mini make over...DONE!

Ok, not really. But...we're burned out!!! Yes, we have some touch up painting to do where the old molding was. Yes, we have under cabinet lighting to install, and a light rail molding to put up. New dish washer to purchase and install. And a couple other little custom touches I wanted to do.

All in all, we're pleased. How I'd love to change out the floor and get all new stainless steel appliances. But, who are we kidding? We don't want to invest THAT much into this little, cookie cutter kitchen. Just to be rid of the horrid honey oak makes me happy!

and a pic of the beadboard dh added behind the bar

Small break down in what changes we've made
New counter tops about 1.5 yrs ago.
David put in subway tile backsplash last yr.
Had the four doors over dishwasher routed out, and added glass (my fav in the whole kitchen)
Beefed up the molding (oh wait, maybe that's my favorite? lol) We were inspired by Layla and Kevin's kitchen over at The Lettered Cottage. http://www.theletteredcottage.net/ Kevin gave a great tutorial, and we just had to try it!
Threw some beadboard behind bar, and on the ends of cab.
New knobs and drawer pulls.
Oh, and paint!! We did the cabinet frames ourselves, but hired out the doors and drawers. We opted for Ben Moore White Dove on top, and Ben Moore Baby Fawn on the bottom. Can you tell the difference? Yea, me either!  In person you can. It's warmer. Goes well with counter, and the floor. But, not the look I was REALLY after. I think we'll go ahead and re shoot those doors a darker color in the near future. For now..have I mentioned..we're done!!?