Hold on to your jaws people because otherwise they’ll be on the floor in a few moments. Jordan and her husband have totally flipped their kitchen for just over a thousand dollars. And the result is nothing short of spectacular. Here’s Jordan’s letter:
I’ve been obsessed with y’alls blog for a while now. I check it every day! Me and the hubs finally bought a house this spring and just like you guys, we’re in love with it. We’re full time photographers (as opposed to designers or renovators) but I could paint and decorate for days without food or drink! I just love making things over!
We transformed the kitchen on a pretty tight budget. $1,207 to be exact!
But we definitely did our best to make our money go a loooong way. Just look at the difference:
Painting the cabinets and switching out the counters made for quite a change. And the stainless steel appliances that we already had definitely popped thanks to the change. Hanging a new light fixture above the sink also really changed the feeling of the room, and the new sink adds so much personality.
Here’s a little breakdown of everything that we used:
- $20 – Paint for the cabinets (Olympic Dogwood Blossom)
- $0 – Primer for the cabinets (we already had it)
- $0 – Paint for the walls (don’t remember the name, but we had it forever)
- $20 – Beadboard for the front of the peninsula (Home Depot)
- $620 – Oak Numerar countertops (Ikea)
- $185 – Sink (Ikea)
- $98 – Faucet (Home Depot)
- $86 – Knobs (Anthropologie)
- $100 – White subway tile backspash (Home Depot)
- $78 – Light fixture over sink (Ikea)
- $0 – Stools (we already had them in another room)
- TOTAL: $1,207
I’m so excited because I finally have a finished room to send y’all. Thanks so much Sherry and John! – Jordan at landonjacob.com
Isn’t it amazing? It’s just another example of how Ikea can come to the rescue when it comes to creating affordable room transformations – that and doing the work yourself to save some serious loot. We’re totally in love with what Jordan and her husband did that we’re just about ready to invite ourselves over for breakfast. Nice work guys! And what do you people at home think? Does it have you looking at your kitchen in a whole new way? What’s your favorite part?
Nina says
Great Makeover!
Working on a kitchen makeover myself. Can’t wait for it to be finally finished.
I think the ceiling light fixture (not the one above sink) is also from Ikea. At least to me it looks like this one ;)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80095457
Simone says
Those mirrors are from Pier 1. I saw them there just a few days ago.
The kitchen is amazing so fresh and bright.
Olivia says
Kristen – you were asking about the center light fixture – it’s from Ikea, my parents have the same one. It’s 4 sets of lights that can be pointed in different directions.
Jordan – I have a similar builder’s spec kitchen and would like to repaint my cabinets – I’ve been inspired! Could you please explain your process, did you take the cabinets off and spray them? Did you do it by hand? with a brush? roller? Please post the details!
Thanks!
Amy says
wow, I am in love! That is very inspiring!
Blair says
This is just making me want to paint my kitchen cabinets that much more. Any one have any good sources for step-by-step DIY that !nly involves removing doors/drawers and not countertops, etc?
Sara says
I thought they put in a new floor, too, but when I went back to look at the old picture, I saw it was the same. You really notice it with the new kitchen. Great job!
Amy says
This looks great! It looks so light and airy now and seems like a wonderful place to cook and hang out.
Emily says
What a lovely job! I wish I had 1K to redo my kitchen. :)
beth says
What a great make over! I have a white kitchen as well and have been wanting to do counter tops just like that. I never knew how expensive they were so this is very helpful!
mike says
Love it! Especially the bead board and darker color above the cabinets. Very classy and classic!!
Mallory @ R. Simple Life says
This is amazing! I love it & I’m so stoked they did it for so cheap. I’m officially jealous.
becca says
that’s completely gorgeous! we just moved into a home that has a great kitchen, but the cabinets are just so dark. i love white cabinets.
Sarah K says
Gorgeous! Filing this one in my inspiration folder.
misty says
LOVE IT! fabulous change for very little dough. Nice Job!
Abby @ abby & her boys says
Holy WOW! This is an amazing transformation! Love it!
Alex says
Question: Is it hard to maintain wood countertops? I love the look and have thought about using it in my own home, but I’m fearful of stains. Anyone have an experience here?
Erin says
Absolutely gorgeous! I am always amazed at what a little paint can do.
Paula M. says
Great job! Kudos to the owners for envisioning, achieving this!
Again: the power of white paint to brighten a formerly dark kitchen. I love the added touch of the beadboard on the island, too. Nice graphic touch. Great idea!
I really need to refurbish my old cabinets, which the former owners painted white, thank goodness, but which need some love on the inside. What’s the best way to paint the INTERIORS of cabinets? The exteriors seem like a snap by comparison, but I’m actually talking about the “boxes” themselves. I can picture myself trying some kind of circus contortionist act trying to paint the interiors of the lowest cabinets, LOL.
The only thing that’s not to my taste in this makeover is the farmhouse sink; I know they’re hot right now and have lots of fans, but to me, they just look big and clunky. Ah, well, to each his own — variety keeps things interesting :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Paula,
We have a cabinet painting tutorial on our Projects page that you can check out (the process of painting the insides of them is the same as the outsides, just give them ample drying time). And as for reaching the back of those lower cabs, just wedge yourself in there to get every nook and cranny that you can. Good luck!
xo,
s
Cheri@IHeartOldHouses says
Holy cow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a drastic makeover on such a tiny budget! It’s like a whole different room.
- Sarah :-) says
That sink is AMAZING and who knew it’d be so inexpensive?? I’m LOVING the finished look. Now I can’t wait until our kitchen is finished!! :-)
Tiffany says
Love the wooden counter tops!!!!!
XOXO,
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OwningSingle says
That’s a terrific job. I am working on a kitchen remodel too and I hope I can do as fab a job as they did. And for that great price too!
foo says
um, this is it. This is the kitchen I’ve been wanting. And to see their breakdown makes it feel that much more doable, especially since my kitchen is much smaller.
I especially love the color going from the walls to the ceiling. that just lifts the whole room.
Amazing. Well done.
Julie says
Gorgeous! Much brighter. Although, the before picture is already 30 times better than my kitchen. :)
Jason says
I liked the cabinets before – but the white is far superior.
What are the before countertops? They look a lot like my Wilsonart HD laminate that I had put in :(
Suzie @ cupcake monkey says
Yay!! This gives me hope! I need to paint our cabinets and just need to convince my husband that it is possible!!
…off to check out the tutorial! Quick question, though…We have oak cabinets. The doors and framework (?) are solid wood, but there are two end pieces that are MDF. Can that be painted? Will the paint stick?
YoungHouseLove says
As long as you don’t beat those areas up (scraping them with bags, kicking them, etc) the same method should work for those MDF pieces. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Tiffany Morrison says
Awesome! Great inspiration for our own kitchen remodel. Thanks for sharing.
Briar Oak Wife says
That is amazing! I love the countertops, farmhouse sink and subway tile! I am taking notes…
Maria says
Looks great!!! Looks similar to my kitchen but I have granite counters…we spent a little more on granite alone =/
Thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
beautiful!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Wow! Incredible!
Suzie @ cupcake monkey says
Kicking them! Ha ha!
Thanks!!
bria says
WHAAAAAAT?!?! are you KIDDING me?!
off to prove to my husband we CAN rehab our 1964 kitchen for under a grand! (no shiny stainless steel goodies tho…more like avocado green..) thanks!!
alli says
I am wondering what type of sink that is! Is it the http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S49847479? If so, I’m only seeing it available in Canada online.
Diane says
The sink (so affordable for such style) is my favorite part. The change in color is my second.
I cannot wait for the IKEA to open near my city. They broke ground on it earlier this year, and it’s slated to be finished in late 2011 or early 2012.
I know people who have driven to other states just to visit and IKEA when doing a kitchen or bath remodel. They swore that even renting a moving truck and making an interstate trip, it still saved them so much money as to make all the bother worth it.
I’ve already got some kitchen cabinets and countertops bookmarked for when it opens. My kitchen is vintage 1967, and only has cabinets on half of the walls. I don’t want to replace the cabinets as they are incredibly sturdy and solid wood. I think I can happily live with the dated looking doors if I paint them, put on new hardware, and get new counters. And for the other half of the kitchen, I thought some free-standing IKEA cabinets would look sharp.
kscoleman says
Wow, they really need to submit to magazines. That is VERY impressive for the money spent. Well done!
Lauren says
I’m going to do a real life copy & paste here – taaaasty.
traci says
Thought I would suffer in silence until I could afford new cabinets. I may do a little painting myself to bridge the silent gap :-) Nicely done folks. I LOVE it.
Brittany says
I’m proud to be a friend of Jordan’s! When I first saw she & Landon’s redo I was completely jealous, haha! I currently rent and am not able to overhaul our kitchen, but I’m certainly inspired and motivated for when we have a home of our own. My favorite part of their kitchen is definitely the farmhouse sink–to die for!
jennifer f says
amazing! just gorgeous. My concern is for resale purposes…is it a good idea to paint over nice wood? Do people prefer the cherry cabinets and such? Or is white the new look? I am really starting to love white kitchens, but wasn’t sure whether it was a good idea or not. And..I currently have nice cherry cabinets that are fairly new…so would that put buyers off if they were painted over? What do u think of white versus wood?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Jennifer F,
You just need one buyer and it seems that around 50% of buyers prefer white while the other 50% prefer wood so either way you’ll easily attract someone who loves your home!
xo,
s
Kate says
GORGEOUS! Though I’m wondering about the pendant light fixture over the sink… did they have to wire for it? I don’t see an existing light fixture in the before picture. Our 1956 house is seriously hurting in the overhead lighting department, and there’s no money in the budget to have someone add ’em in, so I’m always on the hunt for something that can be plugged in!
Robyn says
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
I have pictures of what i want my future kitchen to look like…this is bascially it!
And you did it cheaply that is amazing! Good job!
Robyn in Chicago says
Ooo Ooo Ooo – Loooovvvvvvvvve those counter tops so much!!! Also like the backsplash and light fixture! Awesome job guys!
Sheralyn says
Beautiful!
It’s amazing how white kitchen cabinets never fail to update a space.
They truly are classic!
Great work!
heather s. says
Love the new paint color (walls and cabinets), hardware, sink and countertop but the fixture over the sink looks too big to me. I love the shape and color of it but not the size. Great job on a budget, though!
Jocelyn Stott says
I was really impressed by this. It looks lovely for such little money!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
WOW, so nice and bright! I’m probably biased though, we painted our cabinets white, too. :-) Love how inexpensively you did it all.
Melody says
Despite your warning, I think my jaw did drop! What a transformation! It looks awesome!
flush puppy says
Hey Kids! Love this kitchen! I notice the flooring didn’t need to be changed out in this one. And in looking at the cabinet painting tutorial, it looks like your own flooring was linoleum originally, then something else before it went to the final wood version? I ask because we also have 60’s linoleum that I HATE in our wee tiny galley kitchen, so while it wouldn’t require much $$ to replace, the thought of pulling the refrigerator and stove out to do it scares me. Plus I’m not 100% sure what we would replace it with. SO! Did you have to completely remove the old linoleum? Any other sage advice? I thought about just painting it for the time being. I didn’t see a post about it but I may have missed it…Thanks!
flush puppy says
Dang! Now I found it! But I don’t see mention of removing the appliances…
YoungHouseLove says
Pulling out appliances to remove/redo the floor under them is no sweat! Just use big pieces of cardboard to roll them out on (to avoid scratching the floor – if you’re keeping it, that is). We moved our fridge to the other side of the wall, pulled both of them out to clean behind them, and moved them to put vinyl tiles beneath them, and moved them again to get hardwoods all the way under everything! No problems at all! Hope it helps.
xo,
s