"When Lauren Whitfield, a content creator with an interior design degree, wanted to renovate her home's kitchen, she turned to her husband, who used to work in the trades, as her co-captain. "Our kitchen before was very cramped and dark," she says. "We wanted to create a space that felt inviting and cozy, while also being opened up to the living and dining rooms.""
"At first, the couple wanted to replace the cabinetry, install some new appliances, and add some paint. But upon further inspection, they realized that the drywall and flooring were "extremely damaged," forcing them to "go all the way down to the studs." The couple essentially demolished everything, including a wall between the living room and kitchen. This created space while providing them with added storage."
"To keep costs down, the couple chose standard Lowe's cabinetry and vinyl flooring. They did splurge on the quartz countertops because Lauren loves the "look and practicality" of them. In addition to the open shelving, the couple purchased an IKEA island that has built-in shelves for even more storage space. To complete the project and help the space flow with the rest of the home, they added shiplap and painted it a creamy wh"
Lauren Whitfield and her husband renovated a small, cramped kitchen to create an inviting, cozy space opened to the living and dining rooms. They discovered severely damaged drywall and flooring and demolished down to the studs, removing a wall to increase space and storage. The design blends cottagecore, farmhouse, and English country elements to achieve a lived-in look. Cost control measures included standard Lowe's cabinetry and vinyl flooring, while they splurged on quartz countertops for durability and appearance. The project added open shelving, an IKEA island with built-in storage, and shiplap finished in a creamy tone.
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