My Rental Kitchen Is Now Complete
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My rental kitchen redecorating is now complete. The painting, caulking, and final application of the peel-and-stick subway tiles are finished. I have my kitchen back to a normal and usable state.
My talented daughter Kendra has corrected the subway tiles and little areas of concern. She flips houses for a living and is a realtor, so her whole life is about houses and how to decorate them.
She told me I should keep the red and white curtains in the window. I admire her style, so I think I’ll do just that.
I still need to scrub the sink after all the caulking is completed.
Gold & White Drawer & Door Pulls:
I love the gold drawer and door pulls. They add a little touch of elegance to a diner-style vintage kitchen.
I truly like the simplicity of this kitchen. When I walk into this room, I feel serene and calm, upon seeing the white walls, cabinets, and appliances.
I ordered the red salt and pepper shakers from Amazon.com. Which gives the kitchen even more of a diner feel.
I realize that many people don’t want their flatware and kitchen utensils on display, but I like it. It’s easier because I like to wash things in the sink or dishwasher and easily slip them into their place.
On The White Countertops:
I keep what I need to clean dishes and such in this little galvanized tray I’ve had for years.
It contains Dawn dish soap, hand soap, and baking soda for stubborn food I can’t scrub off in both powder and liquid form.
I like having everything within easy reach. My narrow little coffee maker takes up very little real estate in my small apartment kitchen.
The red and white theme makes me smile whenever I enter the kitchen. It’s such a cheerful combination of colors, and it kind of reminds me of an old-fashioned diner.
My Completed Rental Kitchen:
Overall, I’m quite happy with my little rental apartment kitchen. It’s about as efficient as I can make it. It’s organized, and now I can genuinely enjoy it. I hung my collection of cutting boards on the wall in the kitchen to utilize vertical storage.
If I have to stay put for a while until things settle down regarding the pandemic, I now have a newly decorated red and white vintage-style kitchen to prepare my food.
I love the white refinished cabinets combined with the red and black accents. Super cute space!
On Brenda I love it! Just so darn cute!
Dear Brenda,
Your hard work has given you a
Very inviting and stunning kitchen
you will always have
sunshine ?even on a cloudy day
when you go to your
Kitchen or just catching a glimpse in passing.
Enjoy and thank you for sharing.
Be safe, rest & enjoy CharlieBoy & Miss Ivy
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Brenda,
Your kitchen looks great, very calming and pleasing.
It turned out great!! I love those red and white floral plates in the center of the bottom shelf. Would you mind sharing the pattern and manufacturer? I did a deep dive in Replacements.com last time you shared your open shelves and featured those plates, but had no luck finding them. Thanks Brenda!
Love open cabinets. I did this in a home we built 15 years ago and got nothing but trouble from lender who felt open cabinets were ‘unfinished kitchen’s. But my spouse fought for
me as I only wanted open. Only a couple years later was a trend, then went back and now open cabinets trending again. LOL love them!
It turned out so nice! Red and white makes it a very happy place. My first apartment when I was single was white and red. I loved it and never tired of it!
Your kitchen is gorgeous! And cheerful! Thank you for sharing the photos with us.
How absolutely brilliant your new kitchen looks Brenda! I love the new tiles and the overall white finish interspersed with cheerful splashes of red. Everything is in its place and handy to reach when you need it. What a talent you are .. thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Looks great! Wish I could see the counter surface close up just so I could decide if it would be the look I want for mine. As far as I can tell it looks perfect in your kitchen and just brightens everything. You and your daughter did a wonderful job and the curtains are the frosting on the cake!
You should just sit and relax and look at your new kitchen and give yourself a pat on the back.
So what’s next? Is everything else just like you want it? I bet you’ll think up another project before too long. Maybe a little smaller one, though! Keep enjoying the results of your hard work!
Brenda, The fresh white color and the pop of red it perfect. I love this new look. I sat my son down and showed him all your pictures and he was hooked. He loves the idea of trays and baskets to collect things. It looks very organized. I know you will enjoy this new kitchen look for a long time to come. Sandra
It is so beautiful, Brenda! I love how the backsplash looks and the way you have decorated everything! Wonderful!
Wow Brenda! I LOVE everything about it…especially your touches of red. You’ve done such a wonderful job. What a lovely new space.
Your kitchen just makes me smile. What a happy pretty place to be. Little things like a new red salt and pepper shaker make my day. If this kitchen wasn’t here on your blog, I would still know in a minute that it is yours. You do have that distinct touch ..And the tile..well that is to die for!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful, I love that it is making you so happy Brenda ! I’m sure it will bring a smile to yourself every time you walk into the kitchen!
Love it! So peaceful.
Awesome Brenda. It looks so open and brighter now. Love the peel and stick subway tiles. Great job.
Kris
The kitchen came out beautiful. I like it so much more with this simple look. It’s grand that your talented, sweet daughter could help. Enjoy your new room !
I have always loved white in a kitchen, yours looks lovely Brenda, so clean, neat and tidy. I can see why you are so pleased with it.
Stunning, Brenda! But, of course, I knew it would be.
It looks so open and light! You and your daughter did a great job.
Brenda it is perfect!! I’ve started using red in my kitchen & just got a new microwave. Trays too, now hold my dish soap & a vase of flowers. Your curtains should stay, as your daughter pointed out. Good job ladies!!
Love it!!!!!
omygoodness! YES! everyone has already said it.
it’s just wonderful! I LOVE IT! xo
Love it! Nice transformation and so bright and cheery.
It looks absolutely lovely! Casual, and yet elegant. Bravo!
Very nice! The new fridge you bought fits so perfectly into the space, almost like it’s a built in. Well done!
I love your kitchen!! So crisp,clean and fresh! Makes me want to do mine! Enjoy staying in and healthy. Deb C
Love it! Love it love it love it! Everything is perfect, and you’ve still got that fantastic style gift going on. You did great!
So pretty, enjoy!
Wow it is just lovely. Those tiles really are great. I’ve always loved your use of red. I also like the way you use trays. You girls did a great job. I have to say I’m jealous of your grocery store. You get so many cute things from them. I might have to check out that coffee maker. Since hubby died I just make instant for myself.
It looks amazing, Brenda – you and your daughter are quite the team!!!
Awesome! Looks great! Congrats on a job well done.
Has it gotten the Ivy deal of approval yet
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Your kitchen not only makes you happy but also me. Now I want to work on mine. Thanks for the ideas for organization.
I love it! So clean and sparkling. I love the red and white, it’s just right. You and your daughter make a great combo.
SOOOOO CUTE!!!!
Brenda,It is just beautiful!! I so admire your talent and organization skills!! Thank you so much for encouraging us to take a leap of faith and try new things in our own homes. Has it been “furry roommates” approved?? Diane
I love it! Glad it’s finished and now you can sit back and enjoy it. I agree with your daughter, the curtains are perfect!
Every time you announce a mission to change your kitchen, my first reaction is “NOOOOooooooooo!!!! I love it exactly how it is!” But the end results are always the same: “Wow! That really looks great! Love the improvement!” – and this time it’s no different! Cool, crisp look with the subway tiles a definite plus! Well done – once again!
Absolutely adorable! One can never go wrong with red and white..the ultimate “country” colors! It’s soooo cozy Brenda!
It’s just lovely!
Well done!!! It’s just so darn cute.
I love it, Brenda. I am glad you are getting your apartment just the way you like it. Your daughter did a wonderful job. xo Laura
Just lovely! It looks so fresh and clean, as you said efficient as well. Congratulations to you and your daughter for the hard work with great results!
I love it! You (and your daughter) have done a wonderful job.
When I started following your blog I noticed you had the same canisters as I do. Yours are long gone, I still have mine out on display. I also loved the colored bottles on the windowsill so I copied that little gem of an idea. Still have those too! I tend to change things up more in my living/dining room area. That being said, I love the new look in your kitchen. Clean and sleek and still includes pops of red.
I love it! Definitely more aesthetically pleasing and calm. I am now itching to do something with my kitchen, though I’m not a DIYer at all.
Great job, Brenda – and your daughter!
Brenda, where did you get the little sheep dish on your sink – looks like it has a scrubber or sponge in it? Thanks. Judy
I got it at my local grocery store.
Brenda, the kitchen looks lovely! Still cheery but yes, serene as well. Kudos to you and your daughter.
Love all of it! You are one talented gal! Kudos, also, to your talented daughter.
It looks just wonderful! Fresh and peaceful!
Love it!
I am partial to red and white in the kitchen too! It looks so fresh and sleek with the tiles.
Just delightful. Enjoy!!!
Very very Perfect.