We finally have all of our kitchen stuff back in the cabinets! That means the cabinets (Ikea Lidingo), shelves, drawers, and doors are all installed. (see our previous Ikea kitchen installation posts). Whew. It feels good. There’s still a lot left to do, but nice to have everything organized and put away.
This is a look back at where we started.
Remember my Restoration Hardware vs. Pottery Barn Cabinet Hardware post? We went with the Restoration Hardware Duluth Knobs and Gilmore Pulls. Love them!
We also replaced our old dingy faucet
with a shiny new faucet.
We got the faucet from Overstock, but the brand is Kingston Brass. We don’t plan to use the deck plate with our new counters, but it covers the extra holes and helps support it, since the stainless sink is kind of flimsy.
We got a new small microwave to fit in the microwave cabinet. Usually you have to install this extra shelf that sticks out to accommodate most microwaves, but this little GE microwave is shallow enough we didn’t need the extra shelf.
I would love to be able to have a kitchen full of glass cabinets, but alas, many of our cabinet contents are just not very pretty. So we opted for just two glass cabinets that hold our prettiest dishes.
*Note – we do plan to fill in that gap with trim and build out the corner of the soffit, so the cabinets will connect with it. Stay tuned!
We kept our old laminate counters to use temporarily until we get our new counters, but we couldn’t remove the counters in all one piece, so we cut it.
We taped the seams and strategically hide them. There’s another cut to the left of the sink that we hid with a towel and paper towel holder. This one got a towel and the knives. Normally we we keep our knives on the other side of the kitchen by the wall, but I actually kind of like them on this side of the kitchen since we do most of the prep right there. Not sure how I feel about them being right out in the middle of the peninsula, though.
We have gotten so much done but still have so much left to do.
What is left? Here’s the to do list in no particular order (and I’m sure I’m forgetting something).
- Remove soffit over peninsula (we’re keeping the soffit above the cabinets, removing the soffit above the peninsula), install range hood vent, repair ceiling, and install hood itself
- Build out soffit over corner cabinet to match the corner cabinet angles
- Install upper cabinet trim between cabinets and soffit
- Paint soffit and add crown molding around ceiling
- Install toe kicks
- Filler piece next to dishwasher
- Finish installing door and drawer hardware
- Add trim under the fridge cabinet
- Move outlets to better locations (including adding one behind the microwave)
- Add wainscoting to peninsula that opens to eat in kitchen.
- Buy counters and have installed
- Install tile backsplash
- Roman shade for window above sink
- New light fixture for eat in kitchen
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I love it! love the pulls and knobs you chose as well.
It looks beautiful! Great transformation. I love the glass cabinets! I want to add one to our kitchen when we redo it.
You have made such great progress! I’m looking forward to the finished product!
This transformation is a winner. I have been thinking of going for an Ikea kitchen for our renovation. Great to see your transformation this is inspiring.
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Wow! So much work and everything looks so great! Love your pulls and I look forward to seeing more of your projects!
Wow, what a fantastic difference already. It is a lot of work but the value it brings to your home is well worth it.
Love that new faucet!
Your kitchen makeover looks outstanding…love those IKEA cabinets.
Blessings,
Linda
I love the cabinets you chose. I also have my eyes on those… And I’m also wondering about the glass cabinets… Really pretty, but can they deal with my mess? I’m waiting impatiently for your next update.
Wow! Those cabinets are just gorgeous and I love your new faucet too. You are doing a fantastic job and I so appreciate that you keep it real by showing the different stages…including the strategic placement of towels. LOL! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
Great job! IKEA seems to make everything easier!
Jena, your kitchen is looking great! Love the hardware you chose and the white cabinetry! When you feel like your to-do list is a mile long, just look back at how far this room has come!
Oh wow, I adore your kitchen — especially those pulls!
If you have time, come on over to my blog — we just did a very mini makeover on our kitchen using lots and lots of white paint.
Jenny
Very nice! I was eyeing those my last time at Ikea – well, it was also my FIRST time in Ikea so I was eyeing everything! We may just get new doors to reface. We have a huge remodel planned for 5 yrs from now so we don’t want to spend too much right now, but we at least need to paint them – they are cruddy! You must be so excited! I’m excited for you – I’m living vicariously through you! Enjoy!
Beautiful progress! I love the hardware you chose. I can’t wait to see more! :)
WOW! What a transformation! Great update. It looks so bright & fresh now! You must be thrilled! enJOY!!
xo Lynda
Looks so great! I’m still waiting for my cabinet doors so I’ll drool over your kitchen for now!
Wow! what a difference. I love the remodel.
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Great Job! It looks awesome!
It’s looking so good! What a difference!!
Oooh we’re in the midst of a diy kitchen remodel as well! Yours is looking rather fantastic and I love the hardware you chose and the faucet! I am gutted that I can’t have a faucet like that here in the UK – I can purchase the faucet like that from Overstock (they ship overseas – hooray!) but unfortunately, I can’t find a sink that we can adapt to fit multiple holes… it’s all about compromises, eh? Anyway, just wanted to say I’m looking forward to seeing what’s to come because it already looks wonderful :)
Cabinets plays an important role to remodel a kitchen. Your updated kitchen is looking is so great and also appreciable. Shiny new faucet is awesome. Good job!
check out http://www.qlineshop.com for some good decorative hardware
Your kitchen looks great! We’re debating also having a microwave shelf rather than an over the range one and I was wondering what the dimensions are of the shelf you have? Is it the microwave shelf sold by ikea and you omitted adding the deeper shelf that comes with it, or did you buy a regular upper and add a shorter door to make a custom solution for your space. Also, how do you like the GE microwave?
Looks great!! Which finish are you using for the Gilmore Cup pulls?
Thanks! We went with satin nickel.