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New subway tile backsplash

April 24, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: diy 234 Comments

Guys, I cannot believe I’m actually writing this post!! I cannot tell you how stinkin’ excited I was to get rid of the ugly, old backsplash that was in my kitchen. I am so excited to say: it’s finally gone! Bye-bye ugly, dated bathroom tile; and hello new subway tile backsplash! Today I’m sharing the process of us ripping out the old tile and installing the new!

The caulking behind our sink had been peeled away for a few months, so I was afraid we would have some water damage and possibly mildew. Kenny ripped the tiled off and found black mold, eek! It wasn’t nearly as bad as it could of been, but it did extend from behind our sink about 2.5 feet. Once the tile was completely removed, he cut out the molded drywall. We were lucky it didn’t extend down behind the sink and that there was plastic covering the studs. That saved us big time!!

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Prepping kitchen for paint!

March 27, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: kitchen Leave a Comment

This was a tedious, but oh so necessary job: prepping the kitchen for paint! Do yourself the favor and tape everything off before you begin painting! It will eliminate -oopsies and extra cleanup after. We were not painting the inside of the cabinets, so we simply removed the doors and taped off the inside edges. Once the doors are removed, make sure to remove all hardware, knobs and bumpers. Degrease cabinets using a cleaner such as, goof off. Cleaning the grease off is important in the kitchen, because those grease spots can seep through paint. This is also a good time to fill any nicks or gashes with wood filler. Sand before painting.

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10 Farmhouse Kitchen Lantern Options

March 20, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: kitchen Leave a Comment

I’m going to have a very small budget for updating our kitchen lighting. The reason being, is we plan to move in the next 2 years (hopefully to a farmhouse!), and I don’t want to deplete my budget on lighting. I want to keep it simple but in sync with the farmhouse style! Today I’m sharing with you 10 farmhouse kitchen lantern options that I’m picturing for my kitchen renovation! #farmhousechicblogreno.

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The above options are affordable and right up the alley of what I have in mind! I love the look of the oil rubbed bronze or black lantern lighting hanging above the kitchen island. I currently have 3 mercury glass pendant lights, but they do not produce enough light. The plan is to find two smaller, 10 inch size, lanterns to hang in its place.

I’m always on the search for items that fit my style and budget! If you’re in search for something similar, I hope that this will take some of the hard work out for you! It can be a real pain sometimes, searching through all the options out there!

What do you think about the lantern pendant idea for above my island? I’m always looking for opinions, so feel free to share yours!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you next time.

Kitchen before + inspiration

March 13, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: kitchen Leave a Comment

Boy, I feel like this post has been a long time coming! As a matter of fact, it has! I have wanted a white kitchen for as long as we’ve lived in this house, nearly 5 years! It wasn’t exactly something I was willing to take on by myself, so I was thrilled when I started dating my sweetie, and it was something he was willing to take on and complete with me! Why did I want a white kitchen so bad? Because it was the only part of the house that just didn’t fit. My entire house has a very neutral, white- centered design and the kitchen cabinets were maple. Yes, maple cabinets, hideous white bathroom backsplash and an even more hideous green countertop. It could be worse, but this was pretty bad!

Our kitchen is the center of our home and where we spend a good bit of our time. We are constantly hosting family gatherings, dinners and birthdays throughout the year, so the kitchen is the main hangout spot. I was dying for it to blend in with the rest of the house! And after countless months, my dreams began to come true! We started our #farmhousechicblogreno! Bye-bye maple cabinets and hello white beauty!

If you follow along with me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the inspiration board pic I created and shared not too long ago. If not, here’s what I’ve based my kitchen design off of.

Here’s a run through of what we will be doing: painting the cabinets white, adding crown molding, building a custom range hood, white subway tile backsplash, new countertops, shiplap island and eat-in dining wall, painting walls and trim and updated lighting.

I will be sharing more details as we complete them! I hope that you will follow along with me for my exciting kitchen renovation!

Kitchen organization

July 20, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: diy 4 Comments

Hi! Thanks for stopping by today! Today I’m sharing with you just a tiny peek into my struggle with kitchen organization. Sounds crazy right? It’s the room we spend the most time it (it seems), yet it’s the most cluttered. Luckily, it’s all behind the cabinet doors. But, when someone asks to borrow something from one of those messy cabinets, I’m making ninja moves so they don’t SEE inside. Okay, not really, but I do feel embarrassed and feel overwhelmed when I’m looking for something myself. It’s the truth. How did it get this way?

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Fab Pins of the Week!

March 13, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, fab pins of the week, Pinterest, Uncategorized 3 Comments

Hey there and welcome! What have you been up to this week? It’s been a very busy one here at our house! We got a good bit of rain which melted the snow and I was just super thrilled about that! Temps have been in the low 50’s which feels like a heat wave! And, my crocus are in bloom and  my tulips are beginning! Ahh, I love Spring!

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One project I am so eager to get started is our kitchen remodel! With our budget being small, I’m trying to come up with cost effective alternatives to things I really like! This week I’ve been completely inspired by all things marble! Let’s get inspired…

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