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Everything I’m Saving for Our Kitchen Remodel
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items Our kitchen remodel style is officially taking shape: light, warm & definitely not boring. I’m saving textured tile, warm brass, natural wood, clever storage & appliances pretty enough to earn counter space. Basically, all the things I want t...
Sections
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Cabinets, Countertops & Backsplash
Lighting, Hardware & Fixtures
Kitchen Upgrades & Things That Make Life Easier
Kitchen Decor & Styling
Ideas I Want to Steal
Cabinets, Countertops & Backsplash
The big decisions—and probably the ones I’ll overthink the most. Saving the colors, finishes & combinations I keep coming back to.
I keep gravitating toward soft, warm neutrals like this for the kitchen. Light and clean without feeling stark or cold—definitely saving this one while we figure out our cabinet + wall colors.
The Kind of Neutral I Keep Coming Back To: Popular Paint Colors from Glidden - The Home Depot
I’m obsessed with this slightly imperfect, handmade-looking tile. I want a light kitchen, but definitely not a boring one—and the texture + variation gives white backsplash that little bit of character I keep gravitating toward.
THIS Is the Backsplash Look I Want: Ivy Hill Tile Kingston White 3 in. x 8 in. Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile
Light, bright & just enough veining to keep it interesting. I love the look of Calacatta-style quartz with the warm neutrals + textured white backsplash I’m already saving. Definitely a contender for the new kitchen.
The Countertop Look I Keep Coming Back To: STONEMARK Quartz Countertop Sample in Calacatta Prado
I want a smaller table in the kitchen for coffee, breakfast & those nights when eating in the dining room feels way too formal. I love the warm wood + round shape of this one—and the fact that it extends gives us extra room when we need it.
Our Everyday Kitchen Table: Vintners Round Extendable Dining Table (48"-70")
Lighting, Hardware & Fixtures
All the little details that can completely change the kitchen. Pendants, cabinet hardware, faucets, sinks & finishing touches I’m loving.
These are definitely a splurge, but THIS is the look I’m picturing over our new island. I love the oversized clear glass + warm brass—it feels light, modern and just a little statement-making. Saving these as inspiration while I see if I can find a s...
The Pendant Look I Want for Our Kitchen: Matilda Medium Pendant 16", Modern Brass and Clear Glass
THIS is why I’m saving inspiration before buying anything. It gives me that same clear glass + warm metal look I’m picturing over our island, but feels like a much more realistic option for the actual kitchen. Definitely going on the contender list.
A More Realistic (and affordable!) Version of the Look I Love: Bridget Recycled Glass Pendant (8"-17")
Kitchen Upgrades & Things That Make Life Easier
The appliances, gadgets & little upgrades that would make our new kitchen easier, more functional & a lot more fun to use. Some we actually need…and some I’m very good at convincing myself we need.
Apparently our new kitchen needs a Ninja CREAMi. My kids have been asking for one nonstop, and I have to admit—homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet & frozen drinks does sound pretty fun. Adding it to the kitchen wishlist before they add it f...
The Appliance My Kids Won’t Stop Asking For: Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker in Navy
HELLO, GORGEOUS. That deep green + brass combo is ridiculously good. If I’m going to have a stand mixer taking up counter space 24/7, I certainly wouldn’t mind looking at this one.
Okay, THIS Can Live on My Counter: KitchenAid Artisan 10-Speed Stand Mixer - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Gorgeous AND functional = WIN!
When Practical Also Happens to Be Pretty: Ninja NeverDull 10-Piece Steel Knife Set with Removable Sharpener, Stone
This is 100% one of those “while we’re remodeling…” additions. I love the convenience of filling big pots right at the stove, but honestly, the Champagne Bronze finish looking gorgeous with the rest of our warm hardware isn’t hurting its case.
One of Those Kitchen Extras I Really Want: Delta Contemporary Gold Wall Mounted Potfiller in Champagne Bronze 1165LF-CZ
Coffee-shop lattes without leaving the house? Sold. This does espresso, cappuccinos & lattes at home—and would be VERY easy to justify based on my coffee spending alone.
The Upgrade Your Morning Coffee Deserves: Chefman Barista Pro Espresso Maker Stainless Steel Finish: 1350W Electric Coffee Machine, Dishwasher-Safe Parts, 1.8L Capacity
Kitchen Decor & Styling
The fun part. Stools, rugs, accessories, countertop styling & all the pretty things that will eventually make the new kitchen feel like ours.
If it’s going to live on my counter every single day, I want it to look good. I love the simple white ceramic + subtle texture of this one—it’s useful without adding more visual clutter to the kitchen.
The Utensil Holder I’d Actually Leave Out: White Ceramic Kitchen Utensil Holder: Modern Scandi Farmhouse Vase with Handles
I love the idea of an anti-fatigue mat, but most of them are NOT something I want front and center in a new kitchen. The ticking stripe on this one feels classic and pretty enough to leave out while still giving me that extra cushioning underfoot.
An Anti-Fatigue Mat I’d Actually Want Out: Matterly Happy Feet Ticking Striped Anti-Fatigue Mat
I love how something this simple can make the whole table feel warmer and more inviting. The plaid adds just enough pattern to a neutral kitchen—and now I’m picturing dinner, candles, good food & people actually gathered around the table.
Suddenly I Want to Host Dinner: Woodrow Plaid Cotton Table Throw
Ideas I Want to Steal
The wait...we should totally do that section. Layouts, islands, coffee stations & smart design ideas I want to remember when it’s time to make decisions.
If we’re remodeling, I’m determined to squeeze in as much storage as possible. I love anything that gives us extra cabinets, shelves & usable space without making the kitchen feel cluttered—and something like this could be SO useful.
Because I Need ALL the Kitchen Storage: Ophelia & Co. 54" Modern Kitchen Island Sideboard Buffet, Storage Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves & 3-Tier Pull-Out Rack, Multi-Functional