Next stop, our kitchen. I took a long time deciding what I really wanted in our kitchen. I didn’t want anything trendy and I knew I wanted something that was timeless. We got caught in that trap with our old home and I was not going to make that mistake again.
I know many choose white cabinets with glaze for their French kitchen but I am not a fan for our home. It took many hours to find what I really wanted. Painted glazed cabinets were an option but I was afraid I would tire of that and they were a bit more costly for our kitchen. So, I chose these and am thrilled with the choice. They have a rubbed affect even though they aren’t. I also knew I wanted our knobs to be simple and not be the focal point of the kitchen. I have seen some kitchens where the knobs are beautiful but at times you noticed that more than the beauty of the cabinets.
The counters, quartz, why quartz, easy choice for me. No maintenance and this can be cleaned with anything and will not scorch from a hot-pot. Will not stain from olive oil, red wine or any other foods or drinks. It is indestructible. A bit more expense but worth every penny not to mention it is gorgeous and there are many choices.
Next, I knew a farmhouse sink was a definite and it needed to be large. I have many large platters, cutting boards and pots. I didn’t want to struggle cleaning after a meal.
The tile surprisingly enough didn’t take me more than a half hour to make a decision. I knew I wanted rustic subway tile and basically this color and when I saw it I said that is the one.
We didn’t go with too many bells and whistles in our cabinets. For me, it was important to have pot drawers and a great spot for the garbage and recycling. I happen to like the lazy Susan feature for my herbs and baking. May be a bit old-fashioned but it always worked for me in our other home.
We were going to have to incur the expense of a hood since we were getting a commercial oven. Since I have freedom of movement and I am able to enjoy cooking and baking John thought we should splurge. We decided to add a single wall oven do to the fact that I use two ovens often and this would enable us to keep our pizza stone in the oven all the time. We have homemade pizza every Friday, it is a tradition.
The cow head was a purchase from Décor Steals and a gift from Audrey. It has its prominent place on our hood.
We kept our kitchen table we purchased from Ballard a few years ago. We got a great sale, love that! The chairs as I mentioned in my other post will get a coat of chalk paint. They are a shade off for me and too shiny. You’ll notice we set it on a diagonal, to have a little different look.
I am thrilled with the lighting we chose. They are casual but elegant and other ceiling medallion I painted and fauxed.
I used my French flower pots I made using the Mod Podge Transfer method. I plan to make more of these down the road. As you can see, one is filled with bright lemons for summer and the other I use for my wooden utensils so they are easily accessible when cooking.
Almost all the decor in this kitchen if from the old house. It is amazing to us and some family and friends how differently and new everything looks in this home.
My gates from the old mantle found a home in our kitchen along with some dishes I purchased a long time ago on one of our travels in NJ. I love the way this turned out and the boxwood wreath, another love of mine, finishes this off beautifully.
I have been eyeing these matts from Ballard for quite a long time, which I really like and they are machine washable. Great with two little doxies walking all over. I have one in front of the Range and one in front of the sink.
Our kitchen has turned out exactly as I hoped and I am so happy and feel truly blessed to have this gorgeous kitchen to cook and bake for family and friends.
I can’t wait to add touches of fall to this room and have the smells and baking for fall and the holidays in our home. My, I just said holidays, they will be here before we know it, LOL.
More to come!
I’m Linking to:
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/09/234th-inspire-me-tuesday.html
http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/
http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2014/09/home-garden-thursday-10.html
http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/09/please-join-me-for-scoop-136.html
OMG!!!!! Gorgeous!!!! What beautiful cabinets. I love them and your counter tops and back splash are so beautiful. I love that you stayed neutral with natural counters and cabinets. This way as your taste change you can add colors of any choice to the neutrals. It is stunning. I am so excited for you. This kitchen is just so pretty.
Kris
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Thanks so much Kris. I love your visits and I’ll take your compliments any day!!!
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Your kitchen looks great, Cindy! It is so nice and big, too. Love, love your quartz countertop and backsplash tile. If we replace the countertop here we are going to go with quartz. We originally thought granite, but then we heard quartz doesn’t require the maintenance of granite when we went to a home show a couple of years ago. The tile you chose goes with the countertop beautifully.
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Quartz is the way to go for sure. It can withstand anything!!! Thanks for always visiting Kathy
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What a beautifully spacious kitchen. I know why we are kindered spirits …we share the same kitchen mats and we both have Friday pizza nights! Hope you have a great week. Every details is perfect.
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LOL, I thought the same thing when you posted about your mats!!
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Absolutely beautiful Cindy!! LOVE your quartz counter top and love the backsplash…it goes perfect with the counters!!
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Martina thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate your support!!!
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Hi Cindy, love your kitchen and the neutral palette is gorgeous. From your counters to the back splash, it is fabulous. It flows so nicely with lots of room to cook and bake.
Your lightening is beautiful too and I love your table set. You are going to enjoy every season in this wonderful space.
Thank you for sharing and blessings to you.
xoxo
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Celestina thank you so much for all your kind words and your visits.
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Your kitchen is gorgeous! I love a neutral palette, too, and we did quite a few similar things. I bypassed glazed white cabinets, also, even though I love them. Our tastes are quite similar. You did a great job and I would feel right at home there! xo Diana
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Thanks so much Diana, that is quite a compliment. Hope you keep following along.
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You must be thrilled! It’s lovely Cynthia, and I think your choices reflect a homey, sophisticated vibe that is so YOU :).
(I had the same kitchen mat, but I didn’t take it when we moved in April. Great minds…)
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I love these mats. Thanks so much for your continued support Doreen.
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this kitchen is a cooks dream well thought out. isnt it fun finding homes for all the stuff.you must be so excited it is finally coming together for you.Susie
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It has been so much fun and I am finding items I cook with may have to move in different spots too as the cooking progresses. Thanks for the visit.
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Your kitchen is gorgeous, Cindy. Definitely a look that is timeless. I foresee lots of wonderful family times there. xo Laura
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Thanks so much Laura. I can’t wait for the holidays and family fun!
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What a beautiful kitchen!! and that’s my cloche!!!! Love your tile & chandelier and other choices – your home is gorgeous. xox
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Thanks so much Anne, don’t you just love that cloche???
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Such a gorgeous kitchen!!! I love your cabinets and the counter top too. I really don’t understand why people think granite is so high maintenance though? It only takes a minute to spray the sealer on and I have to clean the counter tops anyways?!?! Such a wonderful cozy space…..
~Des
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We have quartz Des, not granite. Thanks so much for your kind words and continued visits.
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I don’t even know where to begin! I love all your choices, Cindy, from your counters and backsplash, to your sink, to the gorgeous timeless cabinets, to your stove (the stove!) I think my favorite thing is the miles of workspace. You’ve decorated your new kitchen beautifully, too. I’m SO happy for you!
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Thanks Laurel. I tried to do your party and others but they have changed and it keeps telling my image is too big. I crop it to the size I want and no good. an you tell me what I am doing wrong if you don’t mind? I really want to get the house and my blog out there.
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Such a beautiful kitchen! I love your choice of cabinetry and countertops. The kitchen has such a warm feel; and your beautiful accessories just enhance it!
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Thanks so much Shenita. I am so thrilled with everything
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Your kitchen is stunning – I love it all – great choices.
Mary
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Thanks so much Mary
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Gorgeous!!! And I’m so jealous of your farmhouse sink – and the cow head – we don’t have Decor Steals here in Canada and the shipping is horrendous. So I live vicariously through you who have a cow head.
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I didn’t know you didn’t get Décor Steals. That is a bummer.
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Cynthia, your kitchen turned out gorgeous! I love the open shelving with your beautiful cake stands! I brought a lot of my old things to this house when we moved and it is funny how they look new again.
hugs,
Jann
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Thanks so much Jann
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You have your dream kitchen you must just stand and stare all the time…It is gorgeous and timeless, I understand what you mean about being trendy, I too am to practical to be trendy. I knew when the black granite was popular is would soon be out of style. Well, I think you are all set to invite all of your blogging friends over for dinner lol!
Carol
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I am thrilled with the choices Carol. Fly on up and dinner it is!!!
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Oh Cynthia, aren’t you in heaven with your gorgeous kitchen?? I love the counter with the rustic subway tile…how perfectly they go together! The farmhouse sink is wonderful with the pretty cabinets.
Your Great Room looks lovely!!
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Thanks so much Kitty
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Cindy, your kitchen is a French country dream! Your cabinets are so pretty! I love the attention to detail! You have a gorgeous and timeless style!
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You are so wonderful Betsy, thank you always!!
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What a beautiful kitchen, you’ve really paid attention to all the details. Enjoy!
Karee
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Your kitchen is gorgeous, Cindy! You must just love working in it…love all the details you chose.
Mary Alice
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Thanks so much Mary Alice, I am thrilled!!
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This is amazing! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
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Thanks so much Kathy and thanks for hosting!
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Oh you made a great decision on your cabinets…they are gorgeous!!!…Just love the layout of the kitchen and the many pretty details you have created….You must truly enjoy cooking in that beautiful kitchen!!
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I am so thrilled Shirley, Hope everything is good.
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BEAUTIFUL!! Love the subway tiles! Enjoy 🙂
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Thanks Laurel for all your visits
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Oh this is just spectacular Cindy – OMG – every single detail –
Wasn’t is soooo worth the wait to end up with this???
xoxo
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I couldn’t go through the wait again but I really do love everything!!!
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Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the cupboards! Enjoy!
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Gorgeous! I agree with your thinking on the cabinets. You made a great choice. LOVE your kitchen and those pendant lights are beautiful too. Nice job Cynthia.
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Thanks so much Debbie, it makes me feel good when big bloggers take notice. I’m working hard to make this our French Country paradise. My dad laughs, he says my 100% Italian kid is decorating French, LOL.
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Oh my…absolutely beautiful! Love your cabinets, such an amazing space! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy
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Your kitchen looks great! I bet you love to cook in it. It looks like it has lots of storage and space to work in. Love all of your country French touches too.
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I do love it, can’t wait for the holiday season!
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Your kitchen is gorgeous! Love that cow head 🙂
Susan
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Such a beautiful and inviting kitchen, Cynthia!! I love all the little touches! Oh — and I also love that we have the same pepper mill!! 🙂
Jessica
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Wow – it looks amazing! Love your choices – they all blend so well together. You must cook up a storm all day long! And that sink! Congrats and enjoy!
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Cindy ~ your kitchen is so beautiful. I love every bit of it. The wood of your cabinets is just gorgeous! If I were to choose wood cabinets, they would be something very similar. All of your choices work so well together and I definitely think it is a timeless style that you will be happy with for a long, long time!
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JoAnne thanks for the vist, I hope you will start following!!
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You made beautiful choices, Cindy. It all looks wonderfully homey. But you’re right – what will truly make it home is the smell of baking! Enjoy, and have many happy times in that kitchen!
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Thanks so much Amy, I love our kitchen!
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Cindy, your kitchen is so warm and inviting! I love that it’s wide open to the dining area and so bright and sunny with all your large windows. And the farmhouse sink is wonderful! Enjoy your beautiful kitchen!!
Vickie
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