This house was a major fixer upper, and we completely redid every surface in the kitchen. On the cheap, entirely ourselves except for the countertops. But the really amazing thing is that I still love it. How? I chose timeless fundamentals like white cabinets and a slate look floor. The white backsplash could’ve felt boring, but I‘ve added interest with things like vintage plates on the walls. I initially did industrial look wood shelves next to the sink, which then felt really dated so I replaced with some white ones with traditional corbels. I swapped the brass hardware for a more timeless polished nickel last year. I replaced the earthy modern block print café curtain with a high-quality off-white one last year too. And of course I’ve changed the styling. But because I stuck with basics, I’ve been able to keep the foundation the same, and still feel so grateful for my simple, small, but beautiful kitchen! Of course, I also have detailed blog posts on both the 2019 and 2025 updates to this kitchen you can find on my blog Room Reveals page!