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Updating our kitchen!

Our kitchen is not bad, I mean it’s functional and everything works, it’s just dark and dated.  So here we go planning on an update and going back and forth on what we need and what we want.  This is a true give and take situation- one that is testing our new marriage!  WE are compromising and continuing to communicate what each of us want and what we can afford.

We know the cupboards have to stay along with all of the appliances.  Too costly to replace at this time.  

Our coffee drinking area is also getting an update. Shiplap on walls, new sconces, new fabric on chairs and a marble table top.

We are considering updating the floor, installing ceiling beams, updating backsplash, installing feature tile on buffet, investing in quartz and removing one full upper cabinet near sink to install open shelving.  I think the idea is farmhouse meets industrial meets comfortable meets greige.  Make sense?  So far, we have agreed on all the finishes- that is a win in my book!

Really considering mixing metals and I think white paint with the focal ceiling will brighten up the space.   The backsplash tiles show whiter/cream tiles in person and the counters are definitely whiter than the picture depicts. 

We are planning on having it all done over the summer months.  I’ll keep you updated often.  

The biggest impact will be the floor and the quartz counters!
This is the color scheme we are trying to achieve, but not this modern. A lighter floor, dark walnut and gray cabinets lighter counter tops with brick backsplash. Buffet will have fun tile with dark cabinets. All appliances are stainless steel.
I created this vignette for Olivia and Zach. They are also updating their kitchen and wanted my thoughts. I love the blue tile with the brass hardware. The Roman shade will look adorable as they have a pretty blue dining room that is right next to the kitchen.

Talk soon,

Karen

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