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!
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!