I’ve been looking at lots (and lots) of Cottage/Farmhouse/Vintage kitchens on blogs and Pinterest posts and magazines and books, and I’m starting to sort out the must-haves vs the not-thats vs the wouldn’t-that-be-wonderfuls. And comparing those lists to the size of my budget, my minimal DIY experience and the size of the room. (Good news! – my tool-using sister is on board as far as the counters are concerned!)

So – the Plan – in no particular order in each category.

Absolutes

• remove 5 fluorescent lighting fixtures and replace with 2 pendant lights
• add tops to currently open cabinets (where drop ceiling used to sit)
• paint cabinets white
• paint walls white
• install Ikea butcherblock counters
• replace green sink
• do something with green floor – paint if necessary
• remove short hanging wall or finish kitchen side
• curtain under sink

Probables

• new cabinet hardware – pewter or nickel or glass or white knobs and bin pulls
• black and white tile floor
• remove low counter in entry
• new faucet
• bead board backsplash
• under counter lighting

Possibles

• tile behind stove
• paint stove and hood white
• camouflage dishwasher
• crown molding on cabinets