One of my favourite spaces in this apartment from the first walk through was the kitchen: with tons of space, simple white cabinets, peach-tinted floor tile, a woodblock island and cream countertops, it had all the makings of perfect pastel room, without the need for a big renovation like I did in my rental #heaveninhighpark.
It only took a few simple, renter-friendly swaps to totally transform this room. First, we took four of the cabinet doors off to create a bit of open shelving, and painted the inside with an accent colour. I started out using some old blush paint I had leftover from a furniture painting DIY awhile back, but in the end I switched to October Mist CC-550, the Benjamin Moore 2022 Colour of the Year (you can see more about that mini project here!)
Next, we swapped out the HORRIBLE massive fluorescent light fixture that came with the apartment, for a simple white pendant light, which made a huge difference in updating the room. Swapping out the cabinet knobs to these super was also a quick but transformative step, and for the “wine hutch” as I fondly call it, I opted for some fun to mix up the look.
Last but not least, we swapped out the old faucet for a white one, which I really only did because the old faucet was so gross and barely working (definitely not a necessary expense if you’re renting!)
Eventually I’d like to look into replacing the sink and faucet for something with a bit more impact, and maybe investing in a vintage-style SMEG fridge, but for now I’m so thrilled with the warm, cozy feeling this kitchen provides every time I walk into the room to prepare a meal or a pot of tea. Plus, everything I have done was low cost and easy to reverse, while still making a big impact!
To see more, check out the reel here.
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Dinnerware, serving tray, serving bowl and linen napkins/tablecloth by Fable
Always Pan by
Glassware by
Cream faucet from Lowe’s
Tea Towels and candles by Homecoming
Pink shell drawer pulls (on hutch) from
Gold drawer knobs from
Light fixture from IKEA
What a beautiful kitchen reveal. This was so helpful, especially when trying to make decisions on the cabinet painting I’ll be getting in my kitchen. Your colors are dreamy! Thanks so much for the inspiration!