Where did you find …. for your new kitchen?
Wondering where to begin with a kitchen design project? If you’re asking where to find hardware, lighting, cabinets, tile, sinks, faucets or accessories, this guide collects the sources and choices I used in my kitchen remodels. For a major remodel, consider hiring a qualified kitchen designer to ensure the design is safe, code-compliant and functional, and to help avoid costly mistakes. Remodeling can be stressful and expensive, but planning and the right choices make a big difference.
In both of my recent remodels I handled the design myself because we left major systems—appliances, electrical, plumbing and overall layout—mostly in place. I then worked with local contractors (general contractor, plumber, electrician, painters) and used local or online suppliers to achieve the updates I wanted on a reasonable budget that fit the style and quality of the house.
Low-quality DIY choices can lower your home’s value. As you make decisions, balance your budget with how improvements will affect resale value. Over-investing in a home you plan to sell soon may not make financial sense; each situation is different, so weigh your goals and budget carefully.
My selections may not be right for every home or budget, but I hope these ideas and resources serve as inspiration or a practical starting point for projects both large and small.
Below I’ve compiled a detailed list of the materials, finishes, hardware, lighting, appliances and accessories used in my kitchen reveal. This is intended to save time for anyone looking for specifics and to provide a clear reference for common choices in kitchen remodeling.
If you want to save these ideas for future reference, pin images from the original kitchen reveal or save favorites as you browse.
If something here doesn’t answer your question, ask in the comments and I’ll try to follow up with more details.
Left to right:
Upper white cabinets, plank walls, island base and trim: Benjamin Moore White Dove (satin finish)
Kitchen ceiling: Glidden Polished Limestone
Kitchen/pantry/family room walls: Glidden Polished Grey (a lightened version of Glidden Wood Smoke—ask at the Glidden counter)
Family room ceiling: Glidden Wood Smoke
Lower cabinet paint: Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (satin finish)
Related posts:
Cabinet colors post
Kitchen painting post
Wood flooring: Natural Hickory by Mohawk
Quartz countertops: Caesarstone Organic White
Subway tile: Daltile Arctic White 0190
Grout: Polyblend Oyster Gray #386
Island stain: Minwax Jacobean 2750
Cabinets: Huntwood (in our case we added two banks of drawers next to the dishwasher; most cabinets were original)
Related posts:
Mohawk natural hickory wood floors
Counter & subway tile post
Grout for subway tile post
Island makeover post
Hardware mix:
Brass knobs: Anthropologie
Mirror knobs: Anthropologie (similar alternatives available)
Satin nickel pulls: Restoration Hardware
I used 6-inch pulls on most drawers (16″ and 22″ wide drawers) and an 8-inch pull on a 34″ baking-area drawer. Cupboard doors use the round knobs from Anthropologie. Brass island fox & bunny knobs are from Anthropologie.
Accessories featured in the kitchen collage above:
1. Striped runner: Dash & Albert
2. Round rug: Pier 1 Imports
3. Colorful bowls on open shelf: Anthropologie
4. Round wood “porter” mirror: Lulu & Georgia
5. Glass drying rack: World Market
6. Dog food container: IKEA
7. Blinds: Select Blinds (Bamboo Tortoise)
Accessories not pictured:
Freestanding dish cabinet: HomeGoods
Family room rug: Overstock (Safavieh Poolside Gray/Beige 8 x 11)
Portland Street subway art: Red Letter Words
Map wall: wrapping paper from Paper Source
Whale tongs: search online for “whale tongs”
Many items were found over time at flea markets, Goodwill or collected from stores such as Target, World Market, Pier 1, Anthropologie, West Elm, HomeGoods and TJ Maxx.
Related posts:
Round rug
Striped Dash & Albert rug
Bamboo blinds (Tortoise)
Round wood mirror
Family room fiddle leaf fig tree
Indoor house plants and window sill teacup gardens
Pantry makeover and organization
White rattan chairs
Freestanding dish cabinet
DIY framed chalkboard on refrigerator
“Take Action” command board in map hallway
Maps in map hallway
Wall sconces: Restoration Hardware
Ceiling lights: Barnlight Electric
Barnlight Electric light order details included Benjamin Union porcelain stem mount lights in specific shade sizes and finishes (a 12″ Jadite shade and a 16″ white shade with certain mounting and canopy options). Choices included shade size, finish, stem mounting options, canopy, and whether to add cast guards or glass. If ordering similar fixtures, review the vendor options carefully to match finish and mounting style.
New appliances purchased specifically for the remodel were the microwave, range hood, sink and faucet. Other appliances were already in place when we bought the house.
Faucet: Danze in Polished Chrome
Sink: Kohler Whitehaven short apron-front sink (measure carefully and confirm with your contractor before purchasing)
Range hood: Zephyr Anzio 30″ (required electrical work and exterior venting)
Dishwasher: Electrolux
Stove: Maytag (four-burner gas)
Refrigerator: Maytag
Microwave: Panasonic (purchased at Costco)
Espresso machine: Jura/Capresso Impressa S9
Related posts:
Choosing a kitchen sink and faucet
Range hood, sink and faucet post
Dishwasher post (we kept the existing dishwasher pre-remodel)
If you are local, cabinets and countertops were supplied by Creekside Cabinets/Creative Countertops.
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PS: You can read the series of kitchen posts in reverse chronological order in the kitchen category on the original blog.