Transitional Southlake Kitchen Remodel

February 4, 2015 Ruthie Staalsen

It is always such a wonderful feeling to complete a remodel. I always feels so bad for the clients that have to live in the space while the chaos is going on.

This kitchen got a total transformation. Originally it had 2 islands which really was not very functional. The cabinets were too busy and they needed a lift with a fresh color. The pickled "pink wood" is no longer in as we all know.

As you can see, we left all the appliances. We made one large island, extended the cabinets to the ceiling and added glass cabinets with lighting. We refaced the cabinet doors so they weren't so fussy, added undercounter lighting, took out the desk area and made it into a mini bar with a wine refrigerator.

New backsplash, granite and hardware. The lighting in the shelving really makes the accessories look beautiful. I really love the rain glass for cabinets. Allows you to see the items but hides the dust.

Don't you just love the tile wall behind the shelves? The hardware on the cabinets is fab too.

Ruthie Tip: If you want to do a quick update to your kitchen, hardware is a great way to revamp it instantly.

New recessed lighting. We also moved all the plugs down so that they aren't in the middle of our beautiful backsplash!

The island is the star in this kitchen. The pendant light is from "Restoration Hardware." I LOVE IT!

We added a pull out garbage drawer and some extra storage. We painted the island a different color than the cabinets, it really makes it feel rich.

Gorgeous granite!

We made the pantry door taller to match the other doorways in the home. Amazing the difference that made!

Added accessories and it was a wrap!

Don't you just love the glass backsplash all the way around the windows?

New hardwood floors throughout the entire downstairs really makes this kitchen so warm!

Now it's the perfect kitchen for entertaining!

Thanks to Debbie for allowing me to make her home beautiful and to T. Lamar Photography for doing such a great job with the photo shoot!

Kitchen Remodel Glimpses and a Time to Serve

October 19, 2012 Ruthie Staalsen

This week we are wrapping up a kitchen remodel. It's been an incredible process and I've enjoyed working with such amazing clients.

We installed the hardware today on the cabinets in their desk area. I couldn't find what I was really looking for so I created these little lovelies above. I love creating something from scratch and making it a "Ruthie Original".

BEFORE

I can't wait to show you the after when we are totally complete. Here's a few tiny glimpses.

The cabinets!

The lighting!

The kitchen chairs are being reupholstered in this beautiful fabric above! I found these adorable knobs for my client and she instantly fell in love with them. Her daughter's did too!

The back splash got installed yesterday...wait til you see the finished product! I'm so in love!

Draperies are being made in the workroom as we speak and we are so close to being done!

I just have to say that it's such a blessing to work with such an incredible crew! God has really blessed me with talented and reliable people that work along side me and make my work look incredible.

We are a TEAM and I couldn't do it without them!

They have worked especially hard this past week meeting deadlines because I'm taking a week off next week. I'm off to serve at a WOI (Woman of Influence) conference.

Hospitality Team Last Year! We had such fun and worked our tails off too!

I'm going to be on the hospitality team, similar to what I did last year in Spain. See my blog post from last year here.

I love to serve and it will be fun to bless these woman! They serve all over the world and need some encouragement and a break from the stresses of missionary life. It fills my tank up too!

We are in the middle of a giant kitchen remodel as seen above. I can't wait to show you more pictures as this project unfolds when I get back from my trip.

Blessings,

Follow me on Instagram "DecRenew Interiors" and you will see what I'm up to on my trip :)

Kitchen Renovation Sneak Peak

March 30, 2012 Ruthie Staalsen

Today I finished up my part of a kitchen remodel that we have been working on for the last 5 weeks. My team has been working hard to get it completed so my client can get back to regular family life in her kitchen. Here are some up close shots of the details. I'll be posting before and after pictures of the whole room soon.

I loved this picture of this turquoise vase on her new counter top. I happen to set my camera down and came back later and caught a glimpse of this capture on my screen. I'm glad I decided to take this shot because it's my favorite. The textures are so beautiful and represent all the colors we used in this kitchen. Her laundry room that adjoins her kitchen is going to be painted this wonderful turquoise in Phase II of this project.

We painted the walls Sherman Williams "Brandy Wine" including the ceilings, making the room feel incredibly warm and inviting. Yeah, no more popcorn ceilings. Wait until you see the lighting in this new kitchen!!!!

The new back splash has tumbled stone, granite and glass tiles that make a huge statement when you enter the room.

We had a cabinet custom built for her new double oven.

The black counter tops are the jewel in the room! The light ceramic floor tile has opened the room and makes this galley kitchen feel more open and airy. The thin grout lines were a big part of making this tile look so fabulous!