Migonis Home’s white kitchen reveal with new hardwood floors, quartz counters, paneled fridge, two dishwashers and a farmhouse sink in a 12.5 foot island and pro style range… and our largest giveaway ever of a Kitchen Aid Mixer!
When we bought the house the cabinets were solid and all the appliances worked well but ascetically it wasn’t at all our style. We knew we could add some serious value to the home if we made the kitchen a light and bright entertaining spot that really worked well. We invested in both a 48 inch range and fridge and added a giant 12.5 foot island that seats six (I love when all the kids are up there drinking hot chocolate and talking!).
Even though I’ve shared our kitchen during all the stages this is the official reveal with all the sources. Keep in mind this space is still in progress, so even though it’s the official reveal that doesn’t mean that it’s 100% done. I wanted to share the whole space with you now because it’s 95% done and we are still being indecisive about other areas (like the area on the left of the fridge… we have some options we are throwing around to finish that space off).
Cabinets
AJ is our big picture guy and I’m the detail girl. He brainstormed the layout of the large island on the two levels to make sense of the step down into the long skinny part of the kitchen and the prep island to work with the distance between the range and the sink. Even before I went to the store to pick out cabinets I mapped out what I needed cabinets for based off what I was using in our former kitchen. The only thing that I was struggling with were the small appliances like the pressure cooker, crockpot or things of those size. I cleaned out a long skinny closet in the mudroom (that I hadn’t cleaned since we moved in and dumped stuff there four years ago!) and that’s my appliance garage (you can see it in the very first photo in this post, it’s the door to the far left).
I would love to add either something that mirrors the coffee bar by the kitchen table or a floor to ceiling pantry over there for Costco storage. Anyone else want to buy things in bulk but have no place to store the enormous containers they come in??? That’s a project down the road once we figure out the French doors into the dining room and the resulting step we need to build.
Counters
In our last home we had marble counters and I don’t for a second regret going with quartz (Mara Blanca from Q Design) in this home. I have never had to worry about stains or water marks (although I still do because I have PTSD from the marble where if we looked at it there would be a stain or water mark). I worried they would look like a cheap knock off of marble but I don’t think they do at all. It is startlingly similar to the marble we had in our last house!
You can read about our marble subway tile back splash with North Shore Marble & Granite here, it was our first time installing individual tiles (as opposed to 12 inch sheets).
Capiz Light
This light was a steal for the size and how it looks. I’m in LOVE with it. I wanted something that gave a little beachy flair while still working with a very classic kitchen and this fixture did the trick. It’s like a piece of art in the kitchen!
I have my eye set on two of these gorgeous chandeliers for above our dining room table but they are in a different price point… I view those as like buying a piece of art and would take them with me if we ever moved! Something like this capiz chandelier is perfect for the space and would stay here.
We started this project mid-December and were able to live in the kitchen with running water and counters by the February but it’s taken us FOREVER to finish detail work. If you’ve followed along at all you know that our fridge was the biggest source of headache for us which really prolonged things but I wouldn’t go back and do it over… it’s perfect for the space and it’s been great to have something larger than we previously had because #fourkids.
We bought six affordable bar stools for the space but they are too short (every single one was too short because the island is a strange height) so we need to put cushions and castors on them. It’s great to be able to fit the whole family in the space!
Faucets and Sinks
This deserves a whole category to it self. I wanted a bridge faucet from the moment I started planning but a lot of them are so ridiculously expensive. This one is a keeper… I am in absolute love with it. The black plastic piece looked cheap to me when I was looking at it online but now I completely understand why it’s not chrome… you wouldn’t be able to hold the sprayer with super hot water for any length of time if it was chrome. The price is unbeatable and it feels SO quality… the faucet is super heavy!
We have two bar sinks in the prep island and coffee bar and used this faucet on them. The sinks are a great price and the faucet coordinates really well with the bridge faucet and feels quality and heavy weight.
Another must have with this project was a farmhouse sink and this one is one of the cheaper ones out there. The price is about half the price of Kohler’s. We haven’t had a single scratch to the inside of the sink despite all the dish washing that happens every since meal. The stainless steel piece that comes with the sink is a LIFESAVER.
Floors
The previous owners had carpet everywhere except in the actual kitchen, which was a laminate checkerboard pattern. The rugs were getting stained repeatedly under the kitchen table and it looked so dingy (it’s looked really good when we bought the house but kids were rough on a light rug where we eat!).
We decided to install the same kind of wood that is in the rest of the house, red oak. Once the wood was in waffled on whether we wanted it darker like, what we originally planned on to flow into the rest of the downstairs or go lighter and brighter. Obviously we decided on lighter and did a pickled oak stain with poly over it. If you were to just poly it the floors would turn even more yellow / orangy than the they are.
Eating Area
I love the table and the chairs but it’s too much wood in this area and the table is too orangy. After my last table painting experience that kept chipping (even with primer and poly!) AJ put his foot down and would rather buy an eight person table but we are still looking for that piece. I have in mind the whole look for this space, I just have to get AJ on board.
The windows on the far left were part of the original house before the former owners added on this room in the last 70s / early 80s. I would LOVE to get French doors into the dining room, I think it would make the house flow beautifully and really allow us to have larger gatherings because we could just open the door to use both tables comfortably. We had the quote for the work but need to remove a portion of a heater to make it happen (that room becomes sweltering in seconds so we aren’t worried about it from a practicality standpoint) so it isn’t as simple as just removing the windows.
Coffee Bar Area
We wanted an area visible from the mudroom door that looked welcoming as soon as someone walked into the house. We set it up with four chairs (they are really affordable!) and a little rug. It’s the perfect spot while I’m getting dinner ready for people to relax in!
Before and Afters
Sources
Tile and Counters: North Shore Marble & Granite (back splash tile was sponsored)
Range: ILVE (given to us at cost)
Cabinets: Building Supply Outlet, Peabody, MA
Dish Towel: Home Goods (similar here and here and the exact one here in red)
Tea Pot and Serving Board: Home Goods (exact one here and similar here in color)
Champagne Bucket: Pottery Barn (similar here)
Glass Pumpkin: Marshalls (similar here or here)
Serving Tray on Range: Mariposa (gifted)
Flowers: Alice’s Table, Magnolia Blooms
Faucets: Single Faucet: Amazon but it’s now out of stock (it was under $50 I think!) but here is a similar one
Bridge Faucet: Amazon
Chandelier: Amazon (similar here)
Hardwood Floors: NTP Hardwood
Rug in coffee bar area: Amazon
Chairs in coffee bar area: Wayfair
WITHOUT FURTHER ADO…
We are so grateful for you following along with us! As a thank you we are giving away a Kitchen Aid Mixer. I use ours multiple times every week and it’s been going strong since my parents gave it to me about 15 years ago! Every penny you spend on one of these is worth it!
Giveaway Terms
Winner is able to choose one of these mixers: silver mixer black or white
Giveaway ends on October 31.
Mixer can be sent anywhere that Amazon Prime will ship for free.
Six ways to get an entry (you can do any or all of them):
Comment here (I’d love any questions about our kitchen reno so I can answer everything in another post!)
Like and Comment on my Instagram and / or Facebook post
Pin one or more of the images from our kitchen
Share one or more of the images, tagging me, on Facebook and / or Instagram
Love it all especially the bright white and stainless combo. The island is beautiful, what is the “edging” on the quartz called it is stunning.
Wow the white znd light is an awesome improvement, looks gorgeous!
I just love this kitchen!! I really like how bright and light it is but very kid friendly! Growing up I learned that white gets stained and dirty but I love how all these items are easily cleaned! Beautiful job connecting all the space together!
Amazing! Especially jealous of the two fridges! How do you keep the white so stain and fingerprint free?
I have a very pedestrian question: what do you put on the bottom of the legs of your bar stools to prevent scratching the floor? That will stay on…unlike felt circles? 😳. Frustration reigns here whenever the boys are here! Thanks, Jen! Love this home…would love to visit sometime ( with mom?) and meet the Littles, too!
I found these. They are a little expensive but work perfectly. https://www.flexifelt.com/home?skinid=2
What a difference! I love everything you’ve done. How did you come up with the design for the kitchen?
I’ve followed along with you since your first home and am so happy for you to have this beautiful kitchen! I wondered how you would make the odd step down work and you came up with the perfect solution. I have enjoyed seeing all the pictures of your children on the counters helping you cook.
I’m curious about one thing. Why did you choose a 48” range? Since you have had it a while, have you used it the way you thought you would?
Amazing! I love the transformation!
It’s just beautiful! I especially love that all your planning was done with your family in mind first. It’s not a showroom (although it certainly could be!) – it’s your home and making memories is what counts. God bless!
Beautiful kitchen! Love how light, bright and open it is!
This is absolutely gorgeous!!! Dream kitchen!
Beautiful kitchen! So open and airy now. Did you have to knock down walls?
Beautiful kitchen!
What an incredible difference this new kitchen makes to your home! I dearly love all the counter space you have. Won’t it make holidays with lots of cooks present so nice. I think one of my favorite parts is the backsplash. Much better than plain white. It gives some nice contrast to the solid white elements. It took a long time, but then, many lovely things in life do.
I also like those chairs in the coffee bar area, such a nice place to perch while sipping a hot drink and cuddling a little one in between kitchen tasks.
Love it! Great before and after. What a difference!
Simply stunning kitchen!
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Love your kitchen Reno!
How do you like the 48” range so far? Big difference from a conventional 30” or not so much? Love the new kitchen.
Very nice! I love seeing before and after photos of home renovations!
Stunning!!! The counter space is divine!
Beautiful reveal. I love the large Island and how it brings the two levels together. Beautiful design and I would love to cook on a stove like yours! Congratulations on your new kitchen. Praying you make many happy memories there.
It looks gorgeous! Great choices!
Beautiful! I love the sitting area off of the kitchen…we’re looking for a space like that in our next home!
I love how bright and welcoming it’s made the space. Total transformation!
What’s the one thing you regret and wish you had done differently?
Great before/after!
Beautiful kitchen – I’m going for white in my kitchen next time.
I have been following your home renovation journey for awhile. I love seeing the before and after pictures! You and AJ did such a FABULOUS job updating this space to make it fit with your style, blend with the rest of the house and make it functional for your family. No easy feat but done beautifully. I love what you said about the appliance garage and Costco cabinet. I need to find a way to incorporate those in our space. I love buying things in bulk but then always struggle with finding a “home” for the extras. Also, if I win the mixer it will be the perfect motivation to find that “hidden garage” in our home. 😉
Absolutely gorgeous! That range is what Dream kitchens are made of!!
I love hearing your thoughts in quartz vs marble!! So good to know!
Looks great!
I love the counter top and the edging. What is the edge design called. We are remodeling our kitchen and I think that will look beautiful in our 1920s house.
I love the coffee bar space! It looks so relaxing 🙂
Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s the same kitchen! Thank you for taking us on your kitchen renovation journey with you. You do such a beautiful job on everything that you renovate.
Gorgeous! You are going to love baking with those babies in this beautiful kitchen! Also, I love the porch eating area – great job!
Absolutely lovely! Especially adore the sitting area!
I love marble too and really like the alternative you chose. Do you have any concerns about the marble backsplash with staining, etc.?
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The white stools are stunning, but I read this immediately after shopping for colorful ones. What influenced your decision to go with white stools? Love seeing all the beauty and warmth you’ve created here… especially the idea of a welcoming spot from the mud room door. So wonderful to make guests welcome from the start!
Beautiful kitchen. I’d love to see your appliance garage closet. I always find storing bulky appliances to be tricky. Mine are in a cupboard under my kitchen island. I would love to have an actual walk in pantry to put these in… Along with the jumbo size Costco buys. Maybe in the next house 🏡
I absolutely love your kitchen!! I have been following you for years and I’m so happy you finally got the kitchen of your dreams…AND I love when you post about your family. They are precious!!!
So beautiful! It’s all stunning!! I have to say my favorite parts are the integrated cabinetry refrigerator, the coffee bar, and the huge island! Also, what a great place to entertain! I hope you have many wonderful years in this beautiful space.
Jen! The kitchen looks amazing!!! But I am not at all surprised!!! Every detail is just perfect!!! I can’t believe it has been four years since you moved into your new home!!!!! That was around the time I believe when you were kind enough to meet with me and share some of your expertise!!! I’ll never forget that! Or your delicious cookies!!
I love your kitchen. Would love to be able to redo my entire kitchen! Thank you for sharing!
Wow. Truly beautiful. I’d love to hear you go through countertop options. I know you mentioned a couple of drawbacks of marble, but how does quartz handle heat?
Great renovation indeed! I’d love to know how you came about making the decision of a paneled fridge and do you think it’s worth the cost. Also, I’d love to know if the farmhouse sink still hasn’t had any scratches. I absolutely love the look of them but have always been afraid cause of the scratching.
I love your white cabinets! Very sleek
Absolutely love the kitchen. So bright and airy. I agree with you that French doors would look great and add to flow in the dining area. I’m jealous of that great stove.
Once again you’ve made a Home Run! Absolutely brilliant! Thought for you, why bother going to the added expense of French doors if that area of the kitchen gets so hot – unless I misunderstood. Just remove the windows and frame out the opening. The heat from the kitchen will dissipate into the dining room. I speak from experience- we added a south facing sunroom when we built (also in MA) and added French doors. Room gets so hot I doubt I’ve closed them more than a half dozen times.
You’ve done a beautiful job. Love the new range! How do you like it?
Your kitchen is so lovely!
It’s difficult to believe it’s the same space! I love it light & bright, and the lighter wood floors bring warmth. Truly a dream kitchen!
I LOVE seeing your posts. I want to copy EVERYTHING you do! Like other subscribers, I love your counter tops. Your kitchen looks so bright and airy. I love it.
I am in love with the mudroom chairs, do you get a lot of use out of them or are they more decorative.
This is ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Worth the wait I’m sure! So lovely!
I’m really jealous of your faucet, couldn’t pull something that dramatic off in my small and simple kitchen.
No need to enter me in the giveaway, but I just HAD to tell you how BEAUTIFUL everything is! You all did such an amazing job!
I really love how you tied the two levels together. Everything turned out beautifully. The coffee bar area is especially great!
Beautiful, We redid our kitchen after we had a house fire ( soot and smoke damage only TG) and I regret every day not insisting on drawer cabinets.
Congratulations on accomplishing such a gorgeous kitchen renovation!!!!
Ugh, kitchen goals!!! I shy away from white because we have 5 kids. What do you use to keep it so white and clean?
Any more thoughts about the quartz counters? I’ve heard you need to be careful about heat on them, like even something like an InstantPot.
Just beautiful! I love the bright and white kitchen. The chandelier is amazing. I am wanting a bigger range myself. I bake a ton and I am wondering if I would be able to bake more cakes at a time. I may miss some of my cabinet space but I think it would be worth the investment.
I love the splashes of accent color and that they’re changeable with seasons or occasions or moods. So fun!
So gorgeous! I can’t believe the before and after so beautiful! Love the marble tile behind the stove, the perfect wow factor.
Hi! LOVE LOVE LOVE your kitchen! How do you feel about pot fillers above the stove? I really want one but not sure it’s worth the plumbing costs?
The kitchen turned out beautiful. I love the brightness from all the white.
Absolutely beautiful!
It looks amazing, Jen (and AJ)! So functional and places for those “small” appliances that get used often… LOVE that! So, right now you aren’t using the stools much because they aren’t high enough? What are you keeping all the white clean with?
I have kitchen envy!
Love just how bright it looks!
Such a gorgeous kitchen. Although I love marble counter tops, I think the white quartz is a no-brainer in a busy kitchen like yours. Great decision that I’m sure you’ll appreciate for years to come.
Love the design and layout. The arm chairs at the coffee bar area look SOOOOOO comfy! where did you get those?
You’ve inspired me to tackle my old, outdated cabinets. They really bother me, but can’t afford a major overhaul.