Jan 7, 2013

Living Room & Kitchen Before & After!!!

I have been talking your ears off writing your eyes off about all the things we have been doing to the house and now I am finally going to share some before and afters!


First of all, we tore up the linoleum and put down laminate flooring from Costco



I didn't count the fridge as part of our budget for the remodel, because we had to buy one when we moved in anyways.


Read about our antique brass drawer pulls here







Painted our cabinets white.

























 Read about our budget here!

I will be linking here! 

76 comments:

  1. AdrianJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I can't believe you let the old owner take those bull horns with them when they moved. ;) It was really an addition to the space.

    Just Kidding! You did a great job! I can't wait to see it in person.

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    1. JessJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:16 PM

      Yeah, we totally should have requested those bull horns as part of the deal...dangit! :) Thanks! You need to come see it when we are all better!

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  2. Jamie ClarkJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    So pretty! It looks like it should be in a magazine!

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  3. tiffJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I'm quite jealous, actually! This is fantastic! You did an amazing job!

    ♥Tiffany
    fashionintheforest.com
    lifeofalostmuse.com

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  4. Cherry BlossomsJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Your update turned out really nice! Love the table light and LOVE white kitchens.

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    1. JessJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      Aren't white kitchens the best? I hope they stay in style a long long time :)

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  5. kellythom747January 8, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    great changes, so much fun making things look new!

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    1. JessJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      It totally is so much fun! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    This is amazing! I'm a new follower ;)

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  7. Christine Jargick - JPEG ApothecaryJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Wow! What a change with those painted cabinets. Love it.

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    1. JessJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:29 PM

      It's amazing what a little paint can do! :)

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  8. Craftivity DesignsJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful. I LOVE the Chandelier!
    -Lora

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:35 PM

      Thanks! I got it on clearance on Home Depot.com!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Incredible after, it looks so clean and gorgeous. I am going to be sharing this in a roundup on COM. I would love it if you could include where you are linking at? I don't see COM-MON. linked up anywhere, if I am mistaken I apologize. Thanks, jen

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    1. JessJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:38 PM

      That would be great! Thanks so much Jennie! I usually just post a link to all the parties I link to at the bottom of my post - it is so much work to include every single button to each blog, and my "parties I link to" page actually generates quite a bit of traffic from my blog so I am getting a lot of exposure for those blogs even when I am not linking to their parties. If that is a problem though, feel free to take my link off your party and sorry for the inconvenience. :)

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  10. Marti @ SewLicious Home DecorJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    That turned out very nice and I love the clock! :)

    Marti

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      Thanks! I got the clock on CSN stores.com in case you were wondering :)

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  11. Ashley EstepJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    What brand and color paint did you use for you cabinets?

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    1. JessJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      The cabinets were a challenge! I will probably do a whole post on what I did (including everything I did wrong:) But, in the end I liked the brilliant white by Behr (semi-gloss) I think it was a paint and primer in one, but I didn't have them mix any color at all in it because the paint I used before looked yellow! :(

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  12. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Gorgeous painted cabinets! I am SO hoping I can painted mine this year. I'm featuring you in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up to the party.

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      Thank you! And thanks so much for the feature!

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  13. The HarkersJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Wow it looks so amazing! Great job, I'm excited to see how you decorate the rest of your house. Good inspiration :)

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  14. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    It looks so bright and inviting now. Fantastic job!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Wonderful kitchen makeover. I'm always amazed by the power of paint...and granite, and fixtures, and curtains!!! It all goes together perfectly. :)

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  16. UnknownJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    WOWZA! You're kitchen looks awesome... I LOVE that chandelier! Thanks for linking up to Monday Funday!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    It looks really awesome! I love the choice you made on the knobs/pulls...it's a little different but it makes it look original. Beautiful!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I love the white cabinets with the metal (copper?) drawer pulls and knobs - such a great accent detail that really pops! Congratulations on your new kitchen! :) (Visiting you via Kim's blog party at 733 blog!)

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  19. Nita StacyJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Wow! It's a great kitchen now! I love a white kitchen so much. Can you tell me what your countertops are?

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      Definitely! My countertops are granite- you can read more about them here: http://thehillsarelivin.blogspot.com/2012/10/remodeling-your-kitchen-on-budget.html

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  20. LauraJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    So pretty! I found you on Better After. Can you tell me where you found your dining room light? I've been looking for something like that that would work on our vaulted ceiling. Thanks!

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:38 PM

      Yes! I love my light and it was on clearance for $43 at Home Depot.com! You can find it here:
      http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=202060811&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&MERCH=REC-_-product-1-_-202060809-_-202060811-_-N#.UPh9ePIVIlQ

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  21. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Love your redo, it is totally amazing. Hugs, Marty

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  22. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    For some reason, white colors make me happier. Love it!

    Hopping by and following your lovely blog's GFC and FB. I blog @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils

    I am also inviting you to join Tiddle Diddle Handmade Shoppe's first giveaway event.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I would love to know where you got the cabinet hardware! Those drawer pulls are amazing!!!!!!! Love the makeover. You have a great eye, everything is really well balanced. Great job.

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      I got the drawer pulls on Restoration Hardware.com on clearance! Here is the link and it looks like they still have them!
      http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?type=finalSale&productId=prod1160290

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    It looks amazing! Where did you get those great bin pulls?

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      Thanks! Here is the link for the drawer pulls:
      http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?type=finalSale&productId=prod1160290

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  25. J and M ManireJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Did you make or buy the slipcovers for your chairs?

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    1. JessJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      I got 2 of the slipcovers at Goodwill and just pinned them with safety pins to fit my curved chairs (thinking I will replace them someday soon and possibly with square-backs.) I made the slipcover for 1 of the chairs though (the one with less fabric)

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Hi there! I'm visiting from Better After :-)

    Wow what a transformation! Your layout is almost exactly like my parents kitchen/dining area and I have been dreaming about a redo just like this for them for e.v.e.r! What's stopping me? They like their wood cabinets :-( The cabinets aren't even very good quality and frankly would benefit greatly from painting! Ah but I can dream....and keep your photos for inspiration if the day ever comes when I get to influence them ;-) For some reason, they just don't trust me, their interior decorator daughter. {sigh}

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the 'after' of your room! Definitely a two thumbs up!

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    1. JessJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      Thank you! Hopefully you can convince them, but honestly, I would avoid painting cabinets at all costs if I were you! haha

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I love love love your redo! I'm a big fan of white kitchens! Your layout is so similar to my parent's kitchen/dining area. I've often dreamed of a redo like this for them. But they like it 'as is' so...... :-)

    In our former house, I got tired of the wood toned cabinets and painted them a creamy white. Wow it really opened up our small eat-in kitchen. Never regretted doing that! I loved them.

    What a beautiful job on your entire kitchen/dining area!

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  28. Julia KendrickJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Your new Kitchen is gorgeous! I love how it turned out! Thanks for sharing! Julia @ juliakendrick.com

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  29. SocksRockerJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I love the bar stools. Where did you find them?

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    1. JessJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

      The bar stools were a garage sale find- $5 each!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Great job! I love a white kitchen,but with two littles at home I'm scared to do it myself.

    I'd love if you shared this project at my Show & Tell party this week! http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/01/show-tell-9.html

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  31. JennaJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Wow! Looks great! Love the light fixture and chair covers!

    Jenna @ rainonatinroof.com

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  32. Kristin @ Navy Bean LaneJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Oh I love it! You can't go wrong with white ... always classic!

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  33. kacie @ mama caseJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    so do you just sit in there all day now? i would!

    new follower from hop!
    www.mamacase.com

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    1. JessJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:58 AM

      Haha I do love my kitchen and it is the main living area so YES! :)

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  34. Jil~Say It With RosesJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful! Love everything you did and adore the big clock!
    ♥ Jil

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  35. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Dear Jess,
    Love your white kitchen cabinets! Looks beautiful!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  36. OliviaJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Ohhhh my goodness this adorable!!!! xoxo
    Olivia

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    What a glorious transformation! Great Job! I too am contemplating a more neutral re-decorating scheme and it will not be a quick re-do!
    Blessings, Peggy

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  38. CocaloresJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    What a difference! Love the brass pulls and ... basically, all about it! =)

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  39. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!

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  40. Create With JoyJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    What a fabulous makeover!

    Congratulations Jess - you are one of my featured guests at this week's Inspire Me Monday party at

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  41. MariaJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Oh wow what a GORGEOUS kitchen!!! Absolutely beautiful! So warm and inviting, love the white cabinets! Just beautiful!

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  42. Dani - Diane - ATA GirlsJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Very nice - great job! Joining from Inspire Me Monday - http://allthoseartsygirls.blogspot.com/

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  43. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Your kitchen is beautiful. I love your countertops.

    I'm having a STRUT YOUR STUFF Social hop. I'd love for you to hop on over, grab a button and come show off your best projects. Or, just come link up your blog!!

    http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2013/01/strut-your-stuff-social-hop.html

    I'm also looking for Pinterest Pinners to feature every week. If you are on Pinterest and are interested in being featured come link up! Who knows you might meet some other great pinners and gain a few great ideas.

    http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2012/12/looking-for-pinners.html

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  44. Ladybird LnJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    This is beautiful, what a transformation! I will be showing this off tonight at my party, thanks so much for sharing it!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  45. RoeshelJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Jess, every detail is stunning! Wow. I love your choices, I love your style. Beautiful job!

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  46. JacquelineFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I love your kitchen and living room! Its so bright! I featured this at Simply Creation's Link Party!

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  47. Cheryl @ My Cup Runneth OverFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    This looks so beautiful! I love the white cabinets - wonderful job!

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  48. LaurenFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Hi Jess. I am featuring your kitchen on my blog today. Thanks for linking up to my party. The next party starts later today and I hope you will link up again. Thanks again.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/

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  49. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Well that's an amazing article! I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts.
    Hunter Douglas

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    HOLY AWESOME!!!! Amazing transformation! Love it. I am visting for the 1st time. I hope you stop by to visit me- http://atozebracelebrations.com/
    Nancy

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  51. She Who DoodlesFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    the kitchen looks great. love your choice of counter top.

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  52. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Lovely and much inspiring way to organize your kitchen and corridors in a very simpler way, with such a little effort, this really inspired me and being one of the NYC Professional organizer I'm gonna try it in one of my organizing services.

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  53. UnknownAugust 20, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I saw this on Pinterest and it's brilliant! Amazing use of color (or lack there of)! Love it!

    www.designlovechild.com

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  54. COSprings2025January 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    The kitcken looks amazing! I am wanting to paint our brown kitchen cabinets white but everyone I talk to said to just buy new ones... how did you do it?

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  55. JessJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    COSprings2025- I didn't do a very good job...I should have sanded them down better (I just lightly sanded then cleaned with TCP) Then I used a Kilz primer that gets rid of the yellow and a couple/few coats of a really good bright white Behr paint. There were a couple spots that peeled because I didn't sand, but I think they wouldn't have if I had kept the heat up in the house the week after they dried. Hope that helps!

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