My kitchen reveal is finally here! I am so happy and relieved everything is over. There were definitely some ups and downs getting everything done, but it’s all over and I can finally cook in a kitchen like a normal person! You can check out my Kitchen Renovation Plans post to see some of the before pictures.
The kitchen space is really small, so I wanted to make sure to utilize all the space we had. Therefore, we ended up getting custom cabinets made. Initially I wanted to use ikea cabinets, but there were just too many situations in our kitchen that limited the space we could use so we decided to just go with custom.
It was important to make sure we didn’t make the kitchen too modern because It needed to feel like it fit in our 1950’s house. My husband and I really love a clean and modern aesthetic, so we kind of married that with shaker cabinets. We did inset cabinets to make everything really clean, and our beautiful Bosch flush mount appliances help to keep the look really clean.
We did open shelving for all of our tableware and dishes. I just felt like the open shelving would make our small kitchen feel really light and airy. I also love it because we get to show off all our Heath dishes.
We did a marble counter top and back-splash. I wanted marble so so so bad. I read all the things there is to read about etching and staining. Luckily in my research I found this new product called More AntiEtch. It’s a sealant that goes on top of the marble that is cured with a UV light. It totally prevents etching and staining. It was not cheap, but it was the best decision we could have made because we don’t have to worry about the counter top now.
Two really important decisions that we made that I feel like really bring the kitchen together were to use an under mount sink, and a drop in gas range and built in oven. This enabled us to keep the long lines of the marble counter top edge on either side of the kitchen which I love. It just really pulls everything together and gives it all a really clean look.
Our breakfast nook has built in benches. One side with storage, and the other side is a bookcase that holds my most used cookbooks. I got the cushions custom made, and then added in some pillows.
Originally the ceiling was a yellow stained wood. We ended up painting it a light gray which makes the room feel really open.
Our refrigerator sits on the corner of our kitchen with a spice cabinet on the side. We toyed with a lot of different placements for the refrigerator, but I think where it ended up is the best possible place. It’s close to the sink, and the range.
If you guys have any questions about anything please leave them in the comments below! And stay tuned for another blog post about my kitchen where I take a deep dive into all my beautiful Bosch appliances!
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This is beautiful. Is your light fixture vintage or new? I have been looking for one just like it!
Which one are you looking at?
This is the ultimate #kitchengoals. May I ask where you got the marble and who did the cabinets? I am also for LA and would love your referral!
Hi Cherry! The marble is from Walker Zanger – as for the cabinets, I would not recommend the person who did mine. There were a lot of issues and he was sloppy!
Your kitchen is so lovely and I’m so wowed by your wood cannisters. May I ask where you found them? Thanks for sharing your bright, clean, warm and cherished spaces. What wonderful taste!
Thanks Rachel! I actually found them at a thrift store. I wish I had link for you! Sorry about that!
Aw shucks! It does go like that sometimes. You’re a great shopper! ;D
Oh, and I love that you brought in your love of 70s design and melded it perfectly with the 50s house and current 2020 style. (I’m also a collector of vintage design design books–it’s my first love.) Perfect blend!
Thank you so much Christina!!! :)
😍 It’s gorgeous, and those windows are amazing. Super jealous of your dutch door though. 😄
Such a bright, happy space. I’d love to know about your nook table? Thank you!
Thank you! It’s from Ikea :)
Your kitchen is so beautiful! Well done! Would love to know the cabinet paint colour?
Thanks Mandy! We mixed the color ourselves but it looks similar to Farrow and Balls Verte De Terre.
Those windows in your breakfast nook are to die for! Would love to know more about your Heath dishes.
They are all from heath’s coupe line: https://www.heathceramics.com/collections/coupe
Very nice. One question. Where did you get the water filter from by the sink in your Second photo? It looks lovely
Its a walter filter and it is the best tasting water EVER https://www.walterfilter.com/