It’s official, I’m ecstatic! The kitchen is officially done. Well, with the exception of some touch up painting and adding the outlet covers, it is DONE. I could not be happier with how this kitchen has come together.
Dad and I spent 3 days last week getting the subway tile backsplash up on the walls and it really came together very well. First day, we added Bondera tilemat and used this new product for the backsplash. I’ll do a complete tutorial on how we did the tile for you in a bit, but for now enjoy my beautiful subway tile backsplash.
Sigh….I love it!
We have a bit more cleaning to do and then the big move will happen on the 20th.
My sweet awesome mama came over and helped me get the upstairs clean. She brought her shop vac and she is a force to be reckoned with, with that shop vac wand in her hand. She can clean like nobody’s business and got all the floors and baseboards vacuumed and cleaned the bathrooms. So thankful for her.
There’s a sneak peek of a gingham paint treatment I’ve done in my master bedroom, so stay tuned for that too. Yep, I’ve been a busy girl lately.
The bathtubs came out nice and clean and now I can actually get in there.
She got my countertop all clean too, looks SO much better.
Outside the back door, this cute little fixture went up. It’s from Lowes, by the way!   My electrician came out this week and we got everything completed, yippee. Both garage doors are working fine and I have remotes for both. Thankful I didn’t have to replace them both, but just had to buy remotes.
So are you ready to see that kitchen tile????
I’m so, so, so happy with it. My vision came to life and this wall of subway tile is now ready to hang my rustic shelves. I can’t wait to get those up, this week hopefully, before move in day next Saturday. This was a 3 day project and I finished it just in time before leaving for NC.
I used a medium gray grout, called Silver from Lowes. Again, I’ll do a complete tutorial on how we did the backsplash and it’s very detailed. Dad and I worked hard on it and I’m so pleased with how it came out. He cut most of the tile and I set most of them and grouted.
Love!
Sigh….it’s so gorgeous!
Sink side, I still have to paint the window and above it. I might add a couple rows of tile above, I thought about it and didn’t do it while we were tiling, but I need to see if 2 rows will fit above without having to cut them. It’s such a small space. Got to add outlet covers too. Details, details!
Love my sink and faucet.
It’s going to be so nice to get in this kitchen and use it.
We had a final living room lunch with the work crew and now it will be count-down til October 20th, move-in day. I am so, so grateful for my sweet parents. I couldn’t have done all of this without them. They are my support system and I love them dearly. Took this pic by putting it on a timer.
I’ll be back with lots more later. I’m still up in NC at the Southern Bloggers’ Conference, no doubt having a great time!
It’s absolutely beautiful! I love it & I am so very happy for you. :o)
It is STUNNING! Love the choices you’ve made. It’s envious to me! When I’m able to upgrade from my builders grade kitchen these will be my choices. Love it!
So beautiful Rhoda.. not just the amazing job you all did, but the testimony of love shared in your family… so truly heartwarming! Your writing eminates it as well. Thanks so much for such a detailed post!
Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope at yahoo dot com
Love the new subway tile, Rhoda … it looks fabulous and your rustic shelves will be the perfect compliment, too! And, I agree, you have such amazing parents! Congrats on your upcoming move, too! It was great to meet you at the conference. *Becca*
Just Beautiful!!!
Rhoda, I have been following your renovation from the beginning and also following and reading your blog even longer!!! I am just so thrilled for you and how lucky you are to have your sweet parents on this journey with you!! I love all the memories you have captured along the way!! Those will be memories not to be forgotten that’s for sure!! Can’t wait for the big move in day reveal!! Congratulations to you!!
Looks great Rhoda! Congrats on setting your move-in date!!!
The subway tiled wall looks amazing, Rhoda. I am also LOVING your cabinet hardware. (Not sure if I missed a post about those along the way?) Anyway, the drawer pulls look fab against the white. I am also looking forward to seeing how great your rustic shelves will look against the subway tile! Such lovely contrasts in this space! ~Kerri, A Pop of Pretty
HI, Kerri, all the hardware is from Ikea. I love it too!
Rhoda, I love the subway tile. We chose that for our kitchen remodel too, and I can’t wait to install it. Looks great 🙂 xo Kristin
Love Love Love your kitchen! My fave thing are those drawer pulls. Looks amazing all around, though.
Since I am a native NYer, I will probably not be using subway tile in my next kitchen ( we are up for sale-anyone want to live in a small town in Oregon about an hour from Bend? Inquire within!) but if I did it would be with colored grout for sure.
You must be so excited to get moved in!
Look great Rhoda! I love how you did the entire wall. Can’t wait to see it all decked out with accessories and pretty decor 🙂
I love the subway tile with the gray grout (and your cabs), Rhoda!
Rhoda – You did an amazing job on your tile!! What a wonderful crew you have to work with!!
Judy
Love it all but my favorite part is the picture of you with your parents. There is nothing in the world that can compare to that. Thanks for sharing such a sweet moment.
So pretty….I am so happy for you. I just can’t wait for you to move in and decorate!!!!!
I’ve gotten where I hang on every word of your remodel updates. Watching what you’ve accomplished is so inspiring! Can’t wait to see how you decorate the new house something tells me your style will reflect all the changes in your life. Love the clean look of the kitchen and can’t wait to see the gingham wall treatment!
Have a great week.
Lucinda
How fantastic is this! The subway tile looks beautiful Rhoda. I really adore that picture of you and you and your Parents. Y’all are so lucky to have each other. They amaze me at all they can do:) Obvious where you got it from. Hope the conference was a blast. Well, I know it was, just wish I were there too!~
oh my gosh, me to on loving it! I have been wanting to do this since forever for my back splashes on my cabinets. We did our house back in the late 80’s and I just painted back there. I have been trying to decide what color I want them to be for I know 2 years now. In fact we even bought a ceramic tile cutter to. It’s still in the box unopened! Hubby was trying to sell it to someone awhile back since we haven’t used it yet and I was like WHOA buddy I want my tile cutter and am not done with it yet. lol My cabinet tops is just old beige-ish laminate counters and I hate the things. They actually have a yellow look to them. Anyway I love the glass tiles but they’re soooooo expensive. Have plans ONE DAY to redo the counter tops and have that in mind so that’s WHY I can’t decide on what color etc. But these you did would match any color I decided on and I really like the way yours turned out. I had talked to the guy that did my cube cabinets in my sewing room awhile back about the tile back splash and he told me to choose 4″ tiles and that way I wouldn’t have to do any cutting around my plug ins. Was going to keep that in mind but still am afraid I’d have to cut them because my plans is to take that ugly old board off the back of my cabinets on the wall that they put in there with the counter tops. Didn’t like that from day one! That way my tiles on the wall will go all the way down to the counter tops like yours does.
I know you are getting more excited by the minute and wont be able to sleep a wink the 19th. lol What I can’t wait for is to see how you decorate it all. 🙂 Looking awesome Rhoda!
love love love it!!! Good taste in the sink and faucet 😉 have a great week Rhoda!
The whole house is looking beautiful. I love the kitchen! Can’t wait to see after you have it dressed. Your parent are amazing. Truly a God send. Have fun at the conference. I think most of your followers, including me, are so excited for you to move into your home. Blessings Paula