2022 Spring One Room Challenge Week 4 | Vintage Red Kitchen
Howdy, folks! Our goals going into week four of the One Room Challenge were to tackle the backsplash, butcher block countertops, cabinet handles, and the oven hood vent. While none of those items were totally finished this week, we definitely got very, very close. I’m mostly excited about this week’s update because it is finally starting to look like a kitchen over here. Weeks four-five of the One Room Challenge, from prior experience, are when things start to take a turn for the better. You can see it all coming together and the vision comes to life right in front of your eyes. So much excitement!
After the chaos from last week (see the post from week three), we took a couple of days to breathe and recoup and then hopped right back into renovations. We started by attaching a beadboard backsplash from the countertops to the ceiling. Beadboard was not our first choice for the backsplash, however, after the financial setback of the rotted wall and water closet, we had to make a few budget cuts. Although beadboard would not have been my first choice, it still turned out absolutely beautiful and I could not be happier with it. We used these 4×8 ft beadboard panels from Home Depot for around $25 apiece.
We also attached the cabinets to the wall so we could begin the process of installing butcher block countertops. As you can see in the picture below, there is a gap in between two of the cabinets and also a bit of butcher block overhang on the end. This is where the dishwasher and wine cooler will go.
Installing butcher block countertops is something we always get a lot of questions about-we have done it five times now! I am planning to upload a separate blog post in the near future detailing exactly how we cut, install, and finish it. For now, check out this Butcher Block 101 video over on our TikTok. Cutting the sink hole is something that always gives me a big of anxiety. Thankfully, our Kohler black granite sink comes with a cutout template so that we know exactly where we need to cut.
After attaching the cabinets to the wall and installing the beadboard and countertops, it was time to place the sink and install the faucet. This was my favorite part!
The brass faucet and cabinet handles are going to make this rosy red color pop against the warmth of the butcher block, and I simply cannot wait. Next week we will be tackling finishing the butcher block, building a custom hood vent, and installing the cabinet handles. We will also start to talk design and decor details as I begin curating the collection to style our kitchen. You definitely don’t want to miss next week’s blog post. Until then, check out the blog posts from all of the other featured and guest designers by tapping the button below.
xoxo
Kate
