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!
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!!!!
Have a good one, sista!
😉 Andi
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.