DIY Farmhouse Kitchen
The joys of renovating a kitchen!
If you follow me on Instagram stories you will have seen the process of our farmhouse kitchen renovation.
It is hard to tell in this photo, but resurfacing or painting the cabinets was out!
I’m frugal and looked at every option, but these cabinets were so small.
We did not need the extra space, but it made no sense to put money into something that needed to just come down.
My husband did all the demolition and we were thrilled to have a young friend in need with his first home.
We loaded all the cabinets, microwave…you name it we gave it to him if he wanted it.
Sorry, I don’t have any pictures of the process, but wanted to at least show you our before.
It was long, but also fun!
We were fortunate to have our sweet and talented friends Kerri and Trevor of Our Family Three help us.
Once the demolition was complete my husband laid the hardwood floors that we matched to the rest of the house.
We had packed this Kohler farmhouse sink around for years.
Originally purchased for our cabin…little big for our cabin so it sat in storage.
Several of you would have seen our kitchen island DIY on our Instagram stories.
My husband had seen an antique shipping crate when he purchased our big old blue Farmer’s Market Sign.
We were thrilled to hear the crate was still available and traveled five hours to get it.
My husband built the frame with new wood.
He then cut the crate for the front and sides adding hundred-year-old wood to the corners.
We were lucky to find old beadboard that matched perfectly for the doors.
I painted the trim in Annie’s Sloan’s Graphite.
Our faucet is also Kohler.
I’m not a designer…I just go with my heart.
One thing I have learned after almost completing a full house renovation…you learn!
I often thought…how do they see that…how do they know that.
You start doing it and you’ll learn what you like and what looks good together.
Most of you see me next to our big old barn and think that a junker like me would want a much different house.
Someone once asked if my house looked like my barn.
I always laugh when I think about that.
I love clean lines, bright, white, simple decor in our home.
Setting the stage for my vintage pieces to pop.
If you have any questions about our kitchen renovation please comment below or send me an email.
I would love to help in any way I can 💗
My best advice…find the joy because it may take longer than you imagined.
Kindly, xo
Jane
13 Comments
You now, I just love your style. Simplicity, with touches of vintage. The kitchen is just an amazing transformation and it is obvious, you and your hubby make a great team. I just love it. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kim, I always cherish your comments 💗
thank you and looking forward to your livingroom remodel!
Wow, simply beautiful my friend! It’s amazing to see how far it’s come and you’d never know it’s the same kitchen. Your hard work has really paid off & I know exactly who to go for with questions & advice should we reno our next kitchen! xo
Hi Courtney,
thank you, sweet friend! You know how many cookies I ate and pizza!
xo
Your kitchen is beautiful and perfectly suited to you!
Enjoy it – You’ve earned it!
Janet
Hi Janet,
thank you so much. the reno was work and fun with lasting memories
I hope you have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting, xo
Jane, Found a few minutes tonight to read your blog.
I too, love clean lines and white kitchens. I am amazed that
Sean was able to do so much of the reno and love the island.
I like hearing that you tell people the same thing….. put what
you love in your home. Be comfortable there, be happy there.
It doesn’t matter what is on the cover of Better Homes & Garden…
what’s in your heart matters. <3
Hi Daryl,
Happy to hear you got a small break and that you took the time to read my blog!
I love a comfy, cozy home filled with all the things that make my family smile.
thanks again for visiting, xo
Hello – I got to your sight through Funky Junk Interiors. Donna really knows how to blog, including sites to other very cool people who love the same farmhouse/rustic style as we do,
I got goosebumps when I saw your barn. Wish we had places like yours close to where I live.
Thanks for the amazing ideas and for sharing them.
Johnna
Hi Johnna,
Donna is amazing & thank you so much for visiting my blog!
Gotta love farmhouse/rustic!
Very beautiful job on your kitchen renovation!! I especially love the island. We are in the throes of our first kitchen reno and design is definitely NOT my forte. We will have oak looking laminate floor, rustic Alder cabinets honey colored stain, pine tongue and groove ceiling. My walls are gray/green (solstice Pittsburg paint) . Now my question, I have an barn wood island and need to paint and distress it. Would barn red with a black wax and distressing it look out of place? Should I go with a darker shade of the wall? It has different types of wood on it.
Thank you for any help.
Hi Joni,
Thank you!
I love all your ideas and design is not my forte either.
It is hard to say without seeing it, but everything sounds beautiful to me.
I always think of what I like(not a trend) & how the kitchen functions.
Happy New Year!