reminder (or if you are new here) I’ve included some of the Before pictures.
BEFORE
The goals were a “white kitchen” with color (hence the wall color which is Sherwin Williams Watery), more up-to-date features, and a light and airy feeling while still balancing masculine and feminine elements.
What do you think?
AFTER
Looks like a different kitchen, right?
I helped with the design decisions, cutting the tiles for the backsplash, and painting the table but other than that Kelli did the rest of the work and I couldn’t be more proud of her!!
She had a lot of firsts with this makeover: First room makeover, first time using a miter saw, first time painting cabinets, first time doing crown molding, first time installing cabinet hardware, first time laying flooring, first time installing a backsplash, first time painting furniture (the chairs),etc.
She did all of these things over an 8 month period (after her 3 little ones went to bed at night) and little by little she reached her goal. Now she has this beautiful kitchen to enjoy for many years to come!
A DIY kitchen makeover is not for the faint of heart but I can tell you from experience that it is so worth it!!
The average cost of a kitchen makeover is $21,826. Kelli’s kitchen makeover came to $3,000 (with the highest cost being the granite for $1500 and the flooring for $500).
Below are links to the sources and tutorials used in making over this kitchen!
Cabinets
Painted in Sherwin Williams Alabaster using THIS tutorial.
Faucet
Sink
Stock sink from Discount Granite
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Looks fantastic! Great job Tamara and Kelli!!
Thank you, Lolly!:-)
Very clean and fresh make over!! Good for you ladies to do so much work yourselves!! 3 Cheers!!!
Aww thank you, Mary Anne!
Sublime!!!!!!! Am sure the satisfaction of diys is greater.
Thanks, Pauline! Yes once the diy is over and you look back at what you accomplished it is extremely satisfying!:-)
I couldn’t have done it without your advice, encouragement, help, and vision. I am more than ecstatic about how it looks now, especially when you compare it to the before pictures. Thanks for holding my hand through the entire process.
My pleasure, Kelli! You truly did an amazing job and hope you feel proud of yourself…I’m sure proud of you!!
Great job Ladies!! Looks amazing!!
Thank you, Debbie!:-)
Wow! No way does that look like a DIY. I’m impressed!
So sweet of you to say so, Jana! Thank you!:-)
Now this kitchen is looking fantastic from before.
you have done a great job.
Awesome!!! 🙂