Many of you journeyed along with my family and me as we built our new home. (If not, you can read all about it here). The whole experience was actually pretty enjoyable. Of all the emails I receive, one of the most requested things I hear is to see my completed kitchen. So over the next while, I'll be focusing on just that, and walking you through the choices I made.
But before you see the completed project, here's a look at it, under construction. Here the sheetrock has all been installed, and walls painted:
And here it is with the beadboard ceiling now installed, cabinets in place and crown moulding in:
And here we are today. Welcome to my kitchen. Yes, I love white. I find it calming and warm, when combined with the right touches.
Much of the kitchen plan really revolved around the big beautiful farm sink. Because of the sink's high back, the windows needed to be higher than normal. The sink is also really wide - about 4 feet - so it takes up a lot of real estate. And when I laid it all out in my mind, I just couldn't see upper cabinets fitting in to my plan. So, I skipped uppers all together. Instead, I have the full wall of cabinets surrounding the wall ovens and fridge and on the opposite wall...
...sits what the building crew named The MEGA SHELF and the cooktop. The shelf is my area to do seasonal displays or showcase my favorite artwork at the moment.
Tomorrow I will begin taking you through the different areas of my kitchen and talk about the design and mindset that went into each one.
Thank you for visiting, at long last!
You can read more about my kitchen here:
Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5 , Part 6.
You can read all the details about our farmhouse building process here.
Additional Information:
Our home was designed by Nancy McKennon.
Our builder was Craig Powell of Powell Custom Homes. (509) 994-2831 (He doesn't have a website).
My cabinets were custom made by a local cabinet maker.
The ceiling is made of beadboard planks, also known as wainscotting. I talked a lot about it here.
The lights over the island were made from salvaged old schoolhouse globes and new arms. I obtained all of the materials from Revival Lighting in Spokane and they built the lighting as well.
The lights over the sink are from Lowe's.
The flooring is tile that looks like wood. It is manufactured by Daltile. I talked about it here and here. I have received many inquiries regarding the exact wood pattern and the exact name of the Daltile line. Unfortunately, Daltile changes their offerings frequently and although I have contacted the company numerous times, trying to pin down exact information to offer to readers, they have never responded to my requests. My recommendation if you like the look: choose the wood tile that you like best, and find a grout that as closely matches your tile color choice as possible.
My countertops are quartz, manufactured by Zodiaq and the pattern is Bianco Carrara. I talked about it here and here.
The wall tile is all from Dirk Elliot Tile. The best in the world and made right here in Spokane, by our good friends, Dirk and Christina. I talk more about it here and here.
The windows are made by our friends, Burke and Muriel, at VPI windows. They are also manufactured here in Spokane and are the BEST! I talked all about the windows here and here.
The cabinet hardware is from Spokane Hardware, who also have an amazing website (The Hardware Hut) where you can order just about anything your heart desires.
The pantry door (and all the doors in our home) came from Harry at River City Glass in Spokane.
My large glass pantry jars with the glass lids can be found at Target and Wal-Mart in many different sizes.
My small glass pantry jars with the white lids can be found at Wal-Mart. (Better Homes and Gardens canning jars). The plastic lids were purchased separately and are widely available at most grocery stores in the canning section.
My appliances are all Thermador, with the exception of the freezer column which is Bosch, and the microwave which is G.E.
The antique FOODS sign was purchased from Marketplace Antiques in Sandpoint, Idaho and was spotted for me by the amazing and wonderful MaryAnn Duarte, who has a space there and is also a vendor at The Farm Chicks Show.
The clock was a gift. (Source unknown).
The stools are from Pottery Barn.
The dining room table was built by Antico.
The dining room chairs are from Cost Plus World Market.
The dining room grasscloth bamboo wallpaper came from Wallflowers in Spokane. Unfortunately, I can't remember the brand.
A note about my sources: I try and identify my sources as often as possible and love promoting other businesses. My policy is that if I love something or have had a good experience with a product or service, I try to promote it, when possible. Sometimes, I'm disappointed with a product or service and won't provide that source. I understand that thousands of readers visit my blog every day and I realize that if I were to say something negative about a product or source, my opinion could have a negative impact on a business, and that's not what I want. If I don't list a source, it's not because I'm stingy, I just choose to keep it positive here. Thank you for understanding.
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This is a dream. That sink! I would bathe in it! Love what you've created.
Posted by: Katelyn | November 03, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Beautiful! The shelf to display has to be my favorite part as it will change often I'm sure!
Posted by: Katie | November 03, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Love the ceilings!! The sink, the floors, the lights...that is a lovely kitchen!!
Posted by: Sandy | November 03, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Love the Mega shelf...wish I had the wall space to have one in my kitchen! Lovely space, as it should be since we spend most of our time in it!!!
Posted by: Emily | November 03, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Sigh... I'm in love. Especially with the bead board ceiling and wall of cabinets.
Posted by: tanya smith | November 03, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Your kitchen is amazing! I love the lights!
Posted by: jacquie | November 03, 2011 at 11:11 PM
A dream come true!! Your kitchen is amazing!
Hope you feel better. :-) Sally from Germany
Posted by: Sally | November 04, 2011 at 01:30 AM
Congrats! It is all so lovely!
Posted by: Vicki | November 04, 2011 at 01:37 AM
Awesome! It is very inviting and functional! I would love to cook there.
Posted by: Winnie Uffelmann | November 04, 2011 at 02:12 AM
It's simply gorgeous. I love white too. I can't wait to get deep in the cupboards with ya! LOL!
Glad you are feeling better.
Have a lovely day.
Kim
Posted by: Kim @ Homesteader's Heart | November 04, 2011 at 03:25 AM
Beautiful Serena! I can't wait to see more.
Posted by: jen@thecottagenest | November 04, 2011 at 03:33 AM
I am LOVING that beautiful sink!!!!!!! What do you think has been the biggest challenge in designing your own home? Looks like you'll be all cozy and "settled" by the holidays!!
Posted by: Allyson A. | November 04, 2011 at 03:50 AM
Serena, I love it! And am I a total dork for completely loving the ceiling? It really pulls it all together.
Posted by: Maria | November 04, 2011 at 04:44 AM
Perfection! I hope that you are feeling better.
Hugs!
Posted by: Melissa Taylor Myers | November 04, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Well done! Love the mega shelf and the ceilings. Dara
Posted by: Dara Barwick | November 04, 2011 at 05:13 AM
Love it! There is nothing like a white kitchen filled with sunlight. And the mega shelf is amazing. I'm sharing your post on Facebook for all my friends to see what I'm aspiring to with my old kitchen.
Posted by: Heather @ new house new home new life | November 04, 2011 at 05:14 AM
Beautiful kitchen! I love the room you have to work in and the white is absolutely wonderful :-). LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Mandie | November 04, 2011 at 05:35 AM
Love the Mega Shelf and all the light fixtures you have picked out...
I have always adored white kitchens- I've had a form of a "White kitchen" my whole married life. Now we have a totally white Cottage kitchen and I'm in heaven.
Can't wait to see how the mega shelf changes from season to season....sweet
Posted by: teresa | November 04, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Gorgeous!!! Love it all ..... I really like the clock and where you put it : )
Posted by: Mona | November 04, 2011 at 06:22 AM
Love! I would have never thought to do a seasonal display in my kitchen, and it's so perfect on that bright white shelf. I'm very much looking forward to your thoughts on your kitchen design!
Posted by: Indiana Lori | November 04, 2011 at 06:34 AM
What a gorgeous kitchen ----- you are one lucky girl:)
Posted by: Kay Hoeppner | November 04, 2011 at 06:50 AM
This is just beautiful. The mega shelf is very cool. Love everything about the whole kitchen.
Posted by: Kim Bee | November 04, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Hope you don't mind, but I'm "stealing" some of your ideas for my new kitchen! We won't be able to remodel for a couple of years but we are already planning and collecting ideas like crazy. I love your "wall of cupboards".
Posted by: deb | November 04, 2011 at 08:05 AM
♥ it all! i am in the midst of a remodel and would love to know where you bought the light fixtures
Posted by: amyellen | November 04, 2011 at 08:11 AM
LOVE the mega shelf. Looks fantastic!
Posted by: Billie Bryan | November 04, 2011 at 08:55 AM
beautiful! love it all! especially love the 2 sided clock!
Posted by: Machelle | November 04, 2011 at 09:31 AM
love the details, especially the ceilings!
Posted by: turtle | November 04, 2011 at 09:52 AM
So gorgeous! I love the ceiling and the light fixtures. The mega shelf is so cool too.
Posted by: jennifer Dessert | November 04, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Where'd you score the light fixtures?!
Posted by: Lisa D. | November 04, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I love the clock too!
I am waiting to find just the right WHITE cabinets, and these look perfect. Would you be willing to share your cabinet source? Thanks.
[email protected]
Posted by: natalie at beyond the reef | November 04, 2011 at 10:37 AM
one word....GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Jen @ Lita's World | November 04, 2011 at 01:17 PM
I noticed you do not have a hood range. I want to take mine out and redo my walls in beadboard but didn't know if it would be safe to omit the hood range. I guess so!
Posted by: angie kozeal | November 04, 2011 at 04:16 PM
thanks for sharing. your kitchen looks awesome and I love the mega shelf!
Posted by: kathy | November 04, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Love it! My favorite part is the subway tile to the ceiling!
Posted by: Carrie | November 04, 2011 at 07:12 PM
My dream kitchen!
Posted by: kasse | November 04, 2011 at 07:50 PM
I would love to see a floorplan some day
Posted by: Dawn Kroontje | November 05, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Oh dear, every time I see your lovely kitchen I get an itch to re-do mine. But it simply isn't in the cards with so many other necessary fixes that come first.
Posted by: Alice | November 05, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Hot diggety- thanks for the peek!
Dear hubby of mine:
Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!
Posted by: Lori | November 05, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Lovely to see your kitchen as it progressed. I have some photographs of my new kitchen in my blog http://allthingsnice4life.blogspot.com/2011/10/soon-ready-to-get-cooking.html
however it is not just fully finished- still some tiling to be done, install my tap and cleaning and then I should be almost ready!
Thanks for sharing your kitchen with us all :)
All things nice...
Posted by: All things nice... | November 06, 2011 at 03:19 AM
ohhhh lovely! I'm mid renovations here and my kitchen area looks like a messier version of your first picture! plaster all over the floorboards and another 3 weeks before the kitchen is installed. I love all the details you've included.
can't wait to see the rest of your pics
corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | November 06, 2011 at 03:27 PM
LOVE the shelves underneath the cooktop!! What a great idea!!
Posted by: Dora Taylor | November 07, 2011 at 04:24 AM
do you not have a hood or vent for your stove? Just curious......
Posted by: Kirsten Heath | November 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I'm obsessed with the Mega Shelf! This is beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by: Megan | November 18, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Hi there! I am building a house and I have question about the beadboard ceiling...we will have an open concept- kitchen, dining room and family room. Do you think it would be strange to run the beadboard across the entire ceiling? kitchen, dining and family room? I feel I need to, in order to create a nice flow. Love your kitchen and would appreciate your input. Thank you :)
Posted by: Ronnda Stapleton | March 25, 2013 at 04:59 PM