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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Chip & Joanna’s Farmhouse Kitchen Reno

| By John Petersik | May 29, 2013 | 136 Comments

Chip & Joanna’s Farmhouse Kitchen Reno

Something about renovating a farmhouse just sounds so idyllic to me. And Joanna’s farmhouse kitchen renovation doesn’t disappoint. She and her husband took it from closed off and dated to open and, well, check it out yourself…

Hey guys! I live in Texas and my husband and I are in the middle of renovating our 125 yr old farmhouse. We have been married for ten years, have four kids, and have lived in 9 homes. All of which we bought, lived in, and flipped. After we move into the farmhouse, I am done. I hope.

When my husband first showed me this house, I walked right out of it and said there is no way. Two weeks later we were signing papers and it was ours. I  had to get my game face on so that I wouldn’t freak out. There was so much potential especially in the kitchen area and this is where I decided to focus the most. The kitchen had a huge brick wall (you can’t see it in the before pic) and it just felt so dark and dated. 

Magnolia Before

We decided to take the brick wall down to counter top height so the kitchen would be open to the rest of the house. I wanted a clean palette in the kitchen because when life gets crazy with four kiddos, it seems to all happen in the kitchen. My kitchen tends be the pit stop for school bags, paperwork, mother’s day out crafts, etc… I wanted the space to feel clean even when things started piling up. Brazilian black granite and white subway tile is as clean and simple as it gets.

Magnolia After

We lightened the space up by painting the existing cabinets and brick white. We also added glass to the cabinets that framed out the sink and we replaced the window above the sink. My big affordable farm sink came from Ikea. I chose an affordable, durable laminate floor- clean up is so easy with these!

Magnolia Island Detail

I went to a used restaurant supply place and found a stainless steel island with wheels, got it for a bargain!

Magnolia Island Upclose

This house ended up being perfect for the six of us. I am glad my husband had the guts and vision to get past the obvious!  – Joanna

Magnolia Hallawy

If you want to see more from Joanna and her husband Chip, here’s her blog. And in the favorite-part arena, I could stare at the awesome sloped beams for at least an hour. And Sherry loves the big window over the sink and the contrast of the dark window treatment, stools, and counter with all that white.

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Comments

  1. Stef says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Holy house! This place is GORGEOUS

    Reply
  2. Jasmine says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    My mouth literally DROPPED at the after pictures. Standing ovation on a job amazingly well done!

    Reply
  3. Jessica M says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Love that! Oh man, I want to fix up my kitchen just like that SO BAD!!! We bought a brand new house in July of last year and still haven’t touched the kitchen. I’m dying for farmhouse touches and love the look of the subway tile. Seriously, everything about this kitchen is on my wishlist (and totally do-able in our new kitchen)! The husband is my problem – ha! He likes the style but doesn’t have the ability to “picture this…” when I give him ideas for our blank slate of a kitchen. Love your blog so much – even the reader redesigns give me goosebumps. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Andrea says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    HOLY MOLY, talk about VISION!!!! This is insanely beautiful. Brave, brave people :)

    Reply
  5. Corrie @ Little House On The Update says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    I cannot get over how amazing that space is! This is making me REALLY hate my kitchen. Lol.

    Reply
  6. HJM says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Do they have a microwave? If so where is it? I ‘m thinking of ditching our microwave for the same type of vent they have but I’m looking for inspiration on a place to hide one. I’d like to ditch the microwave all together, really but my husband uses it.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      Hope she drops in with that info!

      xo
      s

    • TheMagnoliaMom says

      May 29, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      Hi HJM- we hid the microwave in the pantry! We dont use it as much so it seemed fitting to hide

    • Amy B says

      May 29, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      I am not her, but when we moved into our house built in the 60’s we noticed that in one cabinet there was an outlet inside. It was added to put the microwave inside the cabinet (resides over the oven). We don’t use it every day, but do not want to lose it completely yet. This has been a great option for us.

  7. katie | deranchification says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    What an amazing kitchen! And those wood beams in the entry

    Reply
  8. Connie says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Thanks for showcasing this kitchen! I love the sink & the floor. I’m really wanting to put in that sink when we (eventually) get around to re-doing our kitchen.

    Reply
  9. heather says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Gorgeous.

    Reply
  10. Maureen @ The Parkland Project says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Simply inspiring! I would love to see photos of the other houses you did!

    Reply
    • N Shirley says

      May 30, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Me too! I just love this re-design!

  11. Julie says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Wow! What a transformation and inspiration!

    Reply
  12. Soiledrotten says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Died and went to kitchen heaven

    Reply
  13. ali thompson says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    this is unreal. i love the brick island! amazing spot. well done!!

    Reply
  14. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Oh my gosh! Simply breath taking!

    Reply
  15. Chernee says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Thanks for posting their kitchen. That is just beautiful. I love all their ideas and the space that they have and how open their floor plan it!

    Reply
  16. Kevin says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Floors are awesome, can I ask the manufacturer and finish? I just saw a link on her blog to a flooring store in TX.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Aren’t they cool? We’d love to know too!

      xo
      s

    • Lianne says

      May 29, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      I would also like to know!

    • Julia says

      May 30, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      I want to know too!! We are getting ready to redo the floors in our basement and want to use laminate… and this is the perfect look for what we want. I hope she shares the details :)

  17. Vanessa says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    This is such a nice and open kitchen. It’s so simple and yet so beautiful. Love it!

    Reply
  18. EM says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Do you know what the manufacture/type of “wood” the floors were? And where you got them. I absolutely love them

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Hope she stops in with that info for ya EM!

      xo
      s

  19. Tara says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Wow, I am in love with their choice of hardwood! I think that’s what really pulled the place together.

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Ohh! Beautiful kitchen! I’ve seen them before, they have a show on HGTV.

    Reply
  21. Kelly S. says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    GORGEOUS! I went to their blog/website to see more photographs, but wasn’t able to find their kitchen redo on there yet. I hope to see more soon. :)

    Reply
  22. Kristin says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Wow! The kitchen is stunning! Going to check out their blog right now!

    Reply
  23. Daisy says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Wow, beautiful! What kind of laminate did you use?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      Hope she shares when she gets a second, Daisy :)

      xo
      s

  24. Frida says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    It looks beautiful…something along those lines – dark floors, white cabinets or even a two toned look, glas and a bit of metal to keep it from being too traditional – would also look great in your new kitchen, I think. Very excited for those upcoming posts!

    Reply
  25. Amber says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I am looking at a 70’s house that needs a lot of work. One thing is the kitchen. This is beautiful. Could you tell me how much it cost you to do this? It is pretty similar to what I would want to do.

    Thank you,
    Amber

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      Hope she drops in with info for you Amber!

      xo
      s

    • magnolia mom says

      May 29, 2013 at 5:46 pm

      Hi Amber, It was about 20,000 in the kitchen area. THanks!

  26. Taylor Carl says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Wow! What a change they’ve made. That kitchen looks gorgeous. It’s incredible how much of a change you can make just by painting the cabinets. I love the stainless steel island they incorporated. The wooden beams look great in that space. I’d love to see the rest of the house!

    Reply
  27. Megan says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    GORGEOUS!! I think I love everything about it. The exposed brick is such a nice touch.

    Reply
  28. Meghann says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I was catching up on Design Mom and this family has a pilot airing on HGTV, called Fixer Upper! http://www.designmom.com/2013/05/from-home-tour-to-hgtv/ I wish I had cable, so that I could watch it, but how exciting for their family.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      SO COOL!

      xo
      s

    • Jas says

      May 29, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      I saw the pilot the other day and loved it! I really hope there’s more!

  29. Jessica says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Wow, that’s a fabulous redesign! I love it and want it, too!

    Reply
  30. Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Definitely my favorite kitchen reno you’ve ever featured! I love, love, love the clean and simple white and black! So classy and timeless!

    Reply
  31. Whitney Dupuis says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Whoa! Talk about my dream kitchen!!!

    Reply
  32. Nicole says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    LOVE IT! Definitely one of my favorite redesigns ever. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  33. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Wow! This kitchen is beautiful. I don’t think there is one thing that I don’t like. I love all the white contrasting with the dark, the huge open space, the industrial island… everything. They did an awesome job!

    Reply
  34. Kelli says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Those floors are LAMINATE?! I’ve never seen any so beautiful. I need to find out the details on that. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  35. Cherri says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Oh my gosh – I just saw Joanna and Chip for the first time last week on an HGTV show. I was so hoping they would air more of this amazing couple. There show was so interesting and inspiring and I wanted to find out more about them. How cool is it that you showcased them today? Thanks.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      So funny! Here’s hoping their show continues! We’d love to check it out!

      xo
      s

  36. Alli S says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Love, Love, LOVE!!

    Reply
  37. youandmeandwalliemakethree.com says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Wow. Stunning renovation and beautiful website. I wish she had something on her site about work-life balance. With 4 little ones, a thriving career, and an impeccably clean house, I imagine she’s got some great tips (did I miss them on there?!) Joanna, please do share!

    Reply
  38. Megan @ Monroe Makeshift says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Love the rolling cart! Really makes the design more functional!

    Reply
  39. Lauren says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Wow… just wow.

    Reply
  40. Rachel says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I saw their show on HGTV a few days ago! I’m so proud of my Texan-ness. I didn’t catch where they were from but based on the accents of their clients, I figured TX! (The Texan accent is rarely portrayed correctly in movies and TV, it’s much more subtle.)

    Reply
  41. K says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Amazing! Love that they re-used the cabinets. The brick island is gorgeous.

    Reply
  42. TheMagnoliaMom says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Hey Guys! John and Sherry, thanks so much for sharing my reno. I love how you guys inspire so many to make their house a home. So many kind comments I don’t even know what to do with myself! HJM you asked about a microwave… I hid it in the pantry:)

    and as far as the flooring goes, it is an inexpensive laminate floor! I always thought I was an authentic hardwood floor kinda gal but not after these. Never had floors that were easier to clean. I will definitely use these again in my next house. The floors are a Shaw floor and the color is Mont Blanc.

    thks so much!

    Joanna

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    • Anticookiecutter says

      May 29, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Joanna, Isn’t this the kitchen in a previous house you were going to flip? – This isn’t the kitchen from your 125 year old farmhouse you’re renovating and writing about on your blog right? I love your blog and will be following the progress of your farmhouse.

    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      Yes, we think the kitchen is actually from a previous home and she hasn’t moved into the farm house yet :)

      xo
      s

  43. Emily says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Lé drool! Looks so high end, yet they encorporated great budget pieces.

    Reply
  44. christina @ homemade ocean says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I CAN’T BELIEVE that is laminate!!! Seriously, looks amazing :)

    Oh how I pine after large and in charge kitchens

    Reply
  45. Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Oh I just drool over flipped farmhouses. It’s kind of my dream. What a great makeover in a pretty affordable way! I love the beams too. I also love that she used what she had and it looks amazing!

    Reply
  46. Amy says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I find it interesting that they used the photos from another house and said it was their farmhouse. If you read her blog…these photos are from a different house…not the 1900’s farmhouse they are currently working on.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Wait this isn’t their house? We really thought it was! Maybe she has since moved in there? Anyone know?

      xo
      s

    • Barbara says

      May 29, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      I didn’t see anything on her blog that indicates those aren’t her before pictures. If you scroll down to the bottom of this page: http://themagnoliamom.com/pages/joannas-home you can see the befores and it looks like the same space to me!

    • Shelly says

      May 29, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Looks from the blog like this kitchen is from their current/previous house, not the farmhouse that they currently are renovating and haven’t moved into yet, and that her email is just a little confusing on this point.

    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      Gotcha!

      xo
      s

    • Michelle says

      May 29, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      From what I can gather from their website, it seems this isn’t the farmhouse but is “The Carriage Square Casa” http://themagnoliamom.com/pages/joannas-home

      It appears they aren’t moved in to the farm house yet.

      I just watched them on HGTV last week, too! Excellent show!!

    • YoungHouseLove says

      May 29, 2013 at 5:21 pm

      Oh man, so sad we missed the show! It sounds awesome!

      xo
      s

  47. Giulia says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I had seen her house on Design Mom last year, but I don’t believe they showed the kitchen…maybe she was in the middle of getting things finished. Great to see it here – some amazing work!

    Reply
  48. Patty @ Home and Lifestyle Design says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Wow! Your farmhouse looks amazing. Love that sink, I didn’t know ikea carried those sinks. Also loved the window above the sink, the island, the floors and the glass cabinets. Those beams look incredible. Thanks, Patty

    Reply
  49. Lauren says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    This is such a coincidence… I just watched their show on HGTV last weekend. I am hooked!

    Reply
  50. Joelle says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Favorite part is BY FAR the mini kids dining table! Look at that thing…my kids would go nuts for that. Whole thing looks amazing.

    Reply
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