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**Update: There have been a couple questions about my faucet. It is Pegasus Lyndhurst Series by Glacier Bay. We’ve had it from the beginning of our re-model and love it! No problems with it at all!
Ready for eye candy?
I hope so.
Today and tomorrow, myself, along with many other bloggers are showing you our kitchens.
But not just our kitchens.
The details of our kitchens.
Because we all know: its all about the details.
Details pull a space together.
Welcome to my kitchen tour!
The thing that catches your eye first could possibly be those barstools.
Yep, they are pretty fab.
I Rub ‘N Buffed the lower ring.
And painted on the blue stripes.
The barstools are my favorite thing in the space.
Wait, maybe I have more than one favorite thing.
Because I really love my island as well.
You can read more about how we built the island here.
I refuse to ever move because I won’t be able to take the island with me.
They may lay me out on it when I die.
Maybe not, that would be weird.
I am a firm believer in the power of fresh flowers.
They can instantly add drama and welcome any guest into your home.
I have a full-time gardner who works tirelessly to make sure I have beautiful, fresh flowers like these.
His name is Grunt Labor.
One time, he even planted a huge row of hydrangeas because while reading a magazine one day and drooling over hydrangeas, I said I don’t think I would ever leave my yard if I had hydrangeas like that.
I came home one afternoon to see him planting 10+ hydrangea bushes.
He said he figured if the hydrangeas were there and that meant I wouldn’t leave , it also meant I wouldn’t ever leave him.
Oh, Grunt Labor, you are too valuable to leave.
Who else would put up with my never-ending decor changes?
Back to the kitchen tour, you know, I digress too much.
I just whipped up this navy and white chevron tray this week.
A super easy and fun project.
There will be a tutorial soon. Hopefully.
When Grunt Labor and I did the kitchen renovation, we kept the original cabinets and just updated them with paint and hardware from Ikea.
We did however, remove one wall of cabinets to allow for some open shelving from once more, Ikea.
I love the combination of the wood stained shelving against the subway tile.
I display my “whiteware” on it.
I refuse to pay over $5 for a piece of “whiteware” unless I absolutely love it.
Speaking of subway tile, it is just the best – timeless and classic, it goes great with anything.
Grunt Labor installed it as well – see, I told you he was valuable.
Below the open shelving, sits the fruit basket.
Which is really an old metal locker basket.
I love these bad boys and anytime I see one for $10 or less, I buy it.
One time, I walked into an old gym locker room and these were all along one wall.
It took every ounce of self restraint I had not to run like a mad woman out of the building with as many as I could carry.
I can see the headlines now:
“Deranged Blogger jailed for Stealing Vintage Locker Baskets”
How much time do you think I would get?
It could be worth it.
Just sayin.
My sweet next door neighbor is moving.
She has given me so many wonderful little treasures like this little vintage coffee holder.
I’m not really a fan of the K-Cup spinner coffee holders and shelves.
They aren’t very pretty at all.
And I’m snobby when it comes to things like that.
So, when she offered me this coffee holder, I jumped on it like stink on you-know-what.
She also gave me some beautiful vintage mason jars – blue and clear.
Lucky, lucky me.
To store my cookbooks, I use metal locker baskets as well.
They have been up for well over a year now and have never fallen.
Go us.
You can see the tutorial on how we hung these here.
To store my cooking utensils, I use an old silver pitcher.
I found this little gem at Goodwill for $3 one day.
My heart soared, I tell ya.
It adds a little bling to the counters.
Thanks for coming along on the tour with me today.
I hope you enjoyed it!
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Fabulous tour, Jenna. I love those bar stools and all the details!!
Oh, thank you, Pat! I just love those bar stools too!
Jenna, I love your kitchen! Beautiful job. That island is amazing – and how great that the wood came from your great grandfather’s barn! Is Grunt Labor available for hire? 😉
Thank you so much, Kristen! I love, love, love my island! I’m sure he would love to be for hire – he loves that kind of thing – but I keep him super busy around here!
Jenna, your kitchen is beautiful- I love all the vintage touches. I don’t know how on earth you restrained yourself with those locker bins. Your hubby sounds like a real sweetheart!
I have no idea how I restrained myself either – it really took everything I had! He is a sweetie! Thanks for stopping by!
Love your kitchen and I love your locker baskets for storage, super idea. The island and bar stools are the greatest. Hugs, Marty
The island and barstools are my favorites too, Marty!! Thanks for stopping by!
That hydrangea story is so sweet. You have a beautiful kitchen. The barstools are gorgeous, and I love how you put the metal baskets on the wall to hold cookbooks. I never would’ve thought of that!
Thank you, Emily! Yep – he is a sweetie! Those metal baskets are so functional – I love them!
Jenna, I am in love with your kitchen and all of its special touches. You have added so much character to your home with your functional and darling kitchen. I love it when a homeowner puts their personality into a space and your kitchen has so much personality, Thanks for sharing,
Kathysue
That is just the sweetest comment, Kathysue! Thank you so much! My theory is your home isn’t yours unless you put your own personality in it! So glad you agree!
Your kitchen is stunning!! I love the bar-stools and locker baskets! Incredible job! I might enjoy cooking more, if I had a kitchen like that! XO, Erica
Aww, you are so sweet, Erica! Thank you! Cooking is much easier when you have a great kitchen!
I adore all the little details in your kitchen, Jenna. I’ve just featured it on Blogger Homes!
xo,
S.
Thank you, Shannon!! Yay!!! That is awesome news! Thanks so much!
GORGEOUS Jenna! Love seeing all the details in your fab kitchen and yes, I’d be rolled out on that island too if I had it 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Thanks, Jamie! I’m glad you think a funeral by way of a kitchen island is a fab idea too! I think its a go!
Grunt Labor sounds like quite the catch! Love those stools to pieces and the island, too. Great kitchen.
Thanks, Kim! Yep, I guess he’s a keeper! Those stools and that island are my favorites! LOVE them!
Hi Jenna! Thanks for sharing all the little (and fun) details of your kitchen! I especially love your metal locker baskets used as shelves, your open shelves and your bar stools! You know, I just like your whole kitchen and would be willing to trade anytime you’d like! Ha! Yeah right, huh?
Thank you for stopping by, Selene! I love those locker baskets as well! And of course, my stools! You are too sweet!
Awesome kitchen! Looks like a place I’d love to sit down and have some pizza and a beer. 🙂
As long as it isn’t Peroni…
Thanks, Lindsay! No Peroni!
I clicked over to see the original kitchen…you did a beautiful job! Just lovely and so inviting! Love the details!
Susan
Thanks so much, Susan! Its come a long way!
Thank you so much for the link to your before pics, as well! Your “old” kitchen looks almost exactly like the one I have just inherited in our new (to us) home! You have given me some great ideas of how to bring it into the new millennium! So far, you are my favorite kitchen on the tour!
You are so welcome, Jane! Thanks for looking! I’m so glad to have given you some ideas and thrilled to be your favorite!
Your details BEAUTIFULLY pull every aspect of your kitchen together. My goodness, there are so many beautiful things to take in, look at and appreciate. The island, I die…knowing that you used some of your grandpa’s barn wood…love it even more! And, I think it’s brilliant how you have your cookbooks stored and displayed.
Thank you, Amy! I know – I LOVE my island!
Love your kitchen details! Especially … well everything. 🙂 Looking forward to that navy and white chevron tray tutorial. It’s super cute!
You are so sweet! Thank you!
Love love love your white kitchen! Anything with that many locker baskets has got to be great if you ask me!
I feel the same way about locker baskets! Love them!
Oh, my goodness- I enjoyed this post so much I re-read it out loud to my hubs sitting next to me working on HIS pc.
I love your humour and truly enjoyed your wonderful kitchen details!
I posted my first kitchen tour today too in celebration and inspiration from all of you! Thanks!
Have a wonderful weekend. ~Michele
That is wonderful to hear, Michele! Thank you so much! I’m headed over to check out your kitchen!
I love your DIY kitchen island, chevron tray and cookbook storage! I need more storage for my cookbooks — I might use your tips!
Thanks, Lauren! Yep, those baskets are stylish and functional! Love them!
What a wonderful and creative Kitchen, Jenna! I love your baskets that hold your cookbooks and the open shelves!!! And you island!!!! Such a fabulous piece to pull the whole room together!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful kitchen!
Thanks, Yvonne! Yes – it does seem that the island pulls it all together! I hadn’t thought of that before, but you’re right! Thanks!
Your kitchen is fabulous! I am a big fan of subway tiles! Love the green of your bar stools – marvelous – beautiful detains in the baskets and in the island – wonderful kitchen,
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy! Isn’t subway tile just the best?!
Your kitchen is adorable..and those stools…my goodness! Love them.
Thanks, Kelly! I LOVE those stools too!
Love the tour, thanks for sharing! I am in love with those bar stools, that bright splash of color looks awesome in your space.
Thank you so much, Stephanie! I’m so glad you stopped by!
I think you have one of my very favorite kitchens ever-it’s just perfection!
Its far from perfection, Melissa! But thank you so much! I like it a lot!
Your kitchen is soo my style! We are currently working on our kitchen to change out some stuff we “inherited”. I would love to know what brand & color your faucet is. Replacing ours is on the to-do list.
Hi Shar! So glad you like the kitchen! Great style! haha! I just updated the post with the faucet information. Its at the top: http://rainonatinroof.com/2013/08/kitchen-tour-all-about-the-details/
Thanks for stopping by!
Gorgeous kitchen- love the colors and all those details!
Thanks so much, Courtney! Its all about the details!
Jenna, I LOVE your kitchen! I want your island that is so gorgeous and am in love with your bar stools. Your kitchen is so beautiful!
Thanks, Dria! Yep, I’m in love with that island and those barstools! Two of my most favorite things ever!
Hi Jenna. I hope you already know that I just love your kitchen. It is what first caught my eye on your blog and a big reason that I asked you to participate in House Snooping. I’m so glad though to get a closer look at many of the details. Yeah – that Grunt Labor is a keeper for sure and something tells me that he’s pretty crazy about you too. 😀
Oh, you are so sweet, Suzy. I loved letting you and your readers snoop through my house! That is such a great series!
Oh my goodness. I love that barn wood. I hope you have lots more you can use. If not, I can give you my address 🙂 Great job on the tour, Jenna!
haha, Marty! I know where there is a ton! Thanks, gal!
Such a cute tour. Thank you!! I scored my first locker basket last Spring, then traded a old red wagon for another. They still need a home, but I’ve got them :)))
Thanks, Shannon! Those locker baskets are little gems, you will find the perfect spot for them soon!
Oh my word. I don’t know what I love more. Those baskets (yes, it’d worth the jail time). That island with the reclaimed boards. Or the hydrangea story. Your writing is the bee’s knees, Jenna!
I totally think it would be worth the jail time as well. Could you come bail me out? I’m pretty sure Grunt Labor wouldn’t bail me out for stealing vintage locker baskets……
I love all the details in your kitchen Jenna! We have plans to redo ours in some way this fall/winter/spring – well, one of these days. Such a big DIY job! Thanks so much for all your inspiration… I love the eclectic feel of all your details.
It is a big job, Krista, but so worth it! Thanks for stopping by!
Love all the vintage details, Jenna! I’ve seen your kitchen before but enjoyed seeing the little details 🙂
Thanks, Lora!! Its all about the details!
I know I told you this before, but I’m obsessed with your barstools and your cookbook storage is genius! Love your fun kitchen.
Its ok, you can tell me on a regular basis if you want! haha! I love them too! But, your kitchen is pretty amazing as well!
I’m your lastest follower after finding you on Blogger Homes! Loved your home tours and project list but loved how you ‘talk’ to us more! Thanks for sharing and the hard work that goes into that sharing. I look forward to following along with you and Grunt Labor as yall toil along while making your dreams come true. (Yep, I’m a Southern Belle also, though surely the ‘yall’ gave me away….)
Diana, I am thrilled to have you following along. I’m so so happy you found me! I do try to add some comedy and personal touch in my posts – glad you enjoy it! And yay for Southern Belles – we’re the best!
Thanks, Kayla! I will head over!
Your kitchen is so cute! I love the combo of black/white/wood and those barstools are FANTASTIC. They are my new goal of barstool hunting.
Thanks, Lisa! I do love my barstools! I’ve seen very similar ones (not green of course) in antique stores, so definitely look!
Jenna~ great job on your kitchen! Love the way you stored your cookbooks, love the oil-rubbed bronze sink hardware, but the island is my FAV!! Love that you incorporated your Grandfather’s barn wood! So cool! Great job:)!!
Thanks so much, Melanie! I love that island too!! Its so special – my favorite part of the room!
Favorite part: Grunt Labor’s romantic comment about the hydrangeas. He’s a keeper! 🙂