The Kitchen Island Reveal

Sunday, April 18, 2010


Click HERE for a full tutorial on how to turn your basic kitchen island into a stunning custom-looking island.
After almost a month of hard work- sanding, constructing, painting, Graniting (is that a word?)- the island is FINISHED!!!
Lets blast into the past and take a look at what it WAS:

Now lets step back into the present (thank goodness) and look at the gorgeous beauty I have in my kitchen now:)

I changed out the pulls for some sleek sexy ones (Lowes)
We also changed out the island supports for nice pretty ones. I think these add so much.
Oh, I can't forget the AMAZING fruit bowl I picked up at Home Goods! LOVE IT!!!
Because I just LOVE before and afters, lets see a side-by-side for kicks:

All of this for around $100 (not counting the granite)! you certainly can't beat that!

Oh, and our whole kitchen is SOooo CLOSE to being done, except I changed my decision on the Backsplash (I know I am SO indecisive). I am going a completely opposite direction and I am SO excited how it will pull together my style and give our kitchen a more modern edgy look! I can't wait to show you all!!!! YipEE!!!

Linking this to:
The DIY Showoff
Between Naps on the Porch
The Girl Creative
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  1. I LOVE it! The granite looks amazing with the white paint. I cannot wait to see the full kitchen!! Everything looks light, bright & inviting! The fruit bowl makes a nice centerpiece. Two thumbs up!

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  2. It looks fabulous! Can't wait to see what the backsplash will be.

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  3. So bright and cheery! Makes me want to spend time with a cup of coffee around the island. Anxiously awaiting the backsplash.

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  4. Wow, you weren't kidding. That did take a lot of hard work, but it sure paid off. It looks amazing!! Good for you!

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  5. It is so pretty Mikael, I love it.

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  6. That looks amazing. I have the same hardware in my bathroom – I absolutely love it.

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  7. Your kitchen island turned out to be GORGEOUS!!!
    God's blessings,
    Sarah :D

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  8. Late stopping by from New Friend Friday. Love the new island.

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  9. This is not your typical starter home. The island so beautiful.

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  10. OK, don't be suprised when you see an island makeover on my blog...I've been yoying with the idea...until now, you've convinced me! It looks SO GREAT! And the granite with the white...gorgeous!

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  11. Fab before and afters pics! The island looks SO MUCH BETTER! I painted all my kitchen cabinets white, put glass in some of the doors and built an island, so I know from experience how much work it takes to do these these makeovers. You can stop in at my blog and check out some of my handwork if you have time. OH, while you're there I'm having a giveaway too! You can tells your friends, the more the merrier I always say! :)
    Have a great week!
    Melissa

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  12. Looks gorgeous! I love how you beefed up the bottom!

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  13. You're right...from what we can see in the photos, the color pallet you chose does go perfectly with the rest of your house! Good job...thanks for letting us in on your remodel.

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  14. Hi! Great job! I'm also re-doing my kitchen too! I call it re-doing b/c I don't have much of a budget and I'm doing it piecemeal...$50 at a time if you will.

    I painted my 80's oak cabinets in Ben's Natural Wicker and just tore out some very dated birch moulding and ceiling beams and all of the backsplash tile...ugh! Alot of work!

    Anyway, I LOVE the granite you chose...can you give me the name...I'd really appreciate it! Can't wait to see the rest!

    Peggy

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  15. Your post came at the perfect time for me as I am looking at dressing up my island. Yours turned out fabulous! I am on my way to your tutorial.

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  16. This is wonderful! You did a great job!

    ~Liz

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  17. Peggy, the granite is Gialla Santa Cecilia. We used "mini-slabs" for our counters which are 18x26" tiles, they are amazing! That saved us thousands of dollars. I will post more on that subject later.

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  18. Awesome job! So awesome I am reconsidering painting mine black...again. Love that you called the hardware sexy. Looks so good.

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  19. Oh! I've never heard of granite mini slabs! Wow...how think are they...they look to be about an inch but it's hard to tell...what a great $$ saver...I can use all the $$ saving I can get...my husband would be SO happy haha!

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  20. What a price for that project. Adding those little details made a huge difference. Enjoy your beautiful new island. -- Jane F.

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  21. I love your blog. I gave you a susnshine award this morning. :) Please don't feel obligated to play along unless you want to.

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  22. LOVE IT! Now I'm jealous :o) I don't have room for an island in my kitchen - but if I did - I'd make it look like yours!

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  23. Hey that's a good idea. keep up the good work.

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  24. I am so in love with this! It's gorgeous! You always have the most beautiful DIY projects and this is no exception! I'm including a link/pictures in my DIY Project Parade highlights! :) Thanks so much for sharing your creative genius!

    Roeshel

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  25. I have been wanting to "beef" up my island for months, and this is exactly how I want it to look! Thanks for taking the lead! :) I love it!!!

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  26. Fabulous makeover - Can't believe only $100 spent.

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  27. wow it looks awesome!! I'd love for you to link this up at sundae scoop http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/04/dressing-up-your-strawberry-jam.html

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  28. wow i love your new kitchen!!! i've been really thinking about painting my kitchen cabinets white and now you've inspired me to finally get on it! can you please share what paint color you used for the cabinets? thank you!

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  29. Fabulous, you make it look so easy too. And wonderful photos of it all.
    Linda

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  30. It's really beautiful! I don't think I could have imagined it that beautiful. I LOVE what you did!

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  31. OMG! I love the granite you used for your countertops. I have white counter tops and have been debating what color to use... LOVE IT! Your new kitchen looks amazing!!!

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  32. This turned out beautiful! I love the details you put on it!

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  33. Great job! Talk about an upgrade~

    This may seem like a strange question, but how did you finish the underside of the island overhang? My mom has this raised eating area on her island and the builder left it raw (plywood) underneath. When we sit in a low seat nearby, we can see all the unfinished bits. Any suggestions?

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  34. This is all so familiar... Do you have the same floor plan as Sarah at TDC?? The island looks great - I love bright and clean! :)

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