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Harmony Hill Farmhouse Gray Kitchen: Budget DIY Ideas

February 8, 2017 by Cassie 24 Comments

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Last summer my friend Carrie invited us in for a tour of her 1850’s farmhouse just up the road from me.  Her family has lived in the house 2 1/2 years now and since the last time you saw it, they’ve updated the kitchen to suit their style and needs, and honor the house.  I’ve helped her a little bit along the way with some of the choices, but Carrie and her husband, Chris, are DIY savvy and did most of the work on this space themselves.  Today, we’re revisiting their home for the Harmony Hill Farmhouse gray kitchen tour- and the best part is that this kitchen was done with loads of budget ideas for you!

Gray Farmhouse Kitchen with Original DoorsPinThere’s a little peek, but before we get to the rest, let me refresh your memory with where they started.Pin

This space has come a long way!  Check out what it looks like today.

Gorgeous Gray Farmhouse Kitchen with DIYs and budget ideasPinCarrie and Chris liked the cabinets the kitchen had, but they weren’t in great shape, and one of the doors eventually broke in half. Carrie came across a set of cabinets at our local Habitat Restore and brought them home for her kitchen.   Once they were installed, she got to work priming and painting them with General Finishes Seagull Gray milk paint.Pin

Carrie knew she wanted an enamel farmhouse sink, and found one for a steal also at the Restore, $100 still in the box!  Being a thrifty shopper, she sourced out this fantastic bronze kitchen faucet that has highlights in copper for less than $90 on Amazon!

Enamel Farmhouse Sink with Thrifty FaucetPin

Once the sink was selected, I helped her to find the perfect hardware to complement her kitchen.  We turned to my favorite source, D. Lawless Hardware; they always have great hardware for incredible prices, and offer free shipping on orders over $50.  Long before I even knew what a blog was, they were the company I used to order all of my furniture hardware.  I remember the day they first asked me if I’d be interested in collaborating, and I was like…. “Well, seeing as I  have been a customer for the last couple of years, heck yeah!”

Gray Farmhouse Kitchen with Aqua AccentsPin

To suit the farmhouse style, complement the faucet, and pair well with the gray paint, we chose these gorgeous bin pulls for the drawers.  They are even more gorgeous in person.  I actually have a little bin pull envy going on over here.

Black Copper Bin PullsPinWe found knobs that complemented them perfectly and are less than a dollar each.

Farmhouse Kitchen HardwarePinAs you can see, Chris and Carrie replaced the countertops as well, which was the most expensive element in the kitchen makeover. They chose leather finish granite which is stunning.  I’d never seen it before and love how it looks.  I’ve never been a fan of shiny granite, but this I love!Leather Finish Granite CountertopsPinOn the wall adjacent to the countertops, they added a new subway tile backsplash with gray grout which looks great with the colors in the granite.White Subway tile with gray grout backsplashPin

The original wood floors were in structurally good shape, but had been a really light color that wasn’t jiving with Carrie’s design plan.  Chris sanded and refinished them himself and now they’re a gorgeous rich tone.Refinished Wood FloorsPin

As you may have spied earlier, they added an island and just wait until you hear about this piece!Ikea Dresser Turned Kitchen IslandPin

Do any of you recognize this piece?  It started out life as a black Ikea Hemnes dresser the couple no longer needed, so they’ve turned it into a temporary island.  Carrie painted it with the same paint as the cabinets and gave it the same hardware.  To give it a larger top, she repurposed a table top from an old table she bought at Target years ago.  I personally think it looks great and could stay permanently!

Grey Farmhouse KitchenPin

I am sure some of you recognize those stools.  I sold them to Carrie at the price I had originally paid, which was a steal at $125 for all 4.  They’re authentic vintage industrial adjustable stools but I was ready to replace them. (You can see my new ones here.)  Carrie’s favorite color is aqua and she has other accents in her kitchen in that color, so they’re truly perfect here.

Industrial Aqua Kitchen StoolsPin

Above the island, Chris hung a great light fixture that blends the rustic and industrial style.  Carrie was lucky to find it at Costco of all places. (If you’re interested, I found it on Amazon for $142.)  It works perfectly in their kitchen.

industrial Style Island LightingPinNow let’s turn around and check out what’s on the wall opposite the main cabinet wall and on the other side of the island.Reclaimed industrial Pipe Kitchen shelvesPinChris used industrial piping and reclaimed wood (floor boards from their old attic) to create rustic shelving.  It’s a great way for them to sneak in storage and for Carrie to express her style and bring in some color.

Industrial Shelving and Reclaimed Message BoardPin

On one side, Chris fabricated a reclaimed wood planked piece for Carrie to hang their family calendar and art; above that hangs one shelf bringing in some of that aqua.

Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Command CenterPin

And on the other side, there’s a little nook perfect for a vintage table and chair set.

Vintage Kitchen NookPin

A second reclaimed shelf hangs over that, and Carrie’s able to display special art and some vintage pieces.  Aren’t those under the shelf baskets so handy, too  They are a great way to sneak in extra storage and work perfectly for fruit, as you can see.

Kitchen Shelving StoragePin

They’ve put so much work and love into their kitchen and it shows.  It’s come together beautifully, suits their home’s original character and exhibits their personal style well.  What is your favorite element?

If you want to see more of their home, you can visit the original tour here.  Have a great day!

*Thank you to D.Lawless for providing the hardware for this post.  I was not otherwise compensated.  I have also included a few Amazon affiliate links for your convenience.

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  1. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    February 8, 2017 at 9:45 am

    WOW! What a transformation! I remember loving the original wood cabinets when you first shared their home, but this is absolutely incredible! And so inspiring that it was all so affordable! The stools look great in their new home!

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:46 am

      isn’t it soooo good!!!! i just love it! and yes, all their ideas are SO good!

      Reply
  2. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    February 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

    They did a great job! It’s a beautiful kitchen.

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:45 am

      i agree!! i love it!

      Reply
  3. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    February 8, 2017 at 11:58 am

    What a great kitchen!! Those beautiful original floors are amazing, and your stools look right at home 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:43 am

      aren’t they perfect there!?!

      Reply
  4. Kirby says

    February 8, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Love the honed granite–my friend Marji is using it in her kitchen makeover. (I still think you should have let me know about those stools, though.)

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:42 am

      sorry! she mentioned needing stools and i was contemplating new ones so the stars just aligned.

      Reply
  5. Kathy says

    February 8, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    What a gorgeous transformation! Love that light fixture. It looks like the house has a lot of character. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:41 am

      it truly does! i love their home!

      Reply
  6. Lisa | Shine Your Light says

    February 8, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    They did an amazing job! I can’t believe those cabinets are from the Restore – that was a fantastic find!!

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:40 am

      i know! i would get frustrated i think finding the right fit, but they nailed it!

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    February 8, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    WHAT! I’m so happy with all of these ideas of repurposing awesomeness! Kitchen looks amaze!

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:39 am

      i know!!! they recycled so many things and it’s all awesome!

      Reply
  8. Tania says

    February 8, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Really beautiful! I love the pipe they used for shelf brackets, I may have to steal that idea!!

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:39 am

      they did a fantastic job of keeping it on a budget and making it theirs as well as honoring the home.

      Reply
  9. Emy says

    February 9, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Wow! I need to hit the restore more often! Love the transformation. And the blue stools look amazing in there!

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:38 am

      me, too!!!!! i never go!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    February 9, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I love this kitchen. So many great ideas! Love the Restore finds too.

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    • Cassie says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:36 am

      they did an awesome job!

      Reply
  11. Kim says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:00 am

    So pretty – I can’t believe the transformation. And I love the baskets used on open shelves. I actually bought those same shelves at Sams and didn’t have a good spot for them. But I didn’t consider something outside of cabinets. Smart.

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    • Cassie says

      February 22, 2017 at 8:15 am

      i know, right? they have so many great useful and affordable ideas!

      Reply
  12. Alesha Beal says

    October 27, 2018 at 11:30 am

    The counter tops are beautiful. Its says leather finish, but does not state a color of the granite. What is the name?

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    • Cassie says

      November 1, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Alesha- this is my friend’s kitchen and I am not sure what exactly it was- she told me leather finished granite.

      Reply

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