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The Kitchen Summer Home Tour & Blog Hop

Home Decor· Summer· The Kitchen· The Seasonal Home

5 Jul

Greetings! If you’re here from the summer tour hosted by My Life From Home– welcome!

Last week we shared our entryway and next up is the kitchen summer home tour.

kitchen summer home tour

When we moved in a little over one year ago, painting the cabinets were first on my to-do list. Curious about the ‘makeover’? Check it out here.

kitchen summer home tour

Although painting the cabinets was somewhat of a pain in the ass, I do believe it’s one of those projects that ever DIY’er needs to experience.

kitchen summer home tour

It’s like a rite of passage or something.

kitchen summer home tour

You go through the tedious, never-ending process and then you’re done and it’s like, “Okay, we can do this.” It’s the confidence builder we (well, probably just me) needed to think we could actually tackle a house remodel.

kitchen summer home tour

With that being said, I think once is definitely enough.

kitchen summer home tour

Case in point – we’re not as crazy about the cabinet color as we were a year ago. Am I going to repaint them? Absolutely not. It’s a live-and-learn kind of thing and I’d much rather have these than the originals.

kitchen summer home tour

Like I mentioned in the entryway tour, we’re scaling back our decor this season and while the kitchen has a few more trinkets, it’s still less than usual.

Side note: It’s quite the wake up call when you actually bring all of the home decor things you use to one, central location. I think I heard Brett mutter ‘hoarder’ a time or two under his breath as I was hauling all of the things downstairs. 😉 

kitchen summer home tour

The table centerpiece is made up of a giant galvanized tray, a white pitcher of fresh flowers, some mason jars wrapped in twine, a napkin holder and silverware holder.

kitchen summer home tour

The coffee car has some simple wire baskets for filters and mugs and the command center has had a thorough cleaning – those papers pile up too quickly!

The only piece I actually WANT to keep cluttered is that awesome wine rack Brett made for me a few years ago. The struggle is real, my friends.

kitchen summer home tour

Our counters are a collection of thrift store cutting boards, jars for various cooking needs and a giant fruit bowl.

kitchen summer home tour

To finish it off, no space would be complete without greenery scattered throughout – some fresh flowers by the sink and on the table, and some succulents on the island and pantry cabinet.

kitchen summer home tour

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  1. Emily says

    July 5, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    I have so much respect for people who’ve painted their cabinets – it sounds like such a chore! I don’t know if I have that kind of patience! Also, that wine rack is awe.some! Love it!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      July 5, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you, Emily! Yes, it’s quite the chore and one you should avoid at all costs, if possible 😉
      Best,
      Kelly

      Reply
  2. Kristi Mercer says

    July 6, 2017 at 9:23 am

    SO light and bright! You have such a beautiful kitchen!

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 6, 2017 at 7:25 pm

      Thank you 🙂 We’re luck we have a whole wall of windows that let in so. much. light. It’s perfect on those sunny, summer days!

      Reply
  3. Michelle James says

    July 6, 2017 at 11:12 am

    Wow!! I am seriously loving your kitchen-especially the wine rack! What a cool project. I am just planning to paint my cabinets so you scared me a bit, lol! I know it will be work, but definitely better than they outdated look they are now. Love your coffee station too.

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      July 6, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you, Michelle! Don’t be scared – your a DIY pro and I am sure yours are going to turn out just wonderful! I can’t wait to see the finished product! did mine as one of my first ever DIY projects, so maybe that’s why it sucked so much 😉

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  4. Nina Jones says

    July 7, 2017 at 6:26 am

    Love your kitchen!! I also have just recently painted all my cabinets white and remodel the kitchen. I never realized how much of a chore it was. Everything looks absolutely beautiful!!

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:41 am

      Thank you so much, Nina! Hahha yes, the cabinets are such a chore – I am sure yours turned out beautifully 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:46 am

    Love your kitchen, Kelly! I love white kitchens!

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 13, 2017 at 6:49 am

      Thank you, Kendra!

      Reply
  6. Samantha says

    July 7, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Your kitchen is beautiful! It’s so airy and I love how you have it decorated! Your centerpiece is my favorite!

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 13, 2017 at 6:50 am

      Thank you so much, Samantha!

      Reply
  7. Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    Hello fellow cabinet painter!! They are definitely a pain, but I agree that the difference is well worth it! Love your kitchen and even simplified it looks beautiful and so inviting!

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 13, 2017 at 6:50 am

      Hahahah, us cabinet painters need to unite 😉 Thank you for the sweet words!

      Reply
  8. Schilly Construction Inc. says

    July 12, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    I love how you stage your kitchen. The painted cabinets look good, its always nice to see a DIYer paint their kitchen cabinets.

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 13, 2017 at 6:50 am

      Thank you so much for the kind words!

      Reply
  9. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    July 19, 2017 at 9:33 am

    Your kitchen looks great – definitely worth painting the cabinets!!

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  10. Erin says

    July 27, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    You kitchen is so wonderful! I love all of the touches of blue and the rooster/chicken art above the sink!

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  11. KariAnne says

    August 3, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    Your kitchen is so pretty! I love that opening shelving and those dishes!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • North Country Nest says

      August 7, 2017 at 6:48 am

      Aww, you’re too kind! Thank you, KariAnne!

      Reply

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