Hi friends!
The day is finally here! Today I get to show you my completed kitchen!
This surprisingly took longer than I had originally anticipated. Because my kitchen isn’t even half of the size of my living room, I figured it would take half of the time. No. I was wrong.
It really shouldn’t surprise me at how long it took. I mean, just look at where we started…
Gross.
Basic.
Standard.
Not Chelc at all.
So I changed that!
It’s sooooo much brighter, sleeker, chic-er, cleaner, prettier, Chelc-er! My over all goal was to make it brighter, and I think I succeeded. All of the finishes were either white, gray, or gold, and I brought in pops of color with some decor.
I feel like the space is so much more open and it feels bigger. At least to me. I love the floating shelves. Being able to see some of the “prettier” pieces of kitchenware that I have just makes me happy. :)
I do have a small cleaning station to the left of the stove, which has made my weekly cleaning schedule sooo much easier to complete. I did have to get a new Swiffer sweeper and wet jet because I lost mine after my old landlord decided that he was just going to throw it away. Because it’s not like it was useful or anything. And it’s not like I’m bitter about it or anything. ;)
Like I said, I took the upper cabinets down and replaced them with floating shelves. The cabinets were perfectly good, so there was no reason to get rid of them. So I repurposed them! The top one holds my tupperware, mugs, and tumblers (and I have wayyyy to many of them) ,and the bottom is extra pantry storage.
Next to the cabinets I got a small white bookshelf to store small appliances that I use frequently, my pampered chef cookware, and my very professional fox lunchbox. ;) On the top I have my knife block (that I kind of want to makeover), cutting boards, and my iPad where I normally read about a new recipe that I want to try out. Like my smoothie bowl recipe! #ShamelessSelfPromotion
Want tutorials to any of the projects I completed for this reveal? Check out this posts here.
I’m so happy that this project is finally done! I can now cook in a completed and beautiful kitchen!
Thanks so much for coming on my kitchen tour!
I love the remodel!!! so nice, and I love how you’ve incorporated more space by using the window. Is this part of your house or an apartment? I would hate to leave such a gorgeous kitchen.
liz jo sundays with sophie
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Thankfully it’s my house so I won’t have to leave it for quite some time!
XO, Chelc
Just discovered your blog via SHINE blog hop. This is a wonderful transformation – LOVE the colors. Awesome work!
ann
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Thanks so much for stopping over and for the sweet words!
XO, Chelc
Your kitchen looks great! Such a transformation. The floating shelves are my favorite part! And that was so smart to reuse the cabinets that you took down.
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Thank you so much, Emily! I couldn’t justify just throwing those cabinets away so I knew I had to re-purpose them somehow!
XO, Chelc
You have used your space so well – and what a difference. It looks great!
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Thank you so much, Steph!
XO, Chelc
Amazing what a little elbow grease and paint can do. Your kitchen looks awesome with your changes.
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Thanks so much, Erlene!
XO, Chelc
I lllooooovvveeee how this turned out! It doesn’t even look like the same kitchen! Great job and I hope you love cooking in your new kitchen :)
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Thank you so much, Courtney! Cooking in there is definitely more enjoyable now!
XO, Chelc
Lovely! I really like the wooden shelves. They look great. Thanks for sharing this. I may be buying a used home soon, so it’s nice to remember what I can do to upgrade a so-so kitchen.
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Thanks so much, Becky! You can absolutely change and upgrade anything to fit your personal style. :)
XO, Chelc
Oh my gosh…everything looks great!
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Oh, I love it! I’m so jealous. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. :)
~Lorelai
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XO, Chelc
This turned out so great! So much brighter! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Thank you so much, Lauren!
XO, Chelc
Wow! Our to do list is a mile long, but I am soo looking forward to a kitchen redo. I just love yours! It’s so bright and lovely. :)
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Thank you so much, Jamie!
XO, Chelc
your kitchen looks amazing!! I love it!
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Thanks so much, Bex!
XO, Chelc
What an amazing transformation! Thank you so much for sharing at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!
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Thank you so much!
XO, Chelc
Oh my goodness! This is an amazing transformation! Great job. I love the gold accents as well as those shelves! Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing, girl! :)
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Thank you so much, Marie! The gold pieces are probably my favorite. Which is so funny, I used to HATE gold!
XO, Chelc
What a difference – your after is just stunning! Thanks for sharing with us at the Pretty Preppy Party, be sure to join us again next month! Love your kitchen! xx, b
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Thank you so much!
XO, Chelc
This looks amazing, Chelc! It’s really incredible what a little paint and DIY gusto can do. And I LOVE those floating shelves! Fantastic makeover, girl!
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Thanks, girl! It was a lot of long days and nights but I LOVE how it turned out!
XO, Chelc
Loving this! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing this at our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to party with you again! Lou Lou Girls
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Thanks, ladies!
XO, Chelc
What a transformation! Way to go Chelc! Such a smart idea for your skillet/pan storage #genius. :) And I love all your teal utensils so cute!
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Thanks so much, Megan! I found those utensils at Target after someone posted about them on Instagram. I needed them in my life!
XO, Chelc
Your kitchen looks great Chelc! What a transformation, I really like the white cabinets. Thanks so much for sharing your kitchen at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. Take care, Tara
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Thanks so much, Tara!
XO, Chelc