There has been lots of labor going on with DecRenew Interiors the past few months!

I've been working with these clients on several projects over the years in their home. The kitchen was Phase II of the projects we have done so far. Next week we start on all their bathrooms!

They have a wonderful home in a very wooded area. They purchased the home because of the amazing backyard and the rustic, casual feel of the home. They love all the wood that is in the interior but felt that the kitchen was too dark. I totally agreed.

BEFORE

So we lightened it up! They were really hesitant about changing the kitchen because they didn't want it to feel out of place with the rest of their home. They were nervous that it would look updated and everything else would look out of date. I assured them that we could update the kitchen and make it look fantastic with the rest of the rooms that flow from the kitchen.

AFTER

We got to work and selected cabinet color, granite, venta hood, faucet, sink, hardware, stone work for bar, gas stove, double oven, refrigerator and lighting.

BEFORE

AFTER

We adjusted the cabinets above the bread box for a bigger microwave. The island also got a makeover with new legs and a new stylish color.

We worked with the paneling in the other rooms and made sure that we kept some consistency in the kitchen with what is going on everywhere else. We left the crown molding wood so it ties in with the adjacent dining room.

We added new lighting to the cove in the dining room and that really made it look fabulously updated.

Love these mercury glass pendants that we placed over their curved bar area. The client wanted to keep her existing island lighting since they had just replaced it a year ago.

The granite we selected was the one thing that my client was terrified of. She felt like it would make the kitchen darker. I assured her that it would be the focal point in the kitchen and would be beautiful with the woodwork in the home.

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

So bright and still looks very warm!

The stone work on the bar is my favorite, it really makes the kitchen fresh and it adds a masculine feel to the space.

Rocky the dog is happy because his coloring matches the kitchen beautifully!

I'm now taking the long weekend off to hang with my family! Hope you take time to enjoy Labor Day too!

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,