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DIY Kitchen

DIY Kitchen Makeover

DIY kitchen ideas and inspiration from the projects and sources used to makeover 1980s orange oak cabinets in a New England Colonial.


When we moved in, our kitchen was a little dreary and in need of some updating. Since it was such a dark room, I knew that I wanted to paint the cabinets white. I made sure to research and test the best methods for achieving a long-lasting finish. The final result surpassed even my greatest expectations! Our DIY kitchen was featured in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and Better Homes & Gardens (August 2016 issue).

phase one kitchen projects

Click the photos below to explore our phase one kitchen project by project.

In 2019 we embarked on a full kitchen remodel. You can see our new kitchen here!

Our Painted Cabinets Five Years Later

Our Painted Cabinets Five Years Later

Painted Oak Cabinets FAQs

Painted Oak Cabinets FAQs

How to Paint Oak Cabinets | Learn how to paint oak cabinets and hide the grain to achieve a completely smooth and professional finish.

How to Paint Oak Cabinets and Hide the Grain

Furniture-Style DIY Kitchen Island

Furniture-Style DIY Kitchen Island

DIY Range Hood Cover with Storage Tutorial

DIY Range Hood Cover with Storage Tutorial

IKEA Farmhouse Sink (DOMSJÖ) Discontinued & Alternatives

IKEA Farmhouse Sink (DOMSJÖ) Discontinued & Alternatives

DIY Kitchen source list

Some of the links below are affiliate links. This adds no extra expense to you but means I may make a small commission if you purchase. Please see our disclosure here for more information.

Wall Color — Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
Cabinet Color — Insl-x Cabinet Coat White (untinted), Oak Cabinet Painting Tutorial
Trim Paint Color — Benjamin Moore Simply White in Eggshell
Flooring — Read my dark hardwood floors post here, Similar Look Here
Window Shades — No longer available, alternative here
Kitchen Island — Tutorial Here, Similar Here
Backsplash Subway Tile — here
Lantern Mosaic Range Accent Tile — here
Appliances — Electrolux, models no longer sold
Farmhouse Sink — Ikea Domsjo, discontinued (similar here)
Drawer Pulls — similar here, satin nickel
Knobs — similar here, satin nickel
Faucet — similar here

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Transforming My Powder Room with Epoxy Magic! ✨ Transforming My Powder Room with Epoxy Magic! ✨ Watch how I turned my ordinary bathroom countertop into a luxurious (faux) Carrara marble dream using this simple kit. You won’t believe the stunning results! 😍 Include “link” in your comment and I’ll DM it your way! 💌 But let’s keep the conversation going: would you try this project? 👇🏻#fauxmarble #diyprojects #lookforless #marblecountertops
A small step to make our kitchen more eco-friendly A small step to make our kitchen more eco-friendly: a countertop compost bin! Lyla (our youngest) has the chore of emptying the smaller bin into a larger one for collection every couple of weeks. Then, in the spring, we get back a bag of compost for our garden. 🌿 #compost
Bathroom restock part two! 🧴🫧 My biggest tip Bathroom restock part two! 🧴🫧 My biggest tip if you plan to decant your soaps and shampoos is to get refill bags, it makes it soooo much easier than bottles! #bathroomrestock
Bathroom restock time! I love when all of the bath Bathroom restock time! I love when all of the bathroom jars are full of my favorite soaps and epsom salts for the bath. #restock #bathroom
These humble little $10 landscape solar lights fro These humble little $10 landscape solar lights from Amazon make a huge difference! I always thought that landscaping lighting was a big budget item, but this “little thing” took barely any money or effort, and our Peegee hydrangea tree looks so good at night! 🌳✨
Do you have a spot in your house that attracts clu Do you have a spot in your house that attracts clutter like this? The bar area is always a challenge to keep neat, it’s in such a convenient spot to set things down. But it was worth a little effort to tidy it up!
What’s better than a faux tree made to look real What’s better than a faux tree made to look real? TWO! 🌳🌳 I repeated this same process from yesterday’s reel in the corner of the bathroom. Do you think I should give the plastic pot an update to make it look more realistic? #homedecor #fauxplants
From obviously artificial to remarkably realistic From obviously artificial to remarkably realistic — here are my favorite tips for making a faux tree look more natural!

🌳 Choose a faux tree with realistic details - right down to the bark texture and leave color!
🌳 Treat it like a real tree, take time to fluff and shape the branches.
🌳 For an extra authentic touch, place your tree near a window where real trees would naturally grow.
🌳 Add moss or soil to the pot to make it look authentic!

You’ll know you’ve succeeded when your guests ask if it’s a real tree! 🌿

#homedecor #homedecorideas #homedecorating

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