After months of planning, construction, and plenty of chaos, our kitchen renovation has finally come together. I’m so excited to share the full reveal! We’ve lived at Cloverhill Farmhouse for ten years, and this renovation is something we’ve spent a long time planning, saving for, and finally bringing to life. From custom cabinetry and quartz countertops to sleek brass hardware and new appliances, every detail feels like a fresh start for this busy family kitchen.
If you were following along at the start of our kitchen renovation last spring, you’ll recall that it was all down to the wire to see if our fourth baby would arrive before the kitchen would be complete. Thankfully we were able to get most of it done before he was born, and then slowly wrap up most things in the couple of months afterwards. There are a few more things we still need to do (backsplash, additional lighting, decor), but it’s pretty much where we want it now.
Below, I’m breaking down each space:
- Feature Range Hood & Stove Wall
- Kitchen Sink Overlooking the Flower Field
- The Peninsula & Deep Countertop Zone
- Our Morning Prep Area
- Pulling the Dining Room Together with Custom Cabinetry
- A Renovation Woven Into Our Family Story
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Whether you’re planning your own kitchen remodel or just love a good before and after, I hope this gives you inspiration.
Feature Range Hood & Stove Wall
After months of dust and decision making, seeing this custom range hood and cabinets come together was such a big moment. It started to feel like a real kitchen again!
All of our custom cabinetry was created by the wonderful team at Georgina Kitchens. Over the last 30 years, they have built two custom kitchens for my parents that are still standing the test of time today. Knowing firsthand how well their work lasts made the decision an easy one. We wanted cabinetry that felt classic, well made, and not tied to passing trends. This kitchen was designed to age gracefully and, hopefully, serve our family beautifully for decades to come.
BEFORE: The layout is very similar to our previous kitchen. The dishwasher and sink are in the same place, and the stove moved farther left to accommodate more drawer space. We had open shelving that was a constant battle to keep clean and never stayed organized.
The range hood and upper cabinets with reed glass instantly became the focal point of the room. Once the appliances arrived (truly like Christmas morning), I could finally imagine cooking a real family dinner again. This wall is the main feature of this kitchen design. It brings together the timeless look I wanted for our century home renovation while keeping things functional for everyday life.
We kept the original tongue-and-groove ceiling, gave it a fresh coat of paint, and added new larger light fixtures to brighten the room.
Kitchen Sink Overlooking the Flower Field
The sink area put us through a little adventure. Our quartz countertops finally arrived just days after the baby was born… but the installers cut the wrong sink shape. They had to take the slab back, leaving us without a sink for five more days. This time with a newborn in the house!
We were very thankful to have family bring us meals in those sleep-deprived, sink-less early newborn days. Our plumber friend even came by to hook up our dishwasher, so it could still work even without a proper sink. It takes a village!
Once the corrected countertop came back and the sink was installed, we loved how this high functioning space turned out. On the recommendation from a friend who is a chef, we did a double sink in a high-quality stainless steel that was deep enough to wash a big pot, but not so deep that it would be uncomfortable to use. We loved our touch faucet in our previous kitchen and upgraded to a newer model in a polished nickel finish.
Speaking of finishes, we went with drawer pulls in a warm brass finish on all the drawers and globe knobs on the doors.
The Peninsula & Deep Countertop Zone
One of the most functional additions to this renovation was the deep countertop peninsula. To create this look, we had our cabinets built out farther from the walls for the countertop to be 33.5″ deep instead of the typical 25.5″. This gave us plenty of countertop space for appliances and a large work surface, PLUS the added depth we needed to overhang for stools on the other side of the peninsula.
The peninsula has become a landing zone for everything: meal prep, kid snacks, floral arranging (because farm life never stops!), and homework while I’m cooking dinner.
BEFORE: Our fridge was previously right beside the makeshift peninsula we’d made in the old kitchen. You can really see how the placement of the old fridge really cut off the light and closed in the space.
I love when we have company over, and they automatically gravitate towards sitting at the peninsula. It’s comfortable, inviting and functional – exactly what we were hoping for!
For our quartz countertops, we chose a soft white with a warm butterscotch ripple throughout the design. My friend Renee Frostick of Two Birds Design guided us through countless decisions, including recommending an ogee edge for the countertops. That decorative profile beautifully compliments the original trim found throughout our home, tying the new kitchen seamlessly into the character of our farmhouse—and it’s a detail I absolutely love.
The warm quartz flows beautifully across this entire surface, adding a bright, clean feel even on the busiest days. It’s made everything easier – from baking cookies and morning school lunch prep to hosting buffet-style meals at family gatherings.
Our Morning Prep Area
On this small wall by the powder room door, we have made a coffee bar / morning prep area. The toaster and coffee maker live up top, while the drawers house coffee, tea, bread, bagels, lunch bags, water bottles.
This is one area that is still a little bit of a “work in progress”. We’re still on the hunt for a clock or artwork for this space.
Pulling the Dining Room Together with Custom Cabinetry
In the connecting dining room, we added a floor-to-ceiling pantry and bar area in the same soft shade as the walls, which is slightly lighter than the kitchen cabinets. This subtle tone-on-tone look feels fresh and light. It’s one of those design decisions that makes the space feel intentional and connected to the rest of the kitchen.
BEFORE: We always loved how the kitchen and dining room opened up to each other, but we wanted to find a way to make the space feel more cohesive and lose the visual clutter.
This new pantry holds our printer (with a hidden power source), craft supplies for the kids and all our large kitchen appliances. It’s taken so much pressure off the main kitchen cabinets. Our main food pantry in currently is the basement, but someday we may convert the craft area to a food pantry as well.
The antique tiger oak sideboard is a recent marketplace find. It’s from around 1850-1910, fitting in perfectly with the 1903 era of our home.
My favourite surprise in this whole project is the dining room bar area. It’s become the perfect spot to keep glassware and mix a quick drink when we’re hosting. The beverage fridge has been handy for company, but also as a back up fridge space when we have potluck parties.
Adding these additional cabinetry pieces ties beautifully into the rest of the kitchen while giving the dining room its own personality. It’s functional, pretty, and ready for everyday living or entertaining.
A Renovation Woven Into Our Family Story
This renovation didn’t follow the timeline we expected. Our countertops arrived after the baby. The seedlings for the flower farm arrived after the baby. Basically…the baby arrived before everything!
Now that the dust has settled, I’m reminded every day how much this renovation was worth it. The layout flows better, the storage works harder, and the finishes feel calm and timeless rather than trendy.
It feels bright, functional, and genuinely us. After a decade of living in our farmhouse, we finally have a kitchen that reflects the way we cook, gather and host. It truly feels like the heart of the home now.
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