Sabrina Soto

The kitchen is complete!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Delta®. The opinions and text are all mine.
Trying to renovate a kitchen with a toddler who loves snacking all day long is a challenge, but we survived, and the kitchen is finally complete! I have been so looking forward to showing you the renovated kitchen and want to thank Delta® for partnering with me on this project! I also have some tips for you to make your renovation go as smooth as possible, but first, take a look at the before and afters!

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I’m enjoying every detail now, especially my new counters, the Delta Cassidy™ faucet and Traditional Pot Filler. Although, it took me a few days to remember I had the pot filler. I actually made pasta and lugged the pot to the stove the first day the renovation was complete! When the contractor was installing the faucet, I assumed it would be cumbersome, since it had the Touch2O Technology… but it was a cinch!
So, a few tips if you are getting ready to tackle a kitchen renovation, even if it’s just a mini one like mine.
  • Consult a professional before beginning a renovation… this is a must.
  • Interview at least six contractors. Many I met with said that I would need all new cabinet fronts because you couldn’t paint over baked on finishes. This is not the case. The cabinet painter I used, did an amazing job sanding down the baked on finish and spraying the new coat on. The cabinets look brand new. Also, don’t always go with the contractor that gives you the lowest bid and always ask for referrals.
  • If you have kids, especially little ones, make sure you plan meals beforehand. Going out to eat every night, especially on a school night, isn’t so easy or economical. Have access to a microwave or hotplate to cook, while your kitchen is out of order. Also, a tiny fridge and a coffee maker are also key. And, take a lot of deep breaths during the process… it works! Just remind yourself that this will all be worth it in the end.
  • Make sure you have a written timeline and schedule with your contractor and make sure the contractor is on site often. This didn’t happen as often as I would have liked in my case and many mistakes were made when I wasn’t around.
  • If possible, keep your footprint the same (like in my case). It saves a lot of renovation time and money. When you start moving your plumbing or gas lines is when the budget starts increasing, as well as the timeline.
  • When choosing paint colors for your cabinetry, remember colors look lighter painted on a large surface vs. the paint chip. I chose a medium gray for the island and love the color. I was going to go darker and I’m glad I didn’t.
  • Reach out to me if you need help. Seriously! Ask me anything below in the comments and I’ll help as much as I can.

Also, let me know what you think of the new space!!

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Xo,

Sabrina

Comments

  1. Sabrina te quedo bella! I love the color of the island and the counter tops! Wishing you Many happy moments with family n frieNds in your new kitchen! Xo, Lourdes (fellow beRgen county Cuban)

  4. It looks great. I am doing a mini makeover in my master bath that has 90s builder grade cabinets and cheap chrome and crystal faucets. I painted the cabinets Ben Moore White Dove, but must keep the yellowish “marble” counters. Faucets leak and need replacing.Are brushed nickel or satin nickel faucets still in style? I like the black and ORB ones, but have decided to stay with a silver so I don’t have to change lighting, doorknobs and drawer pulls. It nickel still ok? Or should I go ahead and bite the bullet and get new black/ orb everything? Or is orb on its way “out”? I don’t want to make a mistake! I’m definitely going for a coastal, casual, vibe and not modern.

  9. Nickel is still good! You could also mix black with nickel! Oil rubbed bronze will always be classic. I know how stressful making these decisions are!

  12. Keeping the design simple will make your kitchen more spacious. You don’t really need complexity in this area of your house. A simpler and cleaner kitchen will give you a much more comfortable feeling.

  13. We’re currently looking at re-doing and designing our kitchen, so this post is fab, as it isn’t all that big. I’m looking to completely change the styling and these are right up my street! Thank you so much for sharing so many amazing ideas.

  14. I am honestly surprised to see this post. It is just an amazing one. This gives complete guide and provides information. Thank you for such a great post.

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