![]() ![]() And I didn’t want to get a standard 3×6 subway tile from one of the big box stores. It was simple, but I wanted something even more classic and timeless and not overly busy. My old backsplash was a cream carrara marble tile. This Caitlin Wilson rug helps to balance out all the white, and adds some warmth to the room. I decided on using LG Minuet quartz countertops, as I have them in my basement kitchen and I like how natural they look. We did change the granite to quartz, however. Since we weren’t changing the layout, all of our appliances stayed in the exact same place. With my carpenter’s keen attention to detail, we were able to make my old and dated cabinets look brand new! And I can tell you we saved thousands of dollars over investing in brand new cabinets. We ordered brand new doors, and painted them with Sherwin Williams Extra White paint. To retrofit older cabinets to new inset doors, however, requires very precise measurements (and a few tricks to make everything look even and level). I didn’t want to change the layout as I was happy with the way it was. The inset cabinet look has become much more in vogue lately and I can see why! I love the look of old build-in cabinets, so inset cabinets was the way I wanted to go. I had one that I had worked with for the last three years (he finished my basement and installed my coffered ceiling in my living room). When undertaking a kitchen renovation like I have done, finding a good carpenter is key. ![]() So what does that mean – a white kitchen, of course! And I want my kitchen to stand the test of time. I want my kitchen to flow with the rest of the house, which is also light and bright. I wanted my kitchen to be light and airy, and most of all inviting. My old kitchen was nice at the time, but I admit my tastes changed as well. So I hired a good carpenter who was able to transform my dated kitchen into the kitchen of my dreams without getting new cabinets! So what am I to do? I didn’t want to pay the money for new cabinets. Combine that with a room with no windows, and you end up with a dark and drabby kitchen. They were not white, but rather a pale yellow (that’s what bright design-center lighting gets you). As soon as those cabinets went in, I knew I hated them. I was sitting in a design center and I told the designer that I wanted a French Country white kitchen. We originally designed our kitchen in 2013 when I was 38 weeks pregnant with my son. I was able to make all the design choices, and I have to say I instantly regretted the choices I made. Today’s post is an exciting one! After months and months of waiting patiently for it to be complete, I am so happy to say that I finally have the kitchen of my dreams! We moved into our custom home five years ago. Kitchen Remodel: Changing Overlay Cabinets to Inset ![]()
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