A kitchen upgrade….

While I do miss designing during my break, I've definitely been keeping myself busy with some fun side projects….one that I can't wait to share with everyone, our updated kitchen!  As we are coming up on 2 years in our home, this is typically the time I get the itch to start changing things….first up is our kitchen.

Originally the hope was to replace the flooring and cabinets, but after the contractor left and prior to the quote hitting my inbox, the boys colored our cabinets with marker…I think that was a sign that a mini-upgrade vs. a kitchen overhaul was ideal for us now.

{Original kitchen}

I definitely wanted lighter cabinets, did a ton of research on Pinterest on the correct process to paint cabinets.  The plan was to take on the job ourselves, but figured a professional may be best for this.

{Paint complete with old counters and appliances}

Next was time for countertops, appliances, and decorations including an updated table and chairs!

{our new kitchen}

I know a lot of my friends asked about who we used, below please find our contacts in the Chicago Southwest Suburbs

Painter: Don Zerkel Decoration 815.263.5393

Countertops: Kraft Custom Design 815.485.5506

Appliances, sink and light fixture: Lowes

Table and Chair refinishing (light maple to white and yellow): Penelope Pumpernickel Reclaimed