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!
oh ALSO your dear parents! Man they just kill me at the energy they have. I just hope I have half their energy when I get their age. They are some awesome folks that’s for sure! Two precious people and I love how they are helping you and I just knew your sweet Mom was going to get everything clean for you while you and your Dad get the other things done. She’s a merry Martha! 😉
Beautiful!! And I’m eagerly waiting for the Bondera/tile tutorial. I think I’ll be using it. That pic with your mom and dad: print it out professional and frame it! I will always be grateful to have come from a DIY kind of family.
Wow, great job. Your kitchen is beautiful. You and your parents are such hard workers !
Hey Rhoda,
Your kitchen is beautiful! I am over the moon for you to move in and carry on with your new beginning with many more Blessings sure to come your way!
Best Wishes,
Phyllis
Wow, this is amazing! Everything looks great! I can only imagine your feelings right now! All your hard work has paid off! What special parents!
It looks beautiful! I hope to add subway tile to my kitchen in the near future!
Rhoda,
Congratulations on your beautiful tile work! You and your Daddy did a wonderful job! You have such a sweet Momma and Daddy and I can tell they love their baby girl! 🙂 Love following your progress on your new home and I’m praying all goes well during the “big move”!
Blessings,
Cindy
Your house looks wonderful and inviting! Can’t wait to see the whole finished product!
Looks lovely! can’t wait for the subway tile backsplash tutorial. I need backsplash ideas desperatly.
Rhonda, your home looks awesome , I love the subway tile. You all did great.
What a transformation! You and your parents do beautiful work. I love all the praise you give your folks, and I’m sure they appreciate it. The kitchen is lovely already and I’m sure it’s only going to get prettier as you add all your special touches.
Love that tile, Rhoda! Had to laugh about your mama + the shop vac….can only imagine! Soooo excited for your move in! What an accomplishment.
Oh Rhoda! The kitchen is gorgeous, love that tile!!!! Can’t wait to see more of the gingham paint treatent, from what I see, I love it. KNOW you are having fun at the conference. Your parents are AMAZING, and wonderful. What a blessing. XO, pinky
Your home is coming together so beautifully…I’ve been following your posts every day for almost a year and think your mom and dad’s hard work, their devotion and sense of dedication to you is so amazing that I’m touched.
And, btw, I love your sense of style. YOU are an inspiration!
wow!! bet you are so excited for the big move in:) it looks great! how blessed are you to have your sweet mom & dad to help you turn your new house into a home…and filled w/great memories of them wherever you look.
kinda of off the subject, but i was noticing the extra skinny cabinet to the right above your sink & was curious of its purpose?
sheila b
HI, Sheila, I did show that cabinet in a previous post, it is a small spice cabinet that I had built in by my cabinet installer. Awesome!
thanks! guess i missed that post lol. that will be awesome!
How VERY exciting for you, I am grinning from ear to ear as I look at the pictures!!! Happy move in week! And your parents are SUCH a sweet blessing to you, they are AWESOME!! You deserve this sooo very much! God is GREAT!! Rachel B
Rhoda, Your kitchen is stunning….I know you will be thrilled to move in;I’m sooo happy for you….I know it has been so much hard work, but you can honestly say, that you and your parents have the biggest and hardest parts…God Bless You….can’t wait to see everything with all your beautiful “stuff” in there….Take Care….
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Tile looks awesome, yes, to tile above the kitchen sink/window would give it that added quality touch…your folks are phenomenal, I have followed each one of your blogs and am amazed…cant wait for the step to step decorating…move day, remember bend with your knees. Love & Blessings, Lady Delores.
Love the tile, so happy for you.
I love the subway tile, It looks amazing with the granite counter top. I thought you had professional do it. You and your Dad can go into the tile business. It looks really good!. Good to see your Mom and Dad, they are the best work crew ever. Your Mom has it right, if you want it all clean .You bring in the shop vac.