DONE!

My husband asked me if there would have been anything I would have done differently. 

Not a thing. I love it. And all the hours spent pouring over Pinterest pictures really, really did help.

So, this post is for those interested in some of the details and also a place for me to list our changes and resources.

Paint/Benjamin Moore
Walls: Latex flat, "Rodeo"
Cabinets and trim: Oil based satin, "Dove White"
Painter for cabinets and trim: Michael Castillo with Contemporary Painting, Round Rock, TX
Cabinetry new doors and drawer fronts: Mark Clark Cabinetry, Austin, TX

Granite
Color: Kashmir White from AG&M, Spicewood, TX
Installer: Top Surface Granite, Austin, TX
Backsplash
3x6 white subway tile from Home Depot
Installer: Top Surface, Austin, TX

Hardware for cabinets:
Home Depot

Broan chimney hood, Gas cooktop, Faucet, Water Filtration  all from Lowe's
Single bowl stainless sink 16 gauge from Top Surface

Shelving, Spice Jars, Wine glass rack, rod and hooks for utensils all from IKEA

Decorative items are from Home Goods, Ikea, William Sonoma, JoAnn Fabrics, Target

I actually prefer black appliances (except for refrigerator) so we kept the oven and microwave and dishwasher as is and chose a black gas cooktop.

The little rolling island was purchased from World Market about 10 years ago...also the wood topped revolving stools and dining set are purchases from World Market a couple of years ago.

I had concerns expressed by others about limited storage space. I make use of the dining table and the metal shelving unit (from Container Store years ago) for a lot of things. Also, my youngest daughter rearranged my little pantry last summer so I have plenty of storage for the two of us. Since we switched to a more "Paleo" based diet in January (and have seen great health improvements) we really could use another refrigerator rather than extra dry storage space. But, with just two of us at home, we have more than enough space for our needs.

The glass/wine rack from Ikea has been great...especially for those guests I anticipate will say, "Where do I get a drinking glass?"

I'm so grateful for my new space and most of all, that we are finished!!!