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Farmhouse Style Kitchen Makeover

May 12, 2014

A farmhouse style kitchen makevoer.
farmhouse style kitchen makeover open shelving
While the dining room ceiling was torn apart I figured I might as well add to the mess and tackle the kitchen too!
(In reality it meant one visit from the electricians to rewire the dining room ceilingĀ and change out all the beige outlets in the kitchen.)
farmhouse style kitchen makeover before
This before picture was taken on move in day June 2013.
Tons of cabinets, tons of storage, tons of reddish orange paint.
farmhouse style kitchen makeover after
And today. Ā Ta-dah.
So different right?
kitchen makeover two tone cabinets
I painted the upper cabinets Benjamim Moore Advance satin simply white and the lower cabinets iron mountain.
benjamin moore color choices farmhouse kitchen
But the biggest change was removing an 8 foot wall of upper cabinets:
wall cabinets before and after
And I don’t miss them for one second!
Three 2 x 12 solid wood open shelves provide plenty of storage AND it’s super accessible.
The whole kitchen feels wider and more open without those big bulky cabinets hanging in my face.
kitchen view facing fridge
The view above is from the dining room doorway.
You can barely see the wall chalkboard on the right heading towards the back door mudroom area.
Another look at the penisula cabinets.

 

kitchen cabinets refinished
The new hardware is from D.Lawless, my go to hardware supplier.
They carry just about every hardware style and finish you could ever want.
I used the Antique Iron cup pulls on the drawers and the coordinating Antique Iron knobs on the doors.
kitchen cabinets new cup pulls
kitchen cabinets new hardware pulls
The new hardware coordinates well with the existing faucet and looks great on the white upper cabinets too:
kitchen cabinets new knobs
kitchen makeover stove before and after
It still amazes me the power of paint and new hardware.
kitchen makeover open shelves
And removing a bank of cabinets!
All the how-to details on the open shelving are here.
How to makeover a kitchen:
Ā 
cabinet makeover step 1
1. Remove all cabinet and door fronts.
(The white sticky, melted residue is from plastic bumpers gone bad.)

 

kitchen cabinet makeover removing drawer fronts
2. Label drawer fronts.

 

kitchen cabinet doors before
3. I removed the cabinet doors in batches of different sizes so no labeling here.

 

multi tool to remove old bumpers
4. Remove the existing plastic bumpers. Ā A great time to use your Rockwell Sonicrafter X2!

 

kitchen cabinets sanded
5. Sand well and prop up off the floor for painting.
6. Two coats Benjamim Moore fresh start primer (on white uppers only)
Three coats Benjamim Moore Advance satin iron mountain on bases, simply white on uppers.
Sand in between each coat.

 

drawer pull installation jig
7. Make a template for drawer pulls, find the center of each drawer and mark screw holes.

 

installing drawer pulls
8. Predrill screw holes.
kitchen cabinet makeover white uppers
9. Apply same process to carcasses: sand, prime and paint.
Then reattach all doors and new hardware. Ā It’s a beast of a project but so worth it.
Disclaimer: Ā I was supplied product from D.Lawless Hardware however all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Filed Under: DIY, HOME DECOR, KITCHEN, SALTBOX PROJECT, SHELVES23 Comments

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  1. Jenny says

    May 12, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Wow! What a huge difference, and an absolutely gorgeous kitchen! I love the gray/white combination and your kitchen looks so much bigger with the open shelving! Great job – what a fabulous new space!

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  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    it look sSOOOOOO good! my favorite part is the shelves, and i love how much more open it feels with the shelves and white uppers. simply white is a favorite of mine- it's on our trim!

    Reply
  3. Our Pinteresting Family says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    What a huge undertaking painting all those cabinets. Your kitchen looks amazing. I really am in love with your shelving. šŸ™‚

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  4. Chrissy Hazelton says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    U never cease to amaze me!

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  5. [email protected] says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    You are seriously on a roll! The kitchen looks amazing. I love that you used darker paint on the lowers.

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  6. Mindy says

    May 12, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, wow, and wow!!!!

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  7. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    May 13, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    I just love the transformation — and the open shelves are AMAZING! I've been toying with the same idea and now I'm sold!

    šŸ™‚ Linda

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  8. the cape on the corner says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    the open shelving is so stinkin' good. enjoy your new space!

    Reply
  9. Kim Wilson says

    May 15, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Oh my! Girlfriend you have been busy!!! That kitchen is Ah-ma-zing! What a transformation! Beautiful!

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  10. Jona @ Boho Willow says

    May 18, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Love your makeover! I have to admit, eliminating cabinets feels scary to me, but this looks fantastic!

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  11. Cristina Garay says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    Love love LOVE your "new" kitchen! The new color is fantastic and the open shelving amazing! Kudos to you Jaime, enjoy your new beautiful space!

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  12. Jessie says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Your efforts definitely paid off, what a fabulous transformation! Well done.

    P/S: I am in the process of making over a room in our home as well. Come by and take a look if you like!

    http://www.mixandchic.com/2014/10/our-guest-bedroom-work-in-progress-part.html

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  13. Jena {Involving Color and Home} says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Wow Jamie, your kitchen looks SO good! It doesn't even look like the same space! Love the two toned look, and the Iron Mountain and Simply white look perfect. I'd love to feature this on Involving Color. Let me know if you're interested!

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  14. Karen says

    May 2, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    I'm assuming you didn't replace the countertop. Do you know what kind it is? I really like the color. I am redoing my kitchen in gray cabs and I want a dark countertop but can't decide between quartz or granite. I like yours because it doesn't look too busy. It almost looks like marble. Thanks. Gorgeous job on the kitchen.

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  15. jcprime1 says

    May 3, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    @Karen the countertops are granite and no I didn't replace them, they were here when we moved in so I don't know the specifics. They have a similar look and feel as soapstone.

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  16. North East Factory Direct says

    June 3, 2017 at 9:58 PM

    Kitchen makeover is the most desirable activities by any home-owner. The information you have shared is very informative.

    Reply
  17. Poulin Design Center says

    June 3, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    Your kitchen makeover is so lovely and amazing thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  18. Denver Kitchen Cabinets says

    June 3, 2017 at 10:06 PM

    What an amazing job you did, it's just beautiful! So fresh and clean!

    Reply
  19. marian dougenis says

    November 28, 2019 at 1:49 PM

    hi…love what you did! I too love dune white for my small white kitchen but am afraid it will come up yellow. Is there a yellow undertone?

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      November 28, 2019 at 2:57 PM

      Hi Marian, thanks for your nice comments on the kitchen. Yes dune white definitely has yellow undertones. If you want just white I’d go with Simply White. Good luck!

      Reply

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