A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. A central island with two stools features a fruit bowl. A skylight brightens the space, and a dining room is visible in the background.
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Kitchen Makeover – The Reveal

ByLisa
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It’s week 7 of the One Room Challenge and we are finally done with my mom’s kitchen!!! Did you catch week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, week 5, and week 6? Make sure to catch up so you can see how far we have come! I am not going to do a lot of talking here because I know you came for the pictures 🙂 I will include links at the bottom for all the items we used if available or similar versions. So here we go. A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. A central island with two stools features a fruit bowl. A skylight brightens the space, and a dining room is visible in the background.Please note, this post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please refer to my policies.
A black silhouette of a wolf howling at the moon, standing on a rocky cliff against a white background.

To refresh your memory, this is what we started out with.A bright kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. The floor is tiled, and natural light comes through a skylight. A sink with a faucet is set in the countertop.

First, we painted all the cabinets and the walls.A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. A central island with two stools features a fruit bowl. A skylight brightens the space, and a dining room is visible in the background.

We also changed out all the hardware to a modern nickel pull.Close-up of white kitchen cabinet doors with long, silver vertical handles. The cabinets have a smooth, modern design.

Then we added a kitchen island with bar stools.A modern kitchen with a granite countertop island featuring two upholstered stools underneath. On the counter is a decorative bowl with colorful fruit. The background shows a stainless steel dishwasher and a sink with a marble backsplash.

We also addressed the skylight tragedy and poor lightingModern kitchen with a rectangular metal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The chandelier has six candle-like light bulbs. White cabinets and a granite countertop are in the background, with a small framed artwork on the wall. A modern rectangular chandelier with five bulbs hangs from the ceiling against a background of a kitchen with a skylight. White cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator are visible below.

The dutch door got a makeover with fresh paint and new hardware.Modern kitchen with a sleek design featuring a dark door, white cabinets, a granite countertop with succulents, and a centerpiece of decorative fruits. A silver light fixture hangs above the island, and a framed picture is on the wall.

We hung open shelving on the blank wall behind the dutch door and added some new accessories. Two black shelves on a wall. The top shelf holds a copper colander, a small plant, and a framed photo. The bottom shelf displays a framed "Coffee" sign, a hexagonal marble piece, a French press, and a small bowl with a spoon.

And we had some fun with DIY art. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you will receive your very own free coffee printable!A framed sign reading "Coffee Made From Magic Beans" sits on a shelf. Next to it is a marble hexagon board and a metal mortar and pestle. A decorative shadow box filled with coffee beans and a sign that reads "In Case of Emergency Break Glass" hangs on a wall.Then came some simple accessories.A copper colander with handles sits on a dark wooden shelf next to a small potted plant with long, green leaves and a label reading "CHIVES. A silver platter holds fresh vegetables, including a yellow onion, a red onion, two avocados, and broccoli florets. The platter has an intricate engraved design and is set on a dark countertop. A kitchen counter with a copper container holding wooden and metal utensils. Two glass bottles with colorful oils stand in a black metal holder against a speckled granite countertop. An oven is partially visible on the left. A two-tiered copper fruit basket on a granite countertop, filled with bright vegetables including broccoli, artichoke, bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and limes. Three small potted succulents are evenly spaced on a speckled granite countertop. The pots are light-colored with a minimalist design, and the succulents have soft green leaves, creating a simple and calming display.

And we did it all for just $1500! Can you believe that!? Modern kitchen with white cabinets and a central island featuring a polished brown countertop. A stainless steel refrigerator is on the right, and a black door leads outside. A bowl of colorful vegetables sits on the island. A copper plate on a kitchen counter holds fresh produce, including an onion, broccoli, an avocado, and a red onion.

Even my mom’s dogs got an upgrade to their dining with these raised dog bowls I found at HomeGoods.

A steel trash can stands against a gray wall next to a black door. To the left, a wooden stand holds three metal pet bowls on a tiled floor. A modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, oven, and microwave. A brown countertop island holds a fruit bowl with onions and an avocado. White cabinets and granite countertops complete the design. A hammered copper container holds various kitchen utensils, including wooden spoons, spatulas, a whisk, and a metal potato masher, on a granite countertop. A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. There's a fruit bowl on the island featuring avocados and an onion. Bright flowers are displayed near the window, adding a colorful touch. A wall-mounted shadow box filled with coffee beans displays a sign that reads, "In Case of Emergency, Break Glass." The box is above a kitchen sink with a stainless steel faucet. A copper wire basket holds fresh vegetables: a green bell pepper, a red tomato, a yellow squash, a broccoli floret, and an artichoke. The background is softly blurred.A kitchen countertop with three small potted succulents, a jar with a black label, and a coffee maker. White cabinets are above the granite countertop. A black-framed glass door is on the left. A small kitchen corner with two wooden shelves. The shelves hold a plant, a framed photo, and coffee accessories. Below, there are metal pet bowls on a wooden stand and a stainless steel trash can. The wall is painted beige.Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and oven. A dark island with a bowl of fruit is centered under a skylight. Dining room visible in the background. Coffee maker and toaster on the countertop. A modern rectangular metal pendant light fixture with six exposed bulb sockets hangs from the ceiling. The fixture has a sleek, silver finish and is set against a white and gray ceiling backdrop. A copper wire basket holds a variety of fresh vegetables, including a large artichoke, a green bell pepper, a ripe tomato, a cucumber, and broccoli, showcased on a kitchen countertop. Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite island. A rectangular light fixture hangs above the island, which holds a bowl of assorted fruits. Beige tiled floor and a fruit bowl near the window complete the scene. Modern kitchen with dark island and two cushioned stools, overhead lighting featuring hanging spoons, granite countertops, white cabinets, a skylight, and a black door. Stainless steel refrigerator and a coffee maker visible in the background.A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. A central island with two stools features a fruit bowl. A skylight brightens the space, and a dining room is visible in the background. Shop the look.

Island Light Fixture | Bar Stools | Coffee Maker | Potted Succulents | Dog Treat Jar | Chalkboard Sticker | Chalk Marker | Outlet Covers | Light Switch Covers | Brushed Nickle Door Knob | Dutch Door Latch | Cabinet Hardware | Open Shelving | Black Matted Frames | Coffee Roaster Print | Coffee Printable | Photo Paper | Copper Colander | Pestle & Mortar | French Press | Octagon Marble Serving Board | Potted Chives | SimpleHuman Trash Can | Dog Bowls | Copper Utensil Holder | Decorative Vinegar Bottle | Barrel Stave Cutting Board | Shadow Box | Coffee Beans | Tiered Copper Basket | Copper Display Plate

Thank you so much for joining me on my very first One Room Challenge! Thankfully, I  made it out in one piece and am already scheming for the Spring One Room Challenge 🙂  A huge thanks goes out to Linda at Calling it Home and House Beautiful who put on this awesome event! Don’t forget to check out all the other room reveals! They truly are AMAZING! Be prepared to be inspired!Collage of a kitchen makeover featuring modern gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island. Includes decor details like plants, coffee signage, and a cozy dining area. Caption reads: "Kitchen Makeover on a Real Person Budget.

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16 Comments

  1. I am totally impressed by your reveal. The amazing piece, to me, is the hanging light. Whenever I see a skylight, I cringe ! I feel that it is just a big hole in the ceiling. Besides that, skylights age so poorly. Building a faux beam was a perfect way to disguise “ the hole”. They light you chose takes the focus off “the hole”. Congratulations!

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    1. Thank you so much Lynn! This particular skylight definitely has a very large tunnel making it awkward to say the least. But I am very thankful for the natural light 🙂

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  5. I love your island! I’m a bit biased because my kitchen has similar color palettes as yours! Just beautiful Lisa! Congrats and Cheers to us for another room done!

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    1. Thank you so much Vel! This was my first ORC and I was experimenting on my mom’s kitchen, so I am just glad things went relatively smoothly! Your master turned out incredible as well!

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    1. Thank you Stacy! Yes, my mom does like it 🙂 So much so she is trying to get me to start the next project now! Haha!

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  7. What a stunning makeover! I love all the coffee touches you sprinkled throughout the room – spoke to this coffee lover’s heart! And the hints of copper are perfection!

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    1. Thank you so much Michaela! I am so glad we went with this light fixture because it really did make such a big difference! And all the veggies were put to good use after all the pictures were taken 🙂

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