Kitchen Dreaming

The kitchen here at the condo {above} will never be my dream kitchen since it lacks natural light {i.e. windows}.  I can, however, try to give it “something”.  We are hoping to do a few things this year ~ new countertops {leaning toward quartz over granite}, a new sink, a backsplash {something reflective perhaps}, and better overhead lighting {which different bulbs might resolve}, just to name a few things. I’d love to change the cabinet handles, but have a feeling that because of how long they are that would be difficult without a lot of wood filler and not being able to match the color of the cabinets.  Meanwhile, here are some inspiration pictures I found on Pinterest.

I really like these farmhouse sinks and understand Ikea carries an affordable version.  I have to make sure I can have a two-sided sink, though, since we have a disposal on one side.

Source: Home Bunch

I’ve been thinking about adding corbels underneath our upper cabinets, like these pictures below.  I will, of course, wait until after we decide on what we are doing for a backsplash.

Source: The Happy Home Body

Source: Addicted2decorating

Source: Pretty Handy Girl

For the countertops, I had always wanted granite.  Until we went to a local home show last month and I saw and heard about quartz.  It looks like granite but doesn’t require the maintenance that granite needs.

Source: Cottage Living From Beach to Burbs

As far as the backsplash, I think that mirror would probably be the best option since I have no windows in here and have to rely on the natural light that comes in from the other rooms.  If not mirror, maybe a glass tile would at least add some reflective quality.  Still thinking on the options for that.

Source: White and Gold Design

 Source: Cohen-Hacker

I’d love a chandelier like in these pictures, but the ceiling is vaulted throughout the condo, kitchen included.

Source: Casa Decora

Source: Brabourne Farm

Source: Urban Farmgirl

You can see the rest of my Kitchen inspiration pictures on my Pinterest Kitchen Board here.  I’m not sure when we are going to get to this project since we have a lot going on in the next few months, but I’d be happy enough if it can be done by Fall.

On a totally different subject, I’ve been reading about the Google Followers widget going away come July.  I have, so far, signed up with Bloglovin’ and added that widget to my sidebar {right above the Google one}.  I will be taking advantage of following blogs with that widget or the Google + widget for following, because I don’t know how this change will affect those blogs I follow.  I’d love it if you would follow me by these other means as well!