Boho White Kitchen Makeover Reveal

Leave a comment February 18, 2021 Emily Welch

Our boho white kitchen makeover is finally finished! Check out how we turned around a dark and dated space for under $3,500.

How it Started

When we bought our house, it had just been flipped by a management company. They did a great job but left the kitchen pretty basic. As a galley-style kitchen, it seemed small and the dark cabinets didn’t help.

We started the project around December 10, 2020, and finished on February 10, 2021. This is with us mostly working on it on the weekends! Overall it was a pretty quick turnaround.

How it looked like when we purchased it:

The Design: Boho White Kitchen Makeover

Hi! I’m Emily and I’m not an interior designer! I love design and decorating and have always been very visual. If you are really lost, I definitely recommend finding a contractor or service that will help you design your space. You don’t want to go too trendy or bold for resale!

For our white kitchen makeover, I had elements I already knew I wanted and worked from there. The very first thing we did was remove the upper cabinets on one side, which made a HUGE difference. It immediately opened up the room, and we weren’t losing too much cabinet space.

We picked a white quartz remnant because our countertop square footage was fairly small and we could get away with a remnant which is cheaper. Full disclosure, a family member gifted us the countertops, but honestly, it wasn’t that much more than laminate! Our estimate for laminate was about $1,000-$1,500 (Lowes) and quartz was $2,000. Not only is quartz a more durable surface than laminate, but it will add more value to your home. We used the company CKF in Omaha for the countertops.

Here is an article about the different countertop materials and their qualities!

For the backsplash, I picked a white hexagon tile that is classic, but a bit more interesting than a subway tile. Light grey grout helps the shape of the tile stand out more than white would. We did consider going all the way up the wall with tile, but the cost just wasn’t worth it to us. Our tile was installed by Footprints Floors in Omaha.

The finishing step was our open shelving! My dad and I went back and forth trying to decide on wood, shelf types, and brackets for a while. Ultimately we picked light wood from Menards and gold brackets from Amazon. I like how the brackets aren’t obnoxious and tie in the gold of the faucet.

The Process: Boho White Kitchen Makeover

Brandon and I are not handy. Let’s just start it off there. We decided what our limits were with DIY in the kitchen and what we would need to hire out. Here is a list of everything we knew needed to update and how we were going to do them:

Upper cabinet removal (DIY)
Cabinet paint (DIY)
New cabinet knobs (Amazon)
Remove and replace countertops (CKF Omaha)
Plumbing for sink removal and countertops install (DIY)
Tile backsplash (Footprints Floors Omaha)
Paint walls (DIY)
Open shelving (DIY)

What we didn’t change: flooring and appliances. The appliances were brand new from the house flippers and the flooring was just fine for now.

The Cost

I am going to break down our costs as best as I can! Just remember our kitchen is SMALL, i.e., costs were fairly low.

Cabinets

Sandpaper or liquid sander
Primer- $50
Paint- $50
Knobs– $50

Countertops

Removal of old laminate- $400
Quartz remnant, install- $1,800
Sink– $200
Faucet– $70
Plumbing- YouTube and family help

Backsplash

Tile– $100
Grout- $45
Install labor- $600

Shelving

Wood- $60
Brackets– $45

TOTAL: $3,470

*I did not include the cost of decor as I already had some of it and it is optional.

The Final Result

I am in love with how our white kitchen makeover turned out and had so much fun styling it! For the open shelving, I spent a lot of time on Pinterest figuring out how to make them look clean while still being functional. Things we don’t use as often, like glasses—we both have water bottles—I put on the upper shelves! Choosing different heights on the shelves and scattering the pink pieces really balanced it out.

Adding different types of wood, like the bowl and cutting boards, adds some warmth and texture to the space since it’s all white! My plants and rug also give the space that little touch of boho cozy that it needed.

So, how do you think it turned out?

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Home Reveal: Mid-century Boho Dining Room

Leave a comment February 8, 2021 Emily Welch

Our dining room features a mid-century table and chair set from West Elm that was our first “adult” purchase after our wedding. I added a touch of boho with a Persian rug from Target! I absolutely love the colors and it fits with the table runner and Our Place tableware I already had.

Tableware details from Our Place in our mid-century dining room

boho Persian rug from target in our mid-century dining room

While we were house hunting, a dining room was a must-have! Mostly because we had this Mid-century West Elm set and I couldn’t let it go. Where do we eat most meals? On the couch 🙂 BUT it is perfect for when we have friends over and even expands to seat two more.

When it comes to certain home pieces, it’s worth the $$ for the quality. West Elm does a great job with the design and the quality is always there! The lines and details in our Mid-century Expandable Dining Table give some interest while remaining timeless. They also have a round/oval option!

Sputnik gold ceiling light fixture chandelier mid-century dining room

I love the statement our dining room chandelier makes, even though it’s huge! Just a tip, actually look at the size of light figures, not just the design 🙂

This a West Elm dupe from Wayfair and I ordered the light bulbs on Amazon. Here is a smaller version of it too!

If you like this home style, check out our Mid-century bedroom!

Home Reveal: Mid-century Hygge Bedroom

3 Comments January 14, 2021 Emily Welch

Creating our mid-century hygge bedroom: Hello all! My husband and I purchased our first home in December 2020! The 1951 home is full of natural light, arches, and little touches of character. My first step was to paint everything white! I used Sherwin Willians Alabaster for the walls and it’s perfect. My inspiration for our home came from my love for mid-century furnishings and the hygge lifestyle!

hyg·ge
noun
a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).

Mid-century hygge bedroom cozy white and pink boho vibes

Working with the warm white paint color I mixed in creams, ivory, and bright white for a classic feel that still gave interest. Most of our bedding can be found at Target! I love the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia collections so much (like everyone) and they did an amazing job with this solid quilt and linen blend euro pillows! I also found the perfect little lumbar pillow there, Oversize Lumbar Woven Global Pillow – Threshold™

Adding Texture | Mid-century Hygge Bedroom

While I LOVE white, I needed to give the space some dimension. Texture is a big contributor when you are using a lot of the same color family. The Waffell Diamond Textured Trellis Tassel Area Rug from @rugsusa and the tassel throw blanket (Home Goods) add to the hygge bedroom vibes!

Mid-century hygge bedroom. showing the Rugs USA Ivory Diamond Textured Trellis Tassel Area Rug, boho stool, boho tassel throw

Adding Color | Mid-century Hygge Bedroom

While all the base elements are neutrals, I added pops of color in pieces I can easily change depending on my mood and the season. The painting you see on the wall (TJMaxx, see similar options below) is where I worked from and added in some pink, tan, and green in the plants. I also made sure to pick a mid-century bed frame that was wood for extra warmth.