At last, the granite is in and the kitchen is complete! And I am still doing the happy dance. I am so excited to get this done and I know I’m going to really enjoy having this wonderful surface in my kitchen. So much better than tile on the countertops, along with a white sink and faucet, not practical. Are you ready for the tour? Here’s a reminder of what it looked like BEFORE granite:
And AFTER, below:
Other side, BEFORE:
And AFTER:
As you can imagine, I’m just thrilled with the outcome. It took them 4 hours to get the granite installed and several things had to be done to get it in just right, but those guys did an outstanding job and I’d highly recommend the company I used.
Our old white toaster had seen better days, so I got a new stainless steel one from Target to match the other appliances in our kitchen. I also added the pulls on the drawers for a little update and I love them. I ended up replacing all the knobs since 2 years ago I ordered some matte black knobs and they all started chipping off with an ugly gray metal showing through. I had bought them on Ebay. I also bought all of these on Ebay from another seller. He assured me that these oil rubbed bronze knobs and pulls should not turn. Let’s hope that is the case! At least they were a good deal. The standard edge I chose is called Demi-bullnose, which is just rounded with a slight bevel from the top edge.
Close up of Napoli granite. I’m really, really happy with this color. Love all the black flecks in it too.
One corner with my tole tray.
The new black Blanco silgranite sink, which I’m also thrilled with. It’s nice and deep and I can place my 9×13 pans flat in the bottom, unlike my old sink. Undermount rocks! The faucet is Moen Annabelle and I really love it too, with the pulldown sprayer.
I’m SO going to enjoy the undermount feature and the fact that all crumbs can be pushed right into the sink.
I’ve heard great things from friends about these Blanco granite sinks and I’m looking forward to putting mine to the test. I love the way it looks too.
With all the black in the granite and in my kitchen appliances of stainless and black, the black sink looks right at home.
Coffee station
Got this cute little iron stand at a yardsale years ago for a couple bucks. I love the little birdie on it.
The whole kitchen looking towards diningroom.
Looking towards breakfast nook with the new corner cabinet. I’m always asked about the paint color in here: it’s Laura Ashley Olive 4, from Lowes.
And the French cupboard that you’ve seen before.
Rearranged this piece a little during the process.
So, there’s the kitchen! Hope you enjoyed the complete tour and the new granite. I know granite is a splurge and we don’t often splurge on a lot of big things, so to me it was well worth it to get such a great update in the kitchen. Not to mention, I’ll enjoy it every single day!
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It’s gorgeous! It was a beautiful choice!
Just as beautiful as I knew it would be. I was so happy to get my granite, too, and have loved it every day this last year! Janet
Wonderful!
Very pretty… I agree with the sink choice – that would be great to have the 9 x 13 dishes lay flat AND swipe the crumbs.
Oh Rhoda, it is just beautiful. Isn’t granite wonderful? I love how you can place your hot pans on it too. You’ve got the color I wanted to!! My husband wanted the black granite with the green and gold flecks so we went with that. Why I have no idea because the kitchen is merely a pass thru for him, ha ha. It looks wonderful and I still love love love your table area.
Jennifer
Rhoda it is perfection. I adore the large sink. I can see why you’re doing the happy dance. ♥
Gorgeous! Enjoy it!
So beautiful!! Love your kitchen!
So very nice! I recently bought the exact same pulls on ebay for our kitchen renovation. I love them so far!
thank you so much for giving us the tour, the granite is gorgeous as is your entire kitchen and dining areas…….you have a great gift in decorating…..enjoy your blog every day!!!!! (not far from birmingham, i’m in west tn)
very nice indeed!
Sandi
Oh, Rhoda, your kitchen is gorgeous! I would still be doing the happy dance, too, if I were you!
How many hours have you just stood in different spots staring at it all? I know you just cant walk away from it. It looks wonderful. Love the black sink.
Oh, wow! I liked your kitchen before, but the after is just plain beautiful!!! Makes me want to come and hang out with a cup of coffee in there. (or a mocha since I don’t drink regular coffee)
Beautiful! I just love your decorating style.
Rhoda,
Your kitchen is so beautiful, it was pretty before and now with the granite it is divine…I just love your color combination with the green walls and mocha tile. So updated with your new stainless appliances. Great job and so happy for you that you got to spurlge!! Miss Bloomers/Sonia
Loving the new kitchen!!
Perfect, absolutely perfect! LOVE the granite and that sink! I know you are dancing! Thanks for sharing your “new” kitchen with us.
Your home is so pretty and classy too, just like you!
Your kitchen is just wonderful. The granite is great and perfect with your new sink. I have had the undermount sink for about a year and I love it, youw will too. I still covet your bunny lamp. its a great accent. Enjoy your beautiful space.
Jean in Virginia
oooooh, ees so preddy……:)
It all looks fabulous, Rhoda!! I do love my new undermount sink, too!
suzanne
I love it! The sink is gorgeous too! However, I love the green pottery you have behind your sink. The ones with the rabbits on them? They are adorable! What are they?
Looks awesome…I love my granite and I love my undermounted sink…for the crumb-sweeping alone. Isn’t amazing how heavy that stuff is…I couldn’t believe how many super strong guys it took to put in…I had to leave the room I was so nervous someone was going to drop it and take their foot out!
beautiful! Enjoy that kitchen girlfriend…I am envious!
Looks great! I know you must be so happy with your kitchen!
Beautiful! I love your coffee station, I may implement that idea in my kitchen.
OMG! Our cabinets look so similar. I finally finished my kitchen redo and I’m going to post it next Monday. We have the same knobs and drawer pulls and looks like the same color. Your kitchen is very nice. I might copy you and put a shelf over my sink. I love that idea!
Beautiful. And the sink ……..
Your new granite looks wonderful! We put granite in over a year ago and love ours. It looks very similiar to yours. I like your undermount black granite sink. We put in stainless steel undermount but it starts to look yucky after a while, I think. I like yours much better. Anyways, your whole kitchen, breakfast nook is just darling!
~Patti
Rhoda, your kitchen looks marvelous! Love the granite and the new hardware. What is the paint color you used in the kitchen/breakfast nook. Such a pretty color of green! Thanks for sharing with us!
Looks fabulous, Rhoda!!
I hope to upgrade mine at some point as well.
I can clearly see here what a good choice the granite is.
BTW did you paint those tole trays?
It’s wonderful, Rhoda! It truly makes a big difference. I love the sink. I’m definitely going to store that idea away!
Rhoda, it looks fantastic! I always admire how much cleaner granite makes everything look. It’s so much sleeker without seams or the sink sticking up. Love it!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. So glad you’re enjoying it, thanks for sharing it with us!
Rhoda,
It looks FABULOUS! I can see why you are so excited about it. I have granite and love it, not one of the houses we are looking at in AL have had granite and I think I am spoiled now. Everything looks so wonderful and so inviting.
Cheri
It looks great! My favorite thing has to be the undermount sink. They are so much more convenient for clean-up. So nice to just swipe all of your crumbs and stuff right into the sink. Can’t wait to have one of my own.
Enjoy!
Wonderful updated look. I put in granite about 2 years ago and I love it. I now want to put it on the counters in my bathrooms. Now go into the kitchen and play with FLOUR!
joyce (flourpowerjoyce.blogspot)
Looks great! I really love those zebra placemats. Where can I find some? They are so cute on the table. They would also be adorable slit open, monogrammed, and stuffed to make pillows- matching trim would finish them off. I need some of those!!!!
Andi
Have a good one, sista!
Simply beautiful! Congrats…..I know you were so excited! Your kitchen looks lovely and the granite is the icing on the cake!
It is so beautiful! I love it! We have granite too, and I would never want to be without it again.
Ohh…
This is what I would have gotten in a perfect world! Love it!
Love everything you did. It is fabulous. You have great style.
The new granite looks positively gorgeous!!! Many congratulations
As I was reading this, my 5yo daughter looked over my shoulder. She said, “Mom is this how you’d like our home to look? Decorated, organized, awesome?” hee hee…. Just thought I’d share!
Very Pretty!
Glenda
You are so going to love your granite. We had it installed after buying our house 2 years ago, and it is fabulous. Ours has a very similar look!
I’m new to your blog but I wanted to stop and tell you that I love the new kitchen! I love the little bird too!
dear friend; i am so thoroughly
happy for you! anyone who shares
so generously with others gets
that blessing passed back to her
; so consider this your gift.
we have all heard the kitchen is
the heart of the home – this prooves yours is beating beautifully!
. . .hugs, patti
Your kitchen is gorgeous! That granite is so pretty. If I had not seen that black sink, I would never have thought it would look so great. LOVE it!!!
Lovely! So nice to have clean new counters and I love the black sink!
Oh I am just doing the happy dance for you. I only have granite on my island, but I just love it and I know you will love yours too. It is just beautiful and the entire kitchen is just gorgeous. Enjoy. Hugs, Marty
HI Rhoda! That granite looks so much like mine! Our kitchens are so similar! I hope you enjoy this new kitchen, it looks great! Talk about sweeping crumbs….you won’t hardly see the crumbs…..
Love the new look!
It looks great!!! Love the granite and the sink!!!!
Hi rhoda!
Wow! Looks like YOU! Lovely! Love the black sink–ad pulls.
new here..but had to comment! Your granite looks great ! I love that color, I hope to have it someday! (we rent) and used to have granite and I miss it so much, but we are looking to buy so hopefully I’ll get lucky and get some granite again! I also really like your black sink! I’m so happy for you, enjoy your kitchen!
Very nice Rhoda, I’m glad you are enjoying it sooooo much! Lights mounted under the cabinets would really highlight it, IMHO.
Just food for thought for you!
Anyway, enjoy…you made wonderful choices.
Desiree
Really pretty!!
That olive is the same color I have in my kitchen and I love it.
Rhoda, your counters look awesome!! I too can't wait to have a smooth surface with no tile & grout to tend with! The silgranite sink looks great too! Mine is cafe brown super single (no division in the middle) I need to call my granite people and see when they will be installing. I have NO counters this week at all!
Totally beautiful, Rhoda! I’m so happy for you!
be a sweetie,
Shelia
Rhoda, It looks fantastic! It was great before but this is the icing on the cake! Not familiar with that kind of sink, but I am SICK of shining this stainless steel one. Let us know how you like it!
Oh Ms. Rhoda…it looks amazing! Everything about your kitchen is just beautiful. I especially LOVE that undermount sink. If for no other reason than being able to sweep all those crumbs right into the sink…LOVE that! With 4 kids we make lots of crumbs, and it is a pain in my hiney when those pesky little stragglers get stuck in the crevices of the sink edge! I’m dreaming of a kitchen update…maybe one day!
~Amanda
Wow wow wow! Looks stunning!
So how did you purchase your granite thru a company who does installation? or did you just buy the slab and find someone to install it? I am asking cuz you kept your backsplash. My parents own an interior decorating business and we sell granite, but our fabricator always says that the backsplash can get damaged during the change and so we have to tell people to pick a new backsplash – which then adds to the cost of the job….I would love to hear from you!
Thanks for sharing Rhoda!
I am totally in love with your kitchen!
~Abigail
abigailhutch@yahoo.com
Oh Rhoda! It looks gorgeous and I am so happy for you!!!! I know how badly you wanted it… yay!!
hugs,
rue
The granite is lovely just lovely. Isn’t it a nice surface to work on and keep clean. I know you are sooo happy with it. Enjoy it!
Rhoda, it looks very nice. I’m glad you got exactly what you wanted! You deserve it!
XO,
Sheila
Looks great!!!
Absolutely gorgeous…I want to bake a pie in that kitchen! Very well done and great post.
Have a wonderful week!
Smiles ~ Ramona
It looks great! I can just hear your excitement in here. I love the way granite pulls in so many colors. The whole kitchen looks wonderful. I bet you will really enjoy it.
Mary Lou
Your kitchen looks gorgeous!
I wondered over from Kelly’s Korner, but I love your kitchen. I got similar granite several months ago and I am in the beginning stages of painting my cabinets white…seeing your kitchen confirms my decision!!
Don’t you just love the under mount sink?!
Wow! The granite looks great! I love it! Your kitchen is absolutely
beautiful!
Love it!
Absolutely stunning! I’m happy to know the name of that green paint too: It looks like just the color I am looking for in our bedroom!
Rhoda,
It looks lovely and guess what….I have the same granite, not the same name though.
Yes you will love it…it always looks clean and when the sun shines on it it looks a bit different !! I’ve had mine for awhile and I have not tired of it one iota. And YES undermount sinks rock
Enjoy,
Kathy
Looks fabulous!! I want granite in my kitchen. A girl can dream.
Hi Rhoda,
Diane
Your granite looks great! I love all your little accessories too…the room has really all come together. Thanks for sharing.
EVERYTHING is absolutely beautiful! I know you are so very proud!
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
I am so happy for you Rhoda! Everything looks beautiful! I love the granite that you chose!
xo,
Kim
You have done a sterling job of redoing your kitchen, it has all come together so well. Congrats and enjoy!
Gorgeous Rhoda! I know you’re thrilled.
BTW…I’m coveting your black desk organizer you found. What a deal! I’d love one just like it. Be on the lookout for me, okay?
Hugs!
Kat
It turned out beautifully!
Everything turned out beautifully! Great job with your selections!
Congratulations! I know you are happy to have the installation behind you and be able to just enjoy your kitchen now. I’ll go put my Happy Hat on for you!
It is lovely, lovely, lovely!!!
I, too, am in love with my granite. When I walk into the kitchen, I love it as much as the day it was installed! Your sink is amazing, though!. Mine is a white emamel undermount-done 4 years ago and every year there are improvements! I didn’t want stainless, but I would have loved the black!
Your kitchen is a dream! Enjoy!
~Nancy
Really beautiful. No wonder you’re doing the happy dance. I would be too. Hopefully some day we’ll spring for the granite. I sure makes a world of difference. I love your new faucet too.
Rhoda, it's absolutely charming…I know you love it. I do like those pulls you put on the drawers. I put one on my island and love the effect. Now,go cook dinner & enjoy! Linda
What a beautiful splurge! Enjoy!
Oh, wow! That looks amazing. Well done you.
Are you finished? Are you going to leave the splashback (walls between counter and overhead cupboards) tiled? Just wondering, really.
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful! I love my granite even after all these years and know you will love yours as well! Looks great as always, Rhoda.
Carol
It looks beautiful!!! I love your house.
I will have to ask,could you salvage any of the old tiles or did they get demolished?
Looks fabulous….I have the same faucet and I LOVE it,,,it was an anniversary gift from my husband,,,at my request (NO, really!)…I have granite, too and SS appliances and I almost enjoy cooking again especially if I can watch the Barefoot Contessa at the same time!
You are going to love your updated kitchen!
Rhoda, it all looks just fabulous!!
That’s one FOXY kitchen!!! ; )
Hi Rhoda – It looks awesome – I’m sure you’re gonna be doing the happy dance for a l-o-n-g time!! Enjoy!!
I absolutely love your kitchen and dining area. It’s beautiful!
Rhoda, your kitchen looks fabulous! Your granite is just perfect! Everything goes together beautifully! I love the beveled bullnose it looks so thick and rich. It makes your floor look nice too. You’ve made great choices! I’m happy for you! ~ Robyn
Hi, I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award!
It turned out so beautiful, love the little shelf above the sink. Girl you have talent…can’t wait till mine is all done.
Congratulations Rhoda on the new granite & sink for your kitchen! Your kitchen is beautiful..love that green on your walls. You picked a winner on the granite, it is smashing!
Bonnie