Hello, hello! I’ll save the chit chat and dive right in today. It’s been over a year since I shared my Kitchen Inspiration Post and started updating our small, builders grade kitchen. After a lot of hard work and late nights I’m so excited to finally share with all of you my 100% DIY Small Kitchen Remodel with a Modern Farmhouse Style.
Before we begin, just a few quick notes. I’m not going to narrate too much today (ok maybe just a little), instead I’ll just let you enjoy the pics. Keep scrolling for a complete shopping guide and before and after pics. I’ll also be sharing tons of tutorials in the next few weeks and I’ll include links to them below as they are posted. Ok now let’s not waste any more time…
Small Kitchen Remodel – DIY Concrete Countertops
I absolutely love how our DIY concrete countertops turned out. They gave this kitchen the industrial chic look I wanted and they only cost me about $200 for the entire kitchen! Adding the stained wood window sill also made a huge impact for a small price.
One of my biggest debates during the remodel process was the subway tile backsplash (Imperial Bianco by The Tile Shop). I couldn’t decide if I wanted to do the entire all or just an 18″ backsplash. I went back and forth more times that I want to admit and I’m so glad I went with the entire wall. I absolutely love it and it really completed the look for the kitchen.
Small Kitchen Remodel – DIY Shelves
I loved how my DIY Bathroom Shelves turned out so I decided to do them again in the kitchen.
Small Kitchen Remodel – Faux Wood Tile
The flooring was by far the biggest transformation. Going from vinyl flooring that was starting to rip up to this gorgeous Faux Wood Tile from The Tile Shop made such a huge difference.
Small Kitchen Remodel – Maximizing Space
Remodeling this kitchen was the first priority but maximizing space was a close second. Our kitchen is really tiny and without a lot of storage so I tried to use every ounce of space including the ends of the cabinets.
Small Kitchen Remodel – Counter Depth Refrigerators
Did you know they make counter depth refrigerators? This was my first time remodeling a kitchen and learning about appliances and I was so happy to find that they make fridges that match the line of the cabinets. They are harder to find but I’m glad I was patient in my search because our new fridge gave me an extra 3″ and that is A LOT for my tiny kitchen.
Small Kitchen Remodel – Gotta Have the Chalkboard
I love having a chalkboard wall in the kitchen. Miss E loves drawing on it while I make dinner. When I came across the vintage sign in the Silhouette Store I thought it was perfect for this space. It’s a good reminder for me to document all those little drawings and special moments with my kids and remember this crazy time in life.
Before and Afters
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Flooring: Faux Walnut Wood Tile from The Tile Shop
Backsplash: Imperial Bianco Matte Subway 8 X4 Tile from The Tile Shop
Stool: Ella Meno Pea
Faucet: Moen Kiran Faucet
Wall Color: Travertine by Eddie Bauer
Cabinet Color: Dove White by Valspar
Rug: Zen Nantucket Striped Rug by Super Area Rugs
Open Pendant Light: Industrial Rewind
Wooden Crates with DIY Stencils: Fred Meyer (Kroger Store)
Mail Organizer: Target
Accessory Organizer: IKEA
Knobs and Pulls: Lowes
Subway Art: Lowes
Tea Towels: Montgomery Street Designs
Graphic in Frame: The Graphics Fairy
Basket and Bud Vases: World Market
Paper Towel Holder: Tutorial Here
*Disclosure: Some of the products and accessories used in this space were given to me to review. All opinions are 100% my own. Affiliates links are also found in this post.
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About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
cassie says
June 9, 2014 at 2:43 amwhat a difference! it looks amazing, taryn! so happy for you! and i looooove those countertops- i want to do that in our bathroom!
Suzanne says
June 9, 2014 at 3:56 amHi Taryn,
Your transformed kitchen turned out fabulous. Love the counters, the tile, the paint colors – all of it! You did an amazing job.
Enjoy!
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
laura@top this top that says
June 9, 2014 at 4:40 amlooks absolutely beautiful. all that hard work certainly paid off. congrats on a job well done!
Ashley @ cherished bliss says
June 9, 2014 at 5:20 amAbsolutely beautiful!! Every detail is just perfect! Now sit back and relax cause that was hard work! :) but so worth the wait!
Bethany says
June 9, 2014 at 5:23 amIt turned out so lovely! Great job! How did you attach the shelves over the tile? Did you drill through the tile?
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
June 9, 2014 at 6:44 amAbsolutely amazing, Taryn! Love every little details! !??Pinning!
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
June 9, 2014 at 6:49 amI absolutely love it! Your counters turned out beautiful. I love the white cabinets as well.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
June 9, 2014 at 6:52 amAwesome before and afters. Love seeing them! Gorgeous kitchen.
Gina says
June 9, 2014 at 7:08 amOhhhhh- it’s so “you” now. LOVE it Taryn!!!!
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:17 pmThanks Gina!
Shelbi says
June 9, 2014 at 8:35 amI love love love your remodel! Can I ask what you used for your DIY concrete countertops?? They look fabulous!
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:16 pmHi Shelbi! I used Masonry Concrete and sealed and waxed it. I’ll have a tutorial up within the next week :)
Breanna says
June 9, 2014 at 9:02 amIt turned out awesome!! Such a great DIY :) I think my favorite part is those floors, I love the color!
Chelsea says
June 9, 2014 at 9:24 amohhhhh my word, T! It turned out AMAZING!! I’m obsessed with the concrete counters – and only $200??!!! Winning! I love that you did the whole wall in subway tile – it’s perfect. Awesome, awesome job friend!!
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:15 pmThank you so much Chels! I appreciate it :)
Tammy @ the colored door says
June 9, 2014 at 9:39 amYour kitchen looks amazing, what a great job! I have been enjoying your sneak peaks on Instagram so it is great to see the finished product. I am sure you are enjoying your new space!
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:15 pmThank you! YES it feels SO good to have it all done. It’s amazing to actually see the before and after pics. I hadn’t looked at the before pics until I put the post together. It’s a great feeling :)
Sarah @ An Inviting Home says
June 9, 2014 at 10:34 amIt looks great Taryn!
~Sarah
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:14 pmThank you!
Liz Fourez says
June 9, 2014 at 12:38 pmTARYN!! Can I move in with you?? This is a beautiful kitchen, and I love every last detail. The countertops, light fixture, tile… I love it all! You are one amazing DIY’er, my friend!
xoxo Liz
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:13 pmThanks friend! Oh boy, just think of all the trouble we would get into if we lived together, we would be DIYing everything… but it would be SO much fun! :)
rebecca lopez says
June 9, 2014 at 1:04 pmGirl!!! I LOVE it ALL! Great job! Seriously I’m feeling inspired. I need to do those countertops, did you paint your walls light gray? I’m worried about doing the natural concrete color with the gray walls, but if you have gray walls it’s totally working and giving me hope!
Taryn says
June 9, 2014 at 4:12 pmTHANK YOU!!!! Yes, the walls are gray. It’s a super light gray color. I ALMOST painted them white but I’m glad I didn’t because I actually really love everything together.
Lolly Jane says
June 9, 2014 at 4:58 pmFantastic Taryn! Love it all. The tile is gorgeous and adore your styling!! XO
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
June 9, 2014 at 6:19 pmI am in LOVE with the concrete counter tops and I also LOVE the light! Oh, I just love it ALL, even the back splash. Wow, you are amazing and have every right to be SO proud of this new kitchen space!
Val @ Home Made Modern says
June 9, 2014 at 7:55 pmSimply awesome. Thanks so much for sharing this great makeover!
Deb says
June 9, 2014 at 8:12 pmYour Kitchen is AMAZING! The subway tile all the way up the wall was definitely the right decision.I absolutely love it!
Deb
seekinglavenderlane.blogspot.com
Jenna, SASinteriors.net says
June 10, 2014 at 5:17 amMy goodness Taryn, it looks fabulous! The transformation is incredible and I love how you truly used every nook and cranny to maximize on space. Using the side of the cabinet with the hooks and the chalkboard menu is such an awesome idea. Great work. Jenna
Bliss says
June 10, 2014 at 6:55 amLooking good,
Looking fine,
Wish I was cooking in it,
Instead of mine.
Pamela Stephens says
June 10, 2014 at 9:22 amI LOVE IT!!! So clean so simple, great details AMAZING JOB!!!! <3
Jenn @ My Fabuless Life says
June 10, 2014 at 10:22 amTaryn!! It looks AMAZING!! I love everything about it! Awesome job!
Michele says
June 10, 2014 at 5:19 pmI <3 everything, especially the bold B &W color scheme! My favorites are your eggs, milk, flour bins and the striped matt! Pinning:)
Michelle @ Elegance & Enchantment says
June 10, 2014 at 6:15 pmI absolutely love how your kitchen came out! I was just talking to my husband about how I really love the look of concrete counter tops, but I had no idea that they were inexpensive as well. Double win! My favorite little detail are the towels. :) Thanks for sharing your reveal and hope you are loving your new space!
Pamela says
June 10, 2014 at 9:00 pmLove how your kitchen turned out! It looks amazing!
Jessica@designerssweetspot.blogspot.com says
June 11, 2014 at 6:39 amLove your kitchen! The white is so much better than the pickled cabinets. It just goes to show you, a kitchen doesn’t have to be massive to have a ton of character and charm. Nicely done!
Funky Junk Interiors says
June 11, 2014 at 8:04 amYour kitchen is so stunning! I can’t get over how fresh and striking it is!
Taryn says
June 11, 2014 at 10:48 amThank you SO SO Much Donna!
Susan says
June 11, 2014 at 10:21 amAbsolutely stunning! I’m drilling down to find the deets on your concrete countertops. I really want to do this in our kitchen.
Taryn says
June 11, 2014 at 10:47 amThank you! I’ll have a whole post on my experience putting them in next week :)
Miriam@Hometalk says
June 11, 2014 at 2:05 pmYou know how much I love this! Visiting from the Wed. share. :)
Taryn says
June 11, 2014 at 9:18 pmTHANK YOU THANK YOU Miriam!
Marty Walden says
June 11, 2014 at 3:40 pmAbsolutely gorgeous. Taryn! You did an amazing job and I’m pinning ’cause I want to not ’cause I have to (from blogtalk :) Great job!
Taryn says
June 11, 2014 at 9:18 pmYou are too sweet, thank you!
Janice says
June 15, 2014 at 9:01 amBeautiful!! I signed up.. Love what I see.. Can not wait for the tutorial on the countertops!!
mary says
June 15, 2014 at 9:24 amCan’t wait for the tutorial on the countertops. I love your kitchen.
Linda @ It All Started With Paint says
June 16, 2014 at 7:33 amIt looks truly amazing! Such a fabulous transformation! So now for the fridge question — I, too, am in the market for a side-by-side counter depth fridge. And my head has been spinning a bit in my search. Seems like every fridge has completely different dimensions! Crazy! Can I ask what brand & style the one you chose is? And perhaps a link? I really like how it looks.
Thanks for your help!
:) Linda
kristin says
June 16, 2014 at 6:41 pmOh my goodness, the kitchen is just gorgeous, love every single detail!!!!
XO
Kristin
Brandi @ Nest of Bliss says
June 20, 2014 at 9:01 amAMAZING! Your kitchen is so cute and bright! You did a beautiful job!
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Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
June 25, 2014 at 9:02 pmHow gorgeous is this kitchen?! I love every last detail!! Can you come remodel mine? ;)
Katie @ Little House of Four says
July 7, 2014 at 7:46 pmYour kitchen is absolutely beautiful! I love the addition of the white subway tile and open shelves! Actually, I love every last detail. Great job on the makeover!
Doris says
July 10, 2014 at 7:55 amWhere did you get the number plates? Or did you do those yourself?
Taryn says
July 11, 2014 at 10:33 pmHi! Yes, I did them myself. I bought the plates at the Dollar Tree and then added vinyl numbers to them! Super simple :)
kimi says
December 8, 2014 at 8:14 pmHello there!! New follower! Love everything was just wonder how you hung the plates!?;) thank you!!!
Taryn says
December 8, 2014 at 10:04 pmHi Kimi! I used a little trick I saw from another blogger (but I can’t remember who at the moment), I hot glued a paper clip to the back to create a hook and then hung them on a nail :)
Jenna Sue says
July 11, 2014 at 8:56 pmPerfection! I feel like I would have made some of the exact same choices if it were my kitchen. Our styles are very similar :)
sheri says
July 16, 2014 at 5:51 pmI love it! Every choice is perfect, the old space isn’t even recognizable now – you did a great job. Pinning for reference.
Taryn says
July 17, 2014 at 6:51 pmThank you so so much!
jen shoemaker says
July 22, 2014 at 8:13 pmIt is inspiring to see such such a beautiful kitchen. We just bought an historic house from 1859 and we are remodeling the kitchen diy style. It gives me motivation to keep going! You can follow our kitchen remodel if you would like on my blog!
Jen
Throughmycreativemind.blogspot.com
Brittney says
October 9, 2014 at 11:45 amThis remodel turned out great! What a difference color and organization makes to a small kitchen. It made it look so much larger. Thanks so much for the great ideas.
Lorene says
October 15, 2014 at 3:16 pmLovely space! Do you have any more info about the wood window sill? And can you tell me how it’s holding up? I have been wanting a wood windowsill by my kitchen sink but I’ve been afraid of how it would stand up to the potential moisture, heat, etc. Any info or tips you have would help set my mind at ease :)
Thanks again! Pinning for when I finally get to redo my kitchen!
Taryn says
October 15, 2014 at 3:22 pmHi Lorene! I actually don’t have the tutorial up yet, but I could definitely do one soon! We only lived in that house for a few months after we redid the kitchen but it seemed to hold up just find. I put several coats of sealer on it and caulked around the edges to prevent moisture from getting in.
Mindi says
January 13, 2015 at 7:16 amYour kitchen is so beautiful! I love it all!!
Zolynne says
February 4, 2015 at 10:11 amHi,
Just saw the post re: the concrete countertops, and followed to this post to find out about the cabinet doors. I can’t seem to find whether you replaced them, or if you painted the originals white. If painted, could you please tell me what kind of paint you used to have them look so professional? Thank you so much! Your kitchen is beautiful!
Katherine says
March 17, 2015 at 2:39 pmHello! I have “Dove White” sitting in my living room ready to paint my cabinets in my own small kitchen! Did you use a: sand, oil primer, enamel paint regime on them? Trying to make sure I get it right! Any tips? Thanks so much and bravo!
Elizabeth says
April 9, 2015 at 9:19 pmDid you paint the counter tops too?? If so, what color and brand. Thanks
Taryn says
April 9, 2015 at 10:21 pmHi! I did a concrete overlay on them. You can find all the details here: http://designdininganddiapers.com/2014/06/installing-faux-concrete-countertops/
JackPonting says
April 14, 2015 at 5:34 amI love it! Every choice is perfect, the old space isn’t even recognizable now – you did a great job.
Julie Blanner says
July 10, 2015 at 2:27 pmSuch a beautiful kitchen!
Rose says
February 8, 2016 at 12:41 pmLOVE your blog! I just found it today. We are about to move and this is a true inspiration. I love getting pictures from the graphics fairy! What a great Idea to frame them.
Tara says
March 28, 2016 at 11:43 amYour kitchen looks great!! I see tt! I see this post was published in 2014. How are the concrete countertops holding up? I am in the process of upgrading my builders grade kitchen now and I am leaning strongly on installing concrete countertops.
Taryn says
March 30, 2016 at 2:11 pmHi! We actually don’t live in that house anymore. I had the countertops for about 6 months before we moved (in the kitchen) and we used the bathroom ones for about a year. I thought they both held up great. You just have to be cautious of oil spills as they will stain.
Herry Hermawan says
February 15, 2017 at 11:43 amBeautiful kitchen, with white and gray, make the kitchen became more bright and clean.
Modern Kitchen says
July 30, 2017 at 7:26 pmNice blog! and nice design of kitchen, this type of kitchen make homes attractive.
Megan Dwyer says
August 1, 2017 at 11:28 pmHi! I absolutely love your renovation! I wanted to ask — did you use one of the stainless steel paint kits on your stove? Or, did you buy a new stove?
Thank you!