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Affordable Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal

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The big day is finally here! Join me as I share the final reveal for our affordable modern cottage kitchen makeover.

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

*This post is generously sponsored by Jeffrey Court Tile. All opinions shared here are 100% my own. This post also contains affiliate links for your convenience. To learn more, you may read my Disclosure Policy. Thank you for supporting my blog and the brands I truly love!

It’s Reveal Week!

Can you believe it? Six weeks have flown! We ran into a few hurdles down the stretch, and I wasn’t sure we’d get our reno done in time. But we did it! We crossed the finish line for the Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge, and today we get to reveal our affordable modern cottage kitchen makeover.

Affordable Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal

Before I share the final reveal, let’s take a peek at what the kitchen looked like before we started.

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Follow Our Challenge Progress: Week 1 / Week 2 / Week 3 / Week 4 / Week 5

Do you remember this room? This was our boring, builders-grade kitchen. With its mismatched appliances and off-white laminate counters, it was far from the modern cottage kitchen we dreamed of.

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

But look at it now!

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

To say this challenge was a huge test of my tendency to procrastinate would be an understatement.

Herringbone Tile Kitchen Backsplash Jetstream Mosaic Tile - Midwets Life and Style Blog

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m the queen of half-done projects. I start with great intentions but always lose steam halfway through.

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

But we pushed through, and I’m truly amazed at how much we were able to accomplish in just six short weeks.

The Makeover

We had a pretty big to-do list for our modern cottage kitchen makeover. Here’s a recap of all of the things we completed throughout the challenge.

  • Added a fresh coat of paint on the walls and painted the window trim white
  • Installed a new cordless blind
  • Replaced the light fixture above the sink with a new pendant
  • Refreshed the old chandelier with the help of some spray paint
  • Purchased and installed a new stainless steel microwave
  • Painted our kitchen table using our new Wagner Spray Tech paint sprayer.
  • Updated our old barstools and kitchen table chairs with some new cottage-style stools and matching bistro chairs
  • Refreshed the laminate countertops with paint to replicate the look of white quartz
  • Ripped out the old sink and installed a new sink and new faucet
  • Installed a new tile backsplash
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Herringbone Tile Kitchen Backsplash Jetstream Mosaic Tile - Midwets Life and Style Blog

The reno was not without its challenges, but we made it through. I’m so dang proud of us that we did it all on a budget and (mostly) by ourselves.

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

While there are still a few projects we’d like to tackle in our kitchen later down the line, this first phase of the makeover has already made such an impact.

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

There are so many things I love about the transformation, but my favorite has to be the gorgeous tile backsplash.

Herringbone Tile Kitchen Backsplash Jetstream Mosaic Tile - Midwets Life and Style Blog

I love the neutral color and the classic herringbone design.

Granite single bowl black kitchen sink with brushed brass high arch faucet - Midwest Life and Style Blog

It’s the perfect blend of vintage meets modern, and helps to give our kitchen a cozy cottage vibe.

Granite single bowl black kitchen sink with brushed brass high arch faucet - Midwest Life and Style Blog

Jeffrey Court Renovation Challenge Project Recap

This modern cottage kitchen makeover was our biggest DIY to date. It was a scary project, but we learned so much throughout this challenge, and I’m glad we did it!

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

I want to say a huge thank you to Jeffrey Court, Frog Tape, and Wagner Spray Tech for inviting me to participate. It was such an honor to be chosen as a finalist and included amongst so many wonderful and talented DIYers and designers.

Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal - Midwest Life and Style Blog

Even now, at the end of the challenge, I’m still in awe of it all. I can’t believe I was able to cross this challenge off of my blogging bucket list.

Affordable Modern Cottage Kitchen Makeover Reveal

I hope you enjoyed following along with us each week. And, of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t say a HUGE thanks to each of you for your encouragement and support throughout the project. The votes, comments, and virtual hugs mean so much. I’m blessed to have some of the best family, friends, and readers that a girl could ask for.

Voting is still open for a few more days, so don’t forget to head on over to the Jeffrey Court webpage and get in those final submissions. Then stay tuned to see who is announced as the winner of the dream vacation!

After this project, I think Kirk I would welcome the idea of fruity drinks on a beach somewhere. Fingers crossed!

Xo,

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  1. Anne says

    November 17, 2021 at 6:43 pm

    Absolutely love how it turned out, Jen! All that time has really added up to a fantastic space! You are no longer the queen of half-finished projects thanks to this great makeover. 🙂

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    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 18, 2021 at 9:10 am

      Thanks so much, Anne! Yes. It feels so good to cross this project off of our to-do list. AT least for now.😉

      Reply
  2. RACHEL HARPER says

    November 12, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    Jen,
    You did such a great job. I’d love to share a link to your makeover on Dirt Road Adventures on Sunday.

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 14, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Rachel. I always appreciate your kindness and the share. Hope you have a wonderful day!

      Reply
  3. Paula@SweetPea says

    November 10, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    Your kitchen looks gorgeous, Jen! Hard work pays off.

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 12, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you, Paula. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Sammi Ricke says

    November 10, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    It’s GORGEOUS, Jen! I absolutely adore the backsplash and new chairs. Well done!!!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 10, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Thank you so much, Sammi. I appreciate all of your support and thank you for voting, too!

      Reply
  5. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    November 10, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Wowza! I can’t believe you got that much done in such a short time and how wonderful it looks! I think the sink is my fave. No the backsplash. No the painted kitchen table. It’s too hard to decide! I know you’ll have a great holiday season spending time in there. Congrats and I hope you win!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 10, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      That is so kind of you, Cindy. Thank you! I’m in love with the deeper sink and new faucet and the backsplash totally transforms the space. Love how it all turned out and glad to be done!

      Reply
  6. Kim Waldorf says

    November 10, 2021 at 9:48 am

    What a great job, Jen! It looks so beautiful. So many pretty additions it’s hard to pick a favorite. I do love the tile on the back splash! I’m sure you are ready for a little R & R. Good luck to you! 💛👏🏻

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 10, 2021 at 9:52 am

      Thank you, Kim! The backsplash is one of my favorite things too! And yes, definitely ready to push pause on projects for a while.😜

      Reply
  7. Kelly Radcliff says

    November 10, 2021 at 8:41 am

    Jen!! Wow it turned out SO good! All of your hard work has payed off! I love the tile and the counters and it all! I’m sure you are so happy it’s all over! Good luck friend I voted for you!!!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      November 10, 2021 at 9:07 am

      Thank you, Kelly. I appreciate it so much. It was a lot of work, but so worth it. Thankful for your support and encouragement through it all!

      Reply

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